Vacations to Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia.
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Magnetic Island off Townsville,in Queensland’s north, is a ruggedly beautiful vacation destination. Magnetic Island lies off the major city of Townsville which is far North Queenslands largest city. Townsville is home to the Australian armed forces as well as the James Cook University. Its sporting teams play a big part in the community and the North Queensland Cowboys rugby league team and the Townsville Crocs basketball team both have unbelievably strong following and are highly competitive in the national arena. Day tours are available to take you to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. Townsville is also the commercial centre of Far North Queensland and there are numerous shopping centers and plazas to enjoy. The main waterfront esplanade in Townsville is known as the Strand and the council has spent many millions of dollars here to create an enjoyable atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. Beautiful gardens, Aquariums, water parks and swimming pools all make this a great place for the family to spend the day. There is also a multitude of cafes and restaurants to choose from, most with a view out over the bay and Magnetic Island in the distance.
Townsville airport is the closest to Magnetic Island and you then travel via the regular ferry service. There is also a vehicular ferry if you wish to take your own car to the island The island itself is mostly national park and is home to the largest colony of wild koalas in Australia. There are many things to do on Magnetic Island and it is extremely picturesque with its eucalypts and outcrops of granite boulders. The coastline is indented with many quiet bays and beautiful beaches. Horshoe bay is the most popular and it is complemented with some terrific cafes and restaurants. There are two beautiful Magnetic Island Accommodation resorts on the island, Peppers Blue on Blue resort and Mantra One Bright Point resort. Both of these resorts are on the water front at the marina and all the apartments overlook the action.
Why not select Magnetic Island vacation for a tropical getaway and enjoy what and north Queensland has to offer.
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