10 Reasons Why Magnetic Island

1. The weather! With an average of 320 days of sunshine a year, it’s worth noting that Magnetic Island has many more days of sunshine than the Whitsunday Islands, Cairns or Port Douglas. The yearly average maximum temperature is an agreeable 28.7°C and the minimum, a comfortable 19.5°C. With only slight temperature variations throughout the year, it really is beach weather all year round.

2. Situated just 20 minutes off the coast of Townsville is the beautiful Magnetic Island, a hidden gem within the Great Barrier Reef. Although very close to the city of Townsville, the unofficial capital of North Queensland, you’ll feel like you’re miles from anywhere as you settle into ‘island time’.

3. With direct and connecting flights daily from all capital cities, it has made Magnetic Island Australia’s most affordable tropical island destination, including airport and ferry transfers.

4. An island of beautiful bays… there are more than 20 bays and beaches around the island, each one with its own special appeal. It’s not uncommon to have a beach to yourself unlike the bustling centres of the Whitsundays, Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns.

5. Magnetic Island has an established community of residents, services and businesses (population approx 2,500) so prices are often mainland prices, not resort prices

6. Townsville boasts more than 23,000 direct airline seats each week (source: Qld Airports Ltd). Direct flights arrive daily from most major centres such as Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast, Cairns, Rockhampton, Mount Isa and Mackay. Further to this, Townsville airport is conveniently located just 10 mins drive from the Breakwater Ferry Terminal. Frequent ferry and barge transfers to and from the island including late night services make transfers simple to coordinate.

7. With Magnetic island being the best kept secret on the Queensland coast you are sure to be able to enjoy your wedding day in privacy with your guests, not on show for all to see and not waiting to have your photos at the best locations with numerous other wedding parties.

8. If you’ve dreamt of that perfect tropical island wedding, this is the island for you. It’s no surprise that Magnetic Island is a popular wedding destination – the weather is glorious and the setting is idyllic, from its spectacular granite headlands, to secluded sandy beaches and unspoilt national parklands.

9. As a part of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Magnetic Island has an impressive variety of dive sites and snorkelling opportunities to suit any level.

10. Two thirds of Magnetic Island is protected National Park so visitors are granted the chance to see nature in all of its unspoilt splendour. Discover the extensive 25km network of walking trails which offer rare encounters and expansive views; prepare to be captivated.