Getting here
Flights to Magnetic Island – Townsville
Townsville is the airport for Magnetic Island, and connections are made to the island by ferry. All major domestic airlines serve Townsville airport, including Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Blue. Gateway cities include Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Brisbane. Several regional carriers also provide service to Townsville, namely Rex, Qantaslink, and Skytrans. The Magnetic Island...
Car hire
Car hire is readily available through the major companies in most cities within Australia. Thus, you may hire a vehicle and drive to Townsville, putting your hire vehicle on our Magnetic Island Ferries barge for direct service to Nelly Bay. Another option is to travel as a passenger on the ferry, then hire a car...
Townsville airport
Townsville, in North Queensland, is the airport for Magnetic Island and connections are made throughout the day to the island by high-speed ferry. The Townsville airport is served daily by all major domestic air carriers as well as several regional airlines. Gateway departure cities include Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, and Brisbane. The Magnetic Island Ferries terminal...