Top Things to do in Magnetic Island
What to do and see in Magnetic Island, Queensland: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Magnetic Island, Australia including Arcadia Store, Arthur Bay, Magnetic Island Forts Walk, Nelly Bay to Arcadia Trail, Geoffrey Bay, Radical Bay, West Point, Horseshoe Bay Markets.
Restaurants in Magnetic Island
1. Arcadia Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Arcadia Store...the friendly corner store on Magnetic Island open 7 days a week...8am till 6pm. We do sell fuel for all your vehicles as well...Unleaded, Premium and Diesel. Call in and say hi to Dave and Cheryl Gribble...:)))
Reviewed By josephineu90
We came past here for food, etc for our holiday so we could make our own lunch and dinner. Great little store and the homemade baking was incredible. We kept dropping by to have more of the baking done by the owners of the store. The Bailey's Rum ball was so amazing, the lemon tart was zesty and yum and the caramel tart was incredible. Definitely go here if only to eat the baked goods, so damn good!
2. Arthur Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 494darrelb - Townsville, Australia
I just spent a week at "the beachhouse" in Arthur Bay on Magnetic Island how good is this spot. The Beachhouse is available through "best of magnetic" The place is fantastic it's the only house in the bay so you have the place to yourself people do come down to the beach but generally by 4-30 / 5 o'clock you have the whole place to yourself. There is nothing better than being the first person to leave your footprints on the beach at sunrise. The kookaburras are super friendly you can hear the Wallabies at night and a heap of other birds and butterflies while you're sitting on the balcony. I highly recommend this place for groups or families that want to indulge them selves having the swimming pool at the front of the house is just an added bonus if you can't be bothered walking the hundred steps to the beach. There are canoes and paddleboard's supplied with the house and going out in the paddleboard on sunrise is a spectacular way to start the day.had a couple of great barbecues around the pool and had some champagne breakfasts on the balcony. At the turn off to at the bay is the fort walks we get to see koalas in the trees during your walk. Can't recommend this place enough.
3. Magnetic Island Forts Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 947 reviews
If it's nature you like, don't miss a walk through Northern Australia's largest colony of wild koalas on Magnetic Island. The remarkable Forts Walk is the best vantage point for wildlife, spectacular rocky coves and historic military sites. With 360 degree sweeping views of the coast and Coral Sea, this is a walk guaranteed to impress. Home to the best preserved WWII fortification on the eastern seaboard, the Magnetic Island Forts Walk is a reminder of just how close Australia came to being invaded. The walk includes The Forts gun emplacements which are still intact and offers interpretive signage along the way, providing a great insight into the significance of the area. Enjoy this walk in the early morning or late afternoon for the best chance of spotting koalas. Be sure to take water and wear appropriate walking shoes as there are some steep climbs on this walk. Distance: 4km Time: 1.5 hours Grade: moderate
Reviewed By kanumbo - Magnetic Island, Australia
I’ve done this walk several times and never tire of it. The walk is about 2 hours and has some of the best views anywhere on Maggie. There’s some really interesting history about the fortifications during WW2 and we’ve always seen koalas up in the gumtrees. It’s not too strenuous, anyone reasonably fit can do it easily. Just wear proper footwear, not thongs, sandals or bare feet. If you get up early enough, and the weather is favourable, you should get a stunning sunrise...(although I haven’t done it yet!)
4. Nelly Bay to Arcadia Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Delomo - Townsville, Australia
The walk from behind Nelly Bay, up, over and down into Arcadia is challenging but not too much. A good workout for you. The path on the upward journey is very rocky through the rainforest. Streams to be crossed. Care is often necessary when choosing foot placement! We did this walk on 30th December and the sky opened up at the start, so we walked most of it drenched. The more open section has a forest of lovely grass trees, with an 'other world' feel. It would be a great site for a movie with huge boulders covered in green lichen, the Grass Trees, black trunked trees with spooky arm shapes, rocky streams and Drop Bears. This trail is an interesting adventure. It would be a bit too much for children under about six years old I'd say. At the end we rambled into the Drop Bear Cafe for a well earned Drop Bear Burger. Oh, and we saw one "Drop Bear" along the walk, Arcadia end, near the waterfall. Recommended adventure!
5. Geoffrey Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Robw1407 - Malvern, Australia
We went here specifically to feed the wallabies. We were told around 5pm is a good time to go so we went at 5pm. There were plenty of them around at that time. We had been to the Bungalow Bay Koala Village so we bought some wallaby feed there to take with us. Other people were feeding them carrots or apple, if you don't want to buy feed at the Koala Village. We were able to get some wallabies to eat right out of your hand, which is really cool. Most of them are quite nervous so won't come right up to you, however some are much less worried. This is a must do attraction. Well worth a visit.
6. Radical Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Sarox210 - Townsville, Australia
This beach is well worth the visit. It is simply gorgeous and the water is amazing. There were a lot of people there when we visited who had mostly walked/hiked. We took our 4wd and it was definitely the worst ‘road’ we’ve ever driven on. Will definitely visit again if we have our 4wd on the island.
7. West Point
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By kerrieg84 - Buderim, Australia
You need a 4wd to get here but its a beautiful spot. So serene. Nothing there but a very quiet beach. They used to walk the cattle accross on low tide from here so its the closest spot to townsville
8. Horseshoe Bay Markets
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By NolaC685 - Merricks North, Australia
Our first bus trip after arriving on the Island took us to Horseshoe Bay ~ disembarking just where the local market began ~ and we spent hours wandering the shaded beachfront path ~ stopping to check out wares and chat with friendly stall holders. There was a huge variety of crafts available and what was even better ~ original ideas ~ not just the ‘same ol same ol’ often seen ~ as well there was a great band entertaining everyone and Malaysian influenced take away with plenty of seating to enjoy the music and passing parade! The setting is just wonderful ~ but the market is just an added gem!
