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You could easily fill a week or longer at Maggie (that’s what the locals call her), but when time is of the essence, here’s how to best spend 48 hours on Magnetic Island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFriday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5PM: Make the move to Maggie\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-414580 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2018_tsv_magneticislandfortswalk_islands_jesselindemann-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Forts Walk Magnetic Island Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo sooner (20 minutes to be precise) than you leave \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E’s docks, will you arrive at Magnetic Island’s jetty.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing that hits you as you dock at the Magnetic Island Marina is not just the eye-catching granite boulders, but the relaxed pace at which this island runs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETips for your maiden voyage to Maggie:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere are up to 18 return trips to Magnetic Island daily with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/sealink-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESeaLink\u003C/a\u003E (passengers only). An adult return will cost you $33.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere’s a vehicle ferry operated by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/fantasea-cruising-magnetic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFantasea Cruising Magnetic\u003C/a\u003E, operating up to eight trips daily. A standard vehicle can expect to pay $220 return for the trip over to the island, but prices vary according to time of year.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5:30PM: Check-In\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_416012\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-416012\" class=\"wp-image-416012 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017_tsv_magneticisland_hotelsandmotels_sophwri-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Peppers Hotel | 48 hours Magnetic Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017_tsv_magneticisland_hotelsandmotels_sophwri-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017_tsv_magneticisland_hotelsandmotels_sophwri-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-416012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sophwri/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@sophwri\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMagnetic Island is the ultimate chameleon when it comes to accommodation. It’s got options designed to get backpackers as excited for a place to stay as they are to see a happy hour special. In other corners of the island, it’s nothing but resort-style pools and beachfront holiday homes. If you’re looking for a place to stay, these are our picks:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor families:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/beachside-magnetic-harbour-apartments\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBeachside Magnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E caters for families big and small with one, two and three bedroom apartments, each fitted out with a full kitchen and large private spas. Packing the trifecta of ocean, harbour and parkland views in Nelly Bay, you’ll have very little excuse to leave the resort at all. That is, until you realise Australia’s best natural asset, the Great Barrier Reef, is on your doorstep.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor a bure on a budget:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet that tropical island feel (for less) at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/island-leisure-resort\"\u003EIsland Leisure Resort\u003C/a\u003E in Nelly Bay. The bures are big enough to cater for two adults and two children, and the location hits every brief. You have a pool and tennis court inside the resort, you’re just 50 metres away from the beach, and you have all the essentials, like the ferry terminal, shops, supermarket and restaurants, within easy walking distance. This is a good choice for families who prefer to spend their holiday budget on activities rather than accommodation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor something mid-range:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor resort style accommodation overlooking the Coral Sea, you can’t go past \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/peppers-blue-on-blue-resort\"\u003EPeppers Blue on Blue Resort\u003C/a\u003E. You’ll find it just mere footsteps from where the SeaLink Magnetic Island ferry docks, making Peppers the definition of a holiday where you hit the ground running. You have all the necessary luxuries right at your fingertips with two pools, an Endota Spa and a waterfront restaurant. Behind the resort, Maggie’s mountainous terrain provides the perfect backdrop to this island paradise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor when you want to make friends where you stay:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/bungalow-bay-koala-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBungalow Bay Koala Village\u003C/a\u003E at Horseshoe Bay is the kind of place you check into when you’re not afraid of making new friends. It’s the only resort in Australia that boasts its own wildlife park on-site, so make sure you meet some of Maggie’s native wildlife while you’re there. The deck bar is another favourite gathering place. Every night there’s something different to entice you out, from coconut bowling to giant Jenga and two-for-one Pina Coladas. When it comes to sleeping, you’ll find every type of accommodation here from camping through to private bungalows.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more places to stay, see our guide to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/04/15/townsville-and-magnetic-island-accommodation-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest accommodation on Magnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6PM: Soak up an epic sunset\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/133370-2.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-43345 alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/133370-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset on the water Magnetic Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/133370-2.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/133370-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/133370-2-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E is known for its champagne coloured sunsets, as the light dances off granite boulders with the same effervescent energy as bubbles in a fluted glass. Make sure you’re waterfront to catch sunset a couple of different ways:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn dry land:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe spectacular sunsets at Geoffrey Bay draw quite the crowd of ‘locals’. As the sun sets over the Pacific, Magnetic Island’s native rock wallabies come out to play on the granite boulders. Armed with a small bag of feed and fresh vegetables, you can serve crudité to these Aussie natives while enjoying your own sunset picnic.