Base Magnetic Island
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Property Information:
1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island
A backpackers tropical island paradise & only 20 minutes ferry ride from Townsville! Base Magnetic Island is the all new base with luxurious bures for couple, stylish dorms for singles & the best backpackers Island bar and cafe around. 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.
Although in the Tropics, the Townsville area is in a rain shadow which makes it the sunniest city on the Queensland coast (Magnetic Island averages over 320 days of sunshine per year). Just twenty minutes by fast "Cat" across Cleveland Bay from Townsville and you could be in what many consider Paradise!
More than half of the Island's 5,184 hectares is National Park, with Mt.Cook in the centre rising to 497 metres. Huge granite boulders are softened by tall Hoop pines, eucalypt forest and small patches of rainforest.
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
At base its all about happy days, good times and fun for everyone. base bars offer 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. You name it and we'll be probably doing it.
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 $19.90 return. When you get to the island, all you have to do is walk up to the bus and jump on. (Watch your head). If for some freaky chance the bus is not there, then jump on the public bus (again, watch your head), and tell the driver you want express to base Backpackers. This trip will break the bank, at around 90c per trip.
Car Ferry:
The car ferry is only a 2 minute drive from the base Townsville. This trip will cost around $120 per car, depending on the size and weight. When you get off the ferry, head down the windy road. When you approach the main road (Magnetic super highway) turn left. Stick to the road past the other terminal, 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. No doubt you will also be able to hear the music as well.
Things to Do:
- Jet Ski Tour - 3.5 hour adrenaline charged island tour. Head out on the latest high performance Jet Ski's. This guided tour lets you see all 23 beaches & bays of Magnetic Island.
- Guided Sea Kayak Tour - Tour the picturesque northern beaches of Magnetic Island. Tour includes a tropical breakfast. Suitable for beginners & the experienced.
- Bushwalking - Close to three quarters of Magnetic Island is national park. Go bushwalking to lookouts, secluded beaches & bays, between the island's different villages & even to historical WW2 sites. Go on the Forts Walk and Bays Walk which start from the turn-off to Radical Bay on Horseshoe Bay Rd.
- Reefs Safari Scuba Diving - For beginners - advanced. They offer cheap open water courses, advanced courses, night dives and trips to dive the Yongala Wreck (one of the best dive sites in the world).
- Scooter Hire - Explore Magnetic in your own style. Hire a scooter, motor bike, topless car complete with stereo and fun pack, mini moke or 4WD. Explore some of Magnetic Island's 23 beautiful beaches and bays.
- 4WD Island Tour - Depart daily depending on bookings. Explore areas not accessible with hire vehicles. Guaranteed encounters with some of the local wildlife.
- Snorkelling - Snorkelling is available at base backpackers! Meet some of the local marine life who makes the fringing coral reef straight off the beach home.
- Bicycle Hire - Bicycle hire is available from base backpackers. Ride to many of the bays and stop for a swim or a bite to eat. Full day and half day hire available.
- Horse Riding - Bluey's Horse riding offer a 2.5 hour tour incorporating bush and beach riding. Suitable for all levels of riders including experienced. Tours depart from Horseshoe Bay.
- Great Barrier Reef Tour - Depart Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun for the magnificent John Brewer Reef, 2 hrs from Magnetic Harbour. See turtles, sharks, fish & coral. Cruise includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea.
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