Day 118-120 Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island is located just 8 kilometres off Townsville, Queensland's northern capital. The Island has a relaxed tropical lifestyle, quiet secluded beaches, natural unspoilt beauty, abundant wildlife and the weather lets you know you are in Australia's Tropics. The days range between 25-28 degrees and the nights are balmy at around 20 degrees. (definitely only need the sheet at night) We arrived at Horshoe Bay and were surprsied to find over 30 boats. The esplanade had many take away shops, shopping mart, art gallery and of course the pub. The sand stretch for 3 kilometres and there are many water sports such as jet ski and kayaking as well as horse riding.

We spent time exploring the island by bus (excellent service) and did some of the many bushwalks. These are some of the snapshots from around the island.


All in all the island is very interesting and one we were glad we had stopped to have a look.