Everything you need to know on how to get to Magnetic Island in Tropical North Queensland – a place so magical we made it our permanent home!
Located just 8km from the city of Townsville and right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef in Far North Queensland is the stunning Magnetic Island, one of the most incredible destinations in all of Australia.
Over the years the island has become a major tourist hotspot thanks to its pristine beaches, laidback vibes, diverse wildlife and adventurous activities.
The ease of access to get to Magnetic Island has also helped its recent boom in visitors, with ferries going every 20 minutes from Queensland’s second-largest city.
We loved the island so much when we visited that we ended up buying a block of land and building a home there!
Yep, after 12 years travelling the world, this place is just that magical that we wanted to stay forever. And after you visit we’re sure you’ll feel the same.
How to Get to Magnetic Island – The Complete Guide
Here is our complete guide on getting to Magnetic Island.
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Getting to Townsville
First thing, to get over to Magnetic Island you need to make your way to Townsville in Far North Queensland so you can jump on the ferry, as there is no airport on the island itself.
Townsville is well connected via road, rail and air, so getting here won’t be an issue.
There’s also a lot of epic things to do in Townsville, so make sure you have a few days spare on either side of your Maggie trip!
Driving to Townsville
Townsville is located at the intersection of Queensland’s two major highways – the Bruce Highway that goes from Brisbane to Cairns, and the Flinders Highway that goes from Townsville inland to Mt Isa.
The drive from Brisbane takes about 16 hours, so needs to be broken up over two days at least.
From Townsville it is only 4.5 hours to Cairns, 4.5 hours to Mackay, putting it right in the middle of Tropical North Queensland and with lots of incredible sights to see close by.
Flying to Townsville
If you’re planning on flying to Townsville you’re in luck, because it’s home to a very well-connected airport.
Townsville has on average 7 flights per day coming in from Brisbane, and daily direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne.
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