Magnetic Island

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Magnetic Island is where most Oz Experience travellers spend the night. The Guide will travel across to the Island with the group. And why not: it is the sunniest spot on the Queensland coast with more than 320 sunny days a year! And our chosen hostel is right on the beach. You’ll think you’ve landed in paradise.

Oz Experience recommends:

Get out for some hikes or try and spot koalas in their natural habitat.
Look out for the full-moon parties at base backpackers.

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Magnetic Island is an island directly off the coast of Townsville in Far North Queensland. Over half the land area of the island is a National Park. Magnetic Island is roughly 7km by 5km, with 25km of walking tracks and several beaches and little bays.

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Magnetic Island gives you that island experience without the costs, located just 8 kilometres off Townsville. Ferries depart regularly throughout the day from the Ferry Terminal in Townsville town centre. It averages over 320 days of sunshine per year. More than half of the Island's 5,184 hectares is National Park. The National Park is a haven for wildlife, like rock wallabies, possums, koalas and a wide variety of bird-life. There are 24 kms of walking track through the park with many spectacular lookouts.

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Magnetic is easiest to get around by bike, car or Moke
Most nightlife is centred around your hostel so pick a good one!

[Edit] Things to do:

Explore the the island by renting a bike or Moke.
Check out some of the great walks including seeing the WWII gun placements on the Forts Walk.
Do some jet skiing or sea kayaking at any of the island's gorgeous beaches.
There are loads of really pretty horse riding tracks to check out.