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn the water:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESet sail on your circumnavigation of Magnetic Island on board a beautiful 58-foot sailing yacht with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/pilgrim-sailing-magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPilgrim Sailing\u003C/a\u003E(note: this cruise leaves at 4.30pm). After a few glasses of organic Australian wine or local \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/the-townsville-brewery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville Brewery\u003C/a\u003E beers, you’ll feel the magnetic pull of the island Captain Cook was referring to when he passed Magnetic Island way back in 1770.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not make the experience progressive, and let sunset drinks out on the ocean slip seamlessly into dinner at Peppers Blue on Blue’s waterfront Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar by booking the Sip, Sail & Dine package.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESaturday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8AM: Go bareback on the beach\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_416016\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-416016\" class=\"wp-image-416016 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2019_tsv_magneticisland_advenureexperience_horseshoebayranch-1-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2019_tsv_magneticisland_advenureexperience_horseshoebayranch-1-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2019_tsv_magneticisland_advenureexperience_horseshoebayranch-1-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-416016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/horseshoebayranch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@horseshoebayranch\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are only a handful of places to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/17/beach-horse-riding-tours-in-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eride a horse on the beach in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E, and Magnetic Island is one of the best places to go off the beaten track and take a dip in the ocean with your steed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHorseshoe Bay Ranch pairs you with a horse to suit your skill and experience in the saddle (beginners welcome). Your ride then begins in native Australian bushland before opening onto the pristine \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/horseshoe-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHorseshoe Bay\u003C/a\u003E beach where you’ll remove your saddle and go bareback into the water. It’s a back-to-nature experience that will make you fall in love with horse riding, if you haven’t already.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11AM: Explore the island, Maggie-style\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-408735 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/139036-magnetic-island-family-car-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/139036-magnetic-island-family-car-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/139036-magnetic-island-family-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/139036-magnetic-island-family-car-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/139036-magnetic-island-family-car-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/139036-magnetic-island-family-car.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeel the wind through your hair as you tour the island in Magnetic Jeep Tours hard-to-miss canary yellow open-air stretch-Jeep.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECovering the flora, fauna and history of the island, with the chance to get up close with Maggie’s furry natives, the 3.5 hours eco tour is the perfect introduction to kick off your 48 hours on Magnetic Island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to take a self-guided tour of the island? Get around in style: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.tropicaltopless.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical Topless Car Rental\u003C/a\u003E has a range of cool convertible cars so you can feel even more connected to the island as you cruise around.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4PM: Take a walk on the wild side\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-55120 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/132733-2-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOver two-thirds of the island is classified as \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/national-parks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENational Park\u003C/a\u003E, providing a haven for native wildlife including rock wallabies, koalas, possums and more than 100 different bird species, which are conveniently connected by 25kms of hiking trails for the avid bushwalker.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe most popular track is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/journey/Forts-Walk-Magnetic-Island-National-Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EForts Walk\u003C/a\u003E – a 4km return hiking trail, leading to historic World War II fortifications and infrastructure, and some of the best views of the island. Along the way, keep an eye out for rock art created by the Wulgurukaba people, who have lived on the island and mainland for thousands of years.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8PM: Sit back for dinner and a show\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_416018\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-416018\" class=\"wp-image-416018 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2018_tsv_stagedoortheatre_artsandculture-events_alison_fairleigh-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Stage Door Theatre \" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2018_tsv_stagedoortheatre_artsandculture-events_alison_fairleigh-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2018_tsv_stagedoortheatre_artsandculture-events_alison_fairleigh-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-416018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alison_fairleigh/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@alison_fairleigh\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Stage Door Theatre Restaurant is the only theatre in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef – one of its claims to fame, beyond the talent you’ll find on stage here.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPerforming most Saturday nights and two Friday nights a month, the alfresco shows are written exclusively by award-winning Geoffrey Knight and usually take a format of a singing, dancing and comedy routine. Throw in a three-course meal at the onsite restaurant and you’ve got yourself dinner and show.