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Magnetic Island Beaches – The Best Bays (2023 Locals Guide)

Person Kayaking In Alma Bay Magnetic Island Beaches

If you’re planning a trip to Maggie and want to know where the best spots to hang are, our guide to our favourite Magnetic Island beaches will point you in the right direction!

Beautiful white sand, turquoise waters, abundant marine life and swaying palm trees – this is what awaits you when you come on over to Magnetic Island in Queensland!

Known as ‘Maggie’ to us locals, it’s impossible not to instantly feel like you’re on holiday the minute you arrive thanks to the relaxed island vibe.

If you’re an ocean lover or just enjoy chilling by the sea, you’ll be blown away by the gorgeous Magnetic Island beaches, which are guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip here.

But with 23 bays and beaches to choose from, how do you know where to go on your visit?

That’s where we come in!

READ MORE: Don’t miss our guide on getting around Magnetic Island so you know exactly how to get to these spectacular beaches!

There are so many bays with beautiful beaches on Magnetic Island.
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Our Guide to the Best Magnetic Island Beaches

Whether you’ve jumped on the Magnetic Island ferry to come here for a day trip, or are planning on spending a few days in an accommodation and hitting up some of the best beaches in Australia, you’re going to love this tropical island.

Now that we’re proud to call Magnetic Island home, we’ve made it our mission to explore all the spectacular beaches and bays that this adventure paradise has on offer.

After all, being in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, there’s bound to be a lot of epic places to see, right?

So without further ado, here is our guide to the best beaches on Magnetic Island!

Alma Bay

Alma Bay is probably the most popular swimming spot on the island, and once you get here you’ll quickly see why – it’s STUNNING!

Located at the end of the village of Arcadia, the beach is surround by enormous granite boulders, white soft sand and glistening, usually calm water.

There’s little wonder then that Alma is known to be one of Queensland’s top 10 beaches.

Besides diving in for a swim in this glorious water, make sure you take your snorkel with you to as there is a healthy fringing reef that follows along the rocks on either side of the bay.

The bay is patrolled by lifeguards all year-round and has the yellow and red flags for safe swimming. Alma Bay is also accessible to every visitor with beach wheelchair access.

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