Magnetic Island travel guide
Magnetic Island Tourism | Magnetic Island Guide
You're Going to Love Magnetic Island
With a population of 2 107, Magnetic Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Magnetic Island has to offer.
When to visit Magnetic Island
How to Get to Magnetic Island
Plane
When flying to Magnetic Island, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Magnetic Island include American Airlines, Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Magnetic Island departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h.
Car
Another option to get to Magnetic Island is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 271 km from Magnetic Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Magnetic Island
Airlines serving Magnetic Island
Where to stay in Magnetic Island
Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Magnetic Island
Most booked hotels in Magnetic Island
Hiring a car in Magnetic Island
Hiring a car in Magnetic Island costs $79 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Townsville.
Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Magnetic Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39.