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESunday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7AM: But first, Coffee\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_416023\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-416023\" class=\"wp-image-416023 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017_tsv_magneticisland_foodandbeveragethisismagneticisland--e1587448792598-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Horseshoe Cafe \" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-416023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thisismagneticisland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@thisismagneticisland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou know what they say about early birds… well, TripAdvisor, The Guardian, celebrity chef Matt Preston, DUOMagazine and Lonely Planet all have a lot of positive things to say about Magnetic Island’s Early Bird cafe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir kitchen and coffee machine get Maggie’s heart started from 7am. Serving organic fair-trade coffee roasted by Townsville’s Coffee Dominion, along with all-day breakfast, salads and sandwiches made with locally sourced produce, this is a humble local gem right across the road from Horseshoe Bay.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8:30AM: An unforgettable breakfast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_415346\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415346\" class=\"size-standard-portrait wp-image-415346\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bungalowbaykoalavillage-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Bungalow Bay Koala Village Magnetic Island accommodation\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-415346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/meandmytravelbugs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@meandmytravelbugs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/bungalow-bay-koala-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBungalow Bay Koala Village\u003C/a\u003E for breakfast with koalas Pebbles, Claudia and Cody, and Harry the wombat. Held each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 8:30am to 10am, you can tuck into a sumptuous feast while you meet the sanctuary’s cuddliest companions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn keeping with this Aussie theme, the menu takes a bush tucker twist with crowd favourites like pancakes served with rosella jam, bacon and egg rolls, as well as native honeycomb.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11AM: Go Snorkelling, somewhere secluded\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-416020 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2020_tsv_radicalbay_divingandsnorkelling_127961-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Radical Bay\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMagnetic Island is where keen snorkellers stay and play when they want to see the reef in its most secluded form.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin a half-day Discovery Cruise with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/aquascene-charters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAquascene\u003C/a\u003E and see what lies beneath the water’s surface of Magnetic Island’s prettiest bays. Your hosts will share their “secret” spots which they’ve spent over 35 years uncovering. If you thought Florence Bay was beautiful from above, wait till you dive under the surface and see the giant clams nestled amongst colourful coral in this aqua playground.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETips:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMagnetic Island’s winter temperature rarely dips below the 20-degree mark, so it’s always the right time for snorkelling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis is North Queensland, so you’ll need to wear a stinger suit between November and April.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to snorkel it on your own two fins?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEasy! In 2012, two self-guided snorkel trails were developed around Maggie’s shores to lead keen snorkellers to bommies flourishing with coral and fish, and historic relics like a WWII aircraft propeller and the SS Moltke wreck.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESnorkel Trail maps for Nelly Bay (great for beginners) and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/journey/geoffrey-bay-snorkel-trail\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGeoffrey Bay\u003C/a\u003E can be purchased on Magnetic Island, and your $5 donation goes towards preserving Magnetic Island’s reefs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeen for more watersports action?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not all snorkel masks and fins here. You can dial up the action at Horseshoe Bay with kayaking, diving expeditions, jet skiing and offshore fishing off Maggie’s genteel coastline.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to take a moment to relax?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPack your togs and your towel and take in the sun, sand and sea at one of Magnetic Island’s 23 bays and beaches. With an island population of only 2,500 people, the odds are always in your favour to find somewhere quiet and secluded on this island paradise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5pm: swap coastline for the city\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-portrait wp-image-407030\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/teq-only-use_heli-tours-north-queensland-3_queensland-june-45-image-by-jarrad-seng-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Nautilus Aviation TNQ photo by @jarradseng\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll aboard the Townsville express back to the city. Think of this as goodbye for now, not forever, as you’ve only just scratched the surface on all the wonderful reasons so many feel a magnetic pull to this island. The next time you visit, make sure you tick off these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/08/27/things-to-do-magnetic-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E7 things to do on Magnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECan’t spare 48 hours on Magnetic Island? Get a bird’s eye view of the island on a 30-minute helicopter ride from Townsville with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/nautilus-aviation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENautilus Aviation\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you love sailing, time your trip to Magnetic Island during the annual \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/event/sealink-magnetic-island-race-week\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESeaLink’s Magnetic Island Race Week\u003C/a\u003E at the end of August.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGot a taste for island life and want more? Here are \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/03/23/11-queensland-islands-for-a-weekend-escape/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E11 Queensland islands perfect for a weekend escape\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1494453600000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe ultimate weekend away off the coast of Townsville\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"48-hours-on-magnetic-island","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/topless-cars-magnetic-island.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/topless-cars-magnetic-island.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"How to make the most of 48 hours on Magnetic Island","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#005af5","text":"Itinerary"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"Itineraries","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries"},{"active":true,"title":"48 hours on Magnetic Island","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MagneticIsland_Islands_141730.jpg","alt":"Magnetic Island","title":"Sunset at West Point","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Chelsea\t Tromans","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-11-05T03:54:09.256Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/b/bftK1CbORYLG5jFyKp-L/profile.profile.image","alt":"Chelsea\t Tromans"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/magnetic-island\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E has long been Townsville’s best-kept secret and is the ultimate weekender to swap the city’s nurture for nature.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust eight kilometres off the mainland, this island is smack-bang in the middle of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and boasts palm-fringed beaches, hiking trails, friendly koalas and rock wallabies, and of course, incredible snorkelling. You could easily fill a week or longer at Maggie (that’s what the locals call her), but when time is of the essence, here’s how to best spend 48 hours on Magnetic Island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EFriday\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E5PM: Make the move to Maggie\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image1cb9aa3f-1369-456d-b819-1183d3baaeac":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2018_TSV_MagneticIslandfortswalk_islands_jesselindemann.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2018_TSV_MagneticIslandfortswalk_islands_jesselindemann.jpg","alt":"Magentic Island Look out","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1cb9aa3f-1369-456d-b819-1183d3baaeac.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592281195050/2018-tsv-magneticislandfortswalk-islands-jesselindemann.jpeg","uuid":"735ca460-d6a0-44f3-bde6-53730e5a6262","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text7375f14c-6787-49f4-b1d2-078947882a42":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENo sooner (20 minutes to be precise) than you leave \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E’s docks, will you arrive at Magnetic Island’s jetty.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing that hits you as you dock at the Magnetic Island Marina is not just the eye-catching granite boulders, but the relaxed pace at which this island runs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETips for your maiden voyage to Maggie:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThere are up to 18 return trips to Magnetic Island daily with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/sealink-queensland\"\u003ESeaLink\u003C/a\u003E (passengers only). An adult return will cost you $33.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThere’s a vehicle ferry operated by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/fantasea-cruising-magnetic\"\u003EFantasea Cruising Magnetic\u003C/a\u003E, operating up to eight trips daily. A standard vehicle can expect to pay $220 return for the trip over to the island, but prices vary according to time of year.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E5:30PM: Check-In\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image7b3d8605-9154-4716-9c0d-3a589832f351":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2017_TSV_magneticisland_hotelsandmotels_sophwri.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2017_TSV_magneticisland_hotelsandmotels_sophwri.jpg","alt":"Peppers Hotel | 48 hours Magnetic Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image7b3d8605-9154-4716-9c0d-3a589832f351.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592281200771/2017-tsv-magneticisland-hotelsandmotels-sophwri.jpeg","uuid":"31bf254d-01c3-4682-a0cc-b75b9ad82ba3","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sophwri/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@sophwri\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text9cbbaa43-96d0-432c-bd8e-a9251c6ea3f4":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMagnetic Island is the ultimate chameleon when it comes to accommodation. It’s got options designed to get backpackers as excited for a place to stay as they are to see a happy hour special. In other corners of the island, it’s nothing but resort-style pools and beachfront holiday homes. If you’re looking for a place to stay, these are our picks:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor families:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/beachside-magnetic-harbour-apartments\"\u003EBeachside Magnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E caters for families big and small with one, two and three bedroom apartments, each fitted out with a full kitchen and large private spas. Packing the trifecta of ocean, harbour and parkland views in Nelly Bay, you’ll have very little excuse to leave the resort at all. That is, until you realise Australia’s best natural asset, the Great Barrier Reef, is on your doorstep.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor a bure on a budget:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGet that tropical island feel (for less) at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/island-leisure-resort\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIsland Leisure Resort\u003C/a\u003E in Nelly Bay. The bures are big enough to cater for two adults and two children, and the location hits every brief. You have a pool and tennis court inside the resort, you’re just 50 metres away from the beach, and you have all the essentials, like the ferry terminal, shops, supermarket and restaurants, within easy walking distance. This is a good choice for families who prefer to spend their holiday budget on activities rather than accommodation.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor something mid-range:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor resort style accommodation overlooking the Coral Sea, you can’t go past \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/peppers-blue-on-blue-resort\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeppers Blue on Blue Resort\u003C/a\u003E. You’ll find it just mere footsteps from where the SeaLink Magnetic Island ferry docks, making Peppers the definition of a holiday where you hit the ground running. You have all the necessary luxuries right at your fingertips with two pools, an Endota Spa and a waterfront restaurant. Behind the resort, Maggie’s mountainous terrain provides the perfect backdrop to this island paradise.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor when you want to make friends where you stay:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/bungalow-bay-koala-village\"\u003EBungalow Bay Koala Village\u003C/a\u003E at Horseshoe Bay is the kind of place you check into when you’re not afraid of making new friends. It’s the only resort in Australia that boasts its own wildlife park on-site, so make sure you meet some of Maggie’s native wildlife while you’re there. The deck bar is another favourite gathering place. Every night there’s something different to entice you out, from coconut bowling to giant Jenga and two-for-one Pina Coladas. When it comes to sleeping, you’ll find every type of accommodation here from camping through to private bungalows.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more places to stay, see our guide to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/04/15/townsville-and-magnetic-island-accommodation-guide/\"\u003Ebest accommodation on Magnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E6PM: Soak up an epic sunset\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image3bce8c7e-1196-40e6-ac9e-c96b2b25e3de":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MagneticIsland_BoatingAndCanoe_133370.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MagneticIsland_BoatingAndCanoe_133370.jpg","alt":"Magnetic Island Boat Sunset","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3bce8c7e-1196-40e6-ac9e-c96b2b25e3de.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592281206893/2020-tsv-magneticisland-boatingandcanoe-133370.jpeg","uuid":"db8b91a3-e4e5-478b-8591-75223e6494c3","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text0d8e0809-db4a-459a-bd80-ff5660078731":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/magnetic-island\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E is known for its champagne coloured sunsets, as the light dances off granite boulders with the same effervescent energy as bubbles in a fluted glass. Make sure you’re waterfront to catch sunset a couple of different ways:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOn dry land:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe spectacular sunsets at Geoffrey Bay draw quite the crowd of ‘locals’. As the sun sets over the Pacific, Magnetic Island’s native rock wallabies come out to play on the granite boulders. Armed with a small bag of feed and fresh vegetables, you can serve crudité to these Aussie natives while enjoying your own sunset picnic.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOn the water:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESet sail on your circumnavigation of Magnetic Island on board a beautiful 58-foot sailing yacht with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/pilgrim-sailing-magnetic-island\"\u003EPilgrim Sailing\u003C/a\u003E(note: this cruise leaves at 4.30pm). After a few glasses of organic Australian wine or local \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/the-townsville-brewery\"\u003ETownsville Brewery\u003C/a\u003E beers, you’ll feel the magnetic pull of the island Captain Cook was referring to when he passed Magnetic Island way back in 1770.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not make the experience progressive, and let sunset drinks out on the ocean slip seamlessly into dinner at Peppers Blue on Blue’s waterfront Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar by booking the Sip, Sail & Dine package.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESaturday\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E8AM: Go bareback on the beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image78d6e948-d123-4dec-9611-6900dab74464":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2019_TSV_magneticisland_advenureexperience_horseshoebayranch.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2019_TSV_magneticisland_advenureexperience_horseshoebayranch.jpg","alt":"Horse Shoe Bay Ranch","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image78d6e948-d123-4dec-9611-6900dab74464.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592281212787/2019-tsv-magneticisland-advenureexperience-horseshoebayranch.jpeg","uuid":"5d1b610e-4c62-41a2-991a-c6af0f10542b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/horseshoebayranch/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@horseshoebayranch\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textc779a2ad-20a2-4750-974c-625a7620ce1b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are only a handful of places to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/17/beach-horse-riding-tours-in-queensland/\"\u003Eride a horse on the beach in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E, and Magnetic Island is one of the best places to go off the beaten track and take a dip in the ocean with your steed.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHorseshoe Bay Ranch pairs you with a horse to suit your skill and experience in the saddle (beginners welcome). Your ride then begins in native Australian bushland before opening onto the pristine \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/horseshoe-bay\"\u003EHorseshoe Bay\u003C/a\u003E beach where you’ll remove your saddle and go bareback into the water. It’s a back-to-nature experience that will make you fall in love with horse riding, if you haven’t already.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E11AM: Explore the island, Maggie-style\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image47abe336-72b5-4138-8d7a-462d05c76bac":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MagneticIsland_DrivingHolidays_139036.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MagneticIsland_DrivingHolidays_139036.jpg","alt":"Magnetic Island Family car","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-magnetic-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image47abe336-72b5-4138-8d7a-462d05c76bac.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592281219456/2020-tsv-magneticisland-drivingholidays-139036.jpeg","uuid":"69239069-b1ec-4dab-bbda-55eaa5e0b869","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text21cbaef4-69bb-486c-a464-2285d1336575":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFeel the wind through your hair as you tour the island in Magnetic Jeep Tours hard-to-miss canary yellow open-air stretch-Jeep.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECovering the flora, fauna and history of the island, with the chance to get up close with Maggie’s furry natives, the 3.5 hours eco tour is the perfect introduction to kick off your 48 hours on Magnetic Island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to take a self-guided tour of the island? 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