How to get around (on) Magnetic Island?

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PETER & DOLY Vanderpluym
Resident Managers
Magnetic Sands on the Beach
3/13-15 Terrace Place
Magnetic Island QLD 4819
0437 323 023
07 4758 1827
info@magneticsands.info

Magnetic Island in a (rare) early satellite photo. Picnic Bay, Nelly Bay, Arcadia and Horseshoe Bay are the "built-up" areas. Via a scenic winding road it is about 9 km from Picnic Bay to Horseshoe Bay. By the way, how many beaches did you count?

The main (very scenic) road on the Island is from Picnic Bay to Horseshoe Bay (9 km). The road from Picnic Bay to Westpoint is only sealed for a few kms. The mountainous road to Radical Bay, although sealed, should be used very carefully.

How to get around (on) Magnetic Island?

Rent-a-Car:
Around AU$60-$80 per day, including petrol and insurance. Bookings and Rentals to be secured with a Credit Card. Minimum Driver's age 21 (additional insurance payments for the 21-24 age group). Maps free, seating for 4. All current Australian or Overseas drivers licenses are acceptable.
Rent-a-Scooter:
Around AU$28 (9 hour day) and AU$38 (overnight), "unlimited" kilometres, helmets supplied free; drivers licence OK.
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Tropicana Tours, (Water) Taxis, Rent-a-Push Bike, the Island Bus, a Sea Plane, Jet Ski, Sailing/Fishing Tours, Kayak and "own legs". Glide your mouse cursor over the photos here for more popup info.

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Sailing around the Island, stopping over at secluded beaches such as Balding Bay and Radical Bay, boom netting etc, it is all provided byJazza.

You can also go on the "Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks" famous eco-tours around the Island.

Go on a "Seaquest" guided fishing tour. You have a good chance of catching coral trout, spanish mackerel, queen fish or trevally.

Using your "own legs", bushwalking in our National Park is one of the easiest to achieve and greatest, pure nature experiences anywhere in the world. The wildlife (yes Koalas) and the views make you think you are in a completely different & relaxed world.

Either get a guided tour or hire a boat to get to the more secluded bays and beaches, such as Five Beach Bay.

The ubiquitous Mini Moke. Yes you can still hire these on Magnetic Island, the only place in the world where you still can.

Another great thing-to-do on the Island is taking a fun guided tour in a stretched 4WD "Tropicana" jeep, visiting secluded beaches and Island land marks.

To hire a "Topless" Suzuki is the fun option if you think the Mini Mokes are a little to "old-fashioned" for you.

C:Drive Car Rentals has the largest range of new cars on Magnetic Island, including 4x4s.