Where does the ferry to Magnetic Island leave from?
Townsville
Magnetic Island Ferry and Palm Island Ferry depart from the Breakwater terminal, Townsville.
Is it worth taking a car to Magnetic Island?
You need a car as Magnetic Island is quite extensive. You should be able to take it over and it’s only a short distance to the island. Stick to the sealed roads as hire companies usually limit you to these.
How long does the ferry to Magnetic Island take?
20 minutes
It is easy to get to Magnetic Island on a SeaLink ferry with up to 18 services per day and it only takes 20 minutes!
Where do you park for Magnetic Island Ferry?
There is car parking available at the Breakwater Terminal starting from $8.00 per day for a standard vehicle. The car park has adequate lighting but is not fenced. Vehicles are left at their own risk. Secure lock up parking is available at Metro Quays Car Park in Ogden St.
Can you take your car on the ferry to Magnetic Island?
Located just 8kms from Townsville, our ferry barge can get you and/or your vehicle to Magnetic Island in just 40 minutes! Perfect for a day trip or an extended stay. Taking your car certainly means you will be able to see more and make the most of your time to do as much, or as little, as you want.
Where do you park for Magnetic Island?
Magnetic Island Ferries operates daily catamaran service to Magnetic Island from South Townsville. Safe and secure parking is available in our car park at the Townsville terminal.
Can you swim at Magnetic Island?
Magnetic Island has the perfect temperature water for swimming throughout the year. Stinger nets are available at Picnic Bay and Horseshoe Bay. If you are swimming outside the nets during the season it is adviseable to wear a stinger suit which you can either buy or hire from outlets on the island.
How much does it cost to hire a car on Magnetic Island?
From $59 a day, it for sure will be a day to remember. A vehicle from Best Of Magnetic Car Hire on Magnetic Island can be picked up from Nelly Bay and you can explore Horseshoe Bay to Picnic Bay.
What can you do on Magnetic Island for a day?
Things to do in Magnetic Island
- The Forts Walk.
- Walk to Balding Bay or Radical Bay.
- The Forts to Horseshoe Bay.
- A Word on Holding a Koala – Don’t Do It.
How do I get from mainland to Magnetic Island?
Accessing Magnetic Island is effortless, affordable and convenient from the Australian mainland. There are two separate ferry companies that travel to Magnetic Island. Sealink Queensland operate a passenger ferry service and Magnetic Island Ferries operates a vehicle ferry service.