Robyn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Picnic Bay has a long jetty with a covered area at the end from where you can see Townsville. Great for a leisurely stroll there is usually a good breeze and you can see fish over the side. There are a few places to eat including a pub along the shore front which also has a cool, paved area shaded by huge trees.
There is also a stinger net up during stinger season but still wear a stinger suit as irikandji can get through.
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Jetty At Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island
Picnic Bay has a long jetty with a covered area at the end from where you can see Townsville. Great for a leisurely stroll there is usually a good breeze and you can see fish over the side. There are a few places to eat including a pub along the shore front which also has a cool, paved area shaded by huge trees.
There is also a stinger net up during stinger season but still wear a stinger suit as irikandji can get through.
Horseshoe Bay has a totally different atmosphere to the other areas on the island. There is a stinger net up during stinger season (the big white rectangle) along with lifesavers. Be sure to still wear a stinger suit as Irikandji can get through the nets. The water at horseshoe is generally much calmer.
There is a good fish and chip shop for takeaway only - eat at one of the tables on the beach and watch the sunset.
Markets on a Sunday from 9am to 12 noon between Easter and Australia Day.
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Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay has a totally different atmosphere to the other areas on the island. There is a stinger net up during stinger season (the big white rectangle) along with lifesavers. Be sure to still wear a stinger suit as Irikandji can get through the nets. The water at horseshoe is generally much calmer.
There is a good fish and chip shop for takeaway only - eat at one of the tables on the beach and watch the sunset.
Markets on a Sunday from 9am to 12 noon between Easter and Australia Day.
Wildlife
The helipad is located at the end of Kelly Street out on the breakwater. It is a nice stroll and here you can find heaps of the local Rock Wallabies - they to tend to blend in with the rocks.
Magnetic Island Heli-Pad
The helipad is located at the end of Kelly Street out on the breakwater. It is a nice stroll and here you can find heaps of the local Rock Wallabies - they to tend to blend in with the rocks.