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How to get to Magnetic Island National Park by bus or ferry?

Directions to Magnetic Island National Park with public transportation

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Magnetic Island National Park

    BusBus: 250.FerryFerry: 1F.

Ferry stations near Magnetic Island National Park

  • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, 50 min walk,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Magnetic Island National Park?

    The nearest stations to Magnetic Island National Park are:

    • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal is 2983 meters away, 50 min walk.
  • Which bus line stops near Magnetic Island National Park?

    250

  • What time is the first ferry to Magnetic Island National Park?

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

  • What time is the last ferry to Magnetic Island National Park?

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

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Public Transportation to Magnetic Island National Park

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Magnetic Island National Park? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal.

Bus: 250.Ferry: 1F.

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Location: Magnetic Island, Townsville

Magnetic Island National Park
Magnetic Island National ParkMagnetic 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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