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Directions to Magnetic Island with public transportation

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Magnetic Island

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Bus stations near Magnetic Island

  • Elena St at Wheaton Court,1 min walk,

Ferry stations near Magnetic Island

  • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal,24 min walk,

{{TRANSIT_TYPE}#Capitalized} routes to Magnetic Island

  • 250,Horseshoe Beachfront,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Magnetic Island?

    The nearest stations to Magnetic Island are:

    • Elena St at Wheaton Court is 23 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal is 1840 meters away, 24 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Magnetic Island?

    These Bus lines stop near Magnetic Island: 250

  • Which Ferry lines stop near Magnetic Island?

    These Ferry lines stop near Magnetic Island: 1F

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Magnetic Island?

    The nearest bus stop to Magnetic Island is Elena St at Wheaton Court. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Magnetic Island?

    The nearest ferry station to Magnetic Island is Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. It’s a 24 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Bus to Magnetic Island?

    The 250 is the first Bus that goes to Magnetic Island. It stops nearby at 05:46.

  • What time is the last Bus to Magnetic Island?

    The 250 is the last Bus that goes to Magnetic Island. It stops nearby at 23:09.

  • What time is the first Ferry to Magnetic Island?

    The 1F is the first Ferry that goes to Magnetic Island. It stops nearby at 05:55.

  • What time is the last Ferry to Magnetic Island?

    The 1F is the last Ferry that goes to Magnetic Island. It stops nearby at 23:00.

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Magnetic Island
Magnetic IslandMagnetic Island (Wulguru: Yunbenun) is an island 8 kilometres (5 mi) offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This 52 km2 (20.1 sq mi) mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville, with 2,335 permanent residents. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry. There is a large 39.5 km2 (15.3 sq mi) National Park and bird sanctuary and walking tracks can be taken between the populated bays and to a number of tourist destinations such as the World War II forts. The island is a holiday destination with many hotels and several resorts in operation to cater for all levels of service. The public facilities and infrastructure on the island are managed by the Townsville City Council. The island is part of the electoral district of Townsville in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, and part of the Federal seat of Herbert, which is represented by Phillip Thompson. There are five settlements, namely Arcadia, Horseshoe Bay, Nelly Bay, Picnic Bay, and West Point. Geographic features include Rocky Bay, Picnic Bay and Hawkings Point, around its southern extremity, a bay, Nelly Bay to the east-north-east of Rocky Bay, followed by Geoffrey Bay, with Bremner Point as its northern arm. Horseshoe Bay is on the northern coast, and Cockle Bay Reef off the western coast.
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