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25.01.2022 Fun fact Friday A koala is a marsupial, the word marsupial comes from the Latin word marsupium, meaning pouch. Often mistakingly called koala bears, they aren't beary bear like at all, see what we did there A koala's young is born after just 30-36 days of pregnancy - what a dream and called a joey, they are born the size of a jellybean (immature) and then develop further in the safety of a pouch, whereas a bear gives birth to a cub after being pregnant for roughly 7 mon...ths. Photo via @drift.woody www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

24.01.2022 WILD AND FREE... just how little kids should be! Let me give you a real quick run down on our playgrounds, we'd LOVE to hear your thoughts in the comments. Picnic Bay - super great play and grass area for kids, the only one that is fenced in, once they're up they are rather enclosed till they get across to the slide (no falling off the edges here for the little ones, no running back and forward for the grown ups), best enjoyed in the mornings as there is no shade sail (yet!).... Nelly Bay - a hugeeee grassy area which leads to the beach and the coolest climbing tower and slippery slide, also some little slides and arguable the best swings on the island, gets a little sunny in the afternoons but hey, slip slop slap. Alma Bay - shady and picturesque, swing, climb, spin, slide. Alma's park is a great all rounder, a little something for everyone... and the view, that's for you Mums and Dads! Horseshoe Bay - this one has some AWESOME climbing nets which are perfect for the big kids, there's a couple of slides, swings and a little cubby like area to set up shop in. The best bit? Each of these parks is on the beachfront so there is plenty of room to run, splash in the sea, build sandcastles on the shore and burn off some of that never-ending energy. Photo via @mowgliandthebear_ www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

22.01.2022 Looking for a way to greet your next sunrise with magical 360-degree views of the coast and coral sea? From the turn-off to Radical Bay, this track ascends, sometimes steeply, to follow a ridge behind the bays before arriving at the ruins of the Forts complex operated during World War II. Lookouts afford excellent views to the Palm Island Group in the north and Bowling Green Bay National Park in the south. Magnetic Island’s WWII forts are listed on the Queensland Heritage Reg...ister and are among the best examples of such forts on Queensland’s east coast. This walk is also famous for spotting Koalas in their natural environment as it is home to the largest free-roaming colony in the world. Make sure the Forts walk is on your Maggie to do list! Photo via @drift.woody www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

22.01.2022 Pancakes are ALWAYS a good decision and this little one has the right idea! For the islands quirkiest breaky, brunch, lunch, snack, or dinner visit the @scallywags_cafe crew in Nelly Bay. Super kid friendly you might even spot Kristal (the owner) rocking her own little babe, we are SURE you’ll be made to feel super at home, relaxed, and super full Don’t miss it! Plan the rest of your adventures at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... Photo via @kimaddison #thisismagneticisland

22.01.2022 Take the path less travelled... Up in the hills of Arcadia you'll find a track which leads to the Sphinx lookout. You'll be rewarded by a view which is somewhat similar to this, looking out over Alma Bay and across to Geoffrey and Nelly Bays. Follow the track from the end of Endeavour Road in Arcadia, it's more popular in the wet season but we think it's a pretty incredible spot to discover any old day. Photo via @nolanphotoimg... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

21.01.2022 We don’t mean to show off but you’ll find us here these school holidays! Rock climbing, swