Everything you need to know about getting around Magnetic Island, from public transport to car rentals and even some epic boat tours.
Once you’ve figured out how to get here and checked out all the incredible things to do, the final thing you need to work out is getting around Magnetic Island!
The island is massive at 52km², but 75% of it is designated as a national park with almost zero access, except for a few hiking trails.
That means you usually only need to navigate how to get around between the main villages of Nelly Bay, Picnic Bar, Arcardia and Horseshoe Bay.
Luckily for you there’s a few different ways to get around Magnetic Island, and we’re going to highlight them all in this article.
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Getting Around Magnetic Island – Your Comprehensive ‘How To’ Guide
Depending on your budget and how long you’re planning on staying, you have a few different options for transport on Magnetic Island.
Let’s get into them now.
Public Bus on Magnetic Island
There is a local public bus that runs from Picnic Bay to Horseshoe Bay and back all day.
For the bus you have 2 options and price points:
- One-way ticket costs $2.80 per person per ride.
- Day tripper ticket is $7.60 per person, and you can hop on and off as much as you want all day with unlimited ride.
It runs daily on the hour from one end of the island to the other, operating between 6:00am – 10:00pm.
The only down side with it running hourly is that if you miss the bus then you have to wait around or walk. So plan your trip so you can get the most out of your day.
It is a great way to see the island on a budget, and it’s pretty much your only alternative if you don’t want to rent a car or bring your own vehicle over from the mainland.
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The bus stops off in front of the ferry terminal, at all the main bays including Geoffrey Bay, and the Forts Walk area.
It is very convenient for getting around Magnetic Island from one side to the other and exploring.
For the Sunbus Magnetic Island timetable information click here.
Car Hire on Magnetic Island
There are a few companies on the island to rent a car from.
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