Base Magnetic Island

Base Magnetic Island

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Property Information:


1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island

Base Magnetic Island offers luxurious bures for couples, stylish dorms for singles & has the best backpackers Island bar and café. This backpacker hostel is only 20 minutes ferry ride from Townsville! By day unwind, relax and chill out at the beach. At night groove by the pool with DJ's spinning their funky tunes and wicked beats. Australia's only backpackers right on the beach.

Magnetic Island is the only island on the North Queensland Coast with a delightful blend of untouched National Park, a resident population of about 2,500 and a variety of holiday resorts. Just twenty minutes by fast "Cat" across Cleveland Bay from Townsville and you could be in Paradise!

Island Bar BuildingSwimming Pool

FEATURES:
  • Home to Australia's Island Full Moon Parties - every month!!
  • Free pickup from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Free Island Tours and Dive School on site
  • Stunning pool and decking for sun bathing

THE ISLAND BAR:

The Island Bar offers nightly entertainment, big events and parties on tap - seven nights a week. From fullmoon parties to toga parties, quiz nights to cheesy nights and everything in between.

Island Bar at nightFull Moon Party

bar pool

Accommodation Information:

ROOM TYPES:

  • 8 Dorm Bed
  • Sanctuary Dorm Room
  • Private Ensuite

Dorm RoomPrivate Ensuite

bathroom fans non smoking

Location Information:

GETTING THERE

Passenger Ferry:

Base Bus meets most of the passenger ferries that come in. The ferry leaves from Townsville about 12 times a day. This trip costs $29 return. When you get to the island, all you have to do is walk up to the bus and jump on and tell the driver you want express to Base Backpackers. 2 Minute drive.

Car Ferry:

The car ferry is only a 2 minute drive from Townsville centre. This trip will cost around $120 per car, depending on the size and weight. When you get off the ferry turn left, past the supermarket. When you are driving along the road next to the beach, you will see the resort at the end of the stretch. You will recognise it as the nearest neighbour is 1.2km away.

Magnetic Island BeachSunset over the pool

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS:
  • Jet Ski Tour
  • Guided Sea Kayak Tour
  • Bushwalking
  • Reefs Safari Scuba Diving
  • Scooter Hire
  • 4WD Island Tour
  • Snorkelling
  • Bicycle Hire
  • Horse Riding
  • Great Barrier Reef Tour
cycling fishing hiking snorkelling surfing

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