Sailing around Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island is an island 8 kilometres offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This 52 km² mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry. There is a large 39.5 km² National Park and bird sanctuary and walki…
Magnetic Island is an island 8 kilometres offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This 52 km² mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry. There is a large 39.5 km² National Park and bird sanctuary and walking tracks can be taken between the populated bays and to a number of tourist destinations such as the World War II forts.
  • Location: Coral Sea
  • Population: 2,475 (2021)
  • Area: 52 km² (20 sq mi)
  • Highest elevation: 497 m (1631 ft)
  • Highest point: Mount Cook
  • Pop. density: 40/km² (100/sq mi)

Nearby

Data from: en.wikipedia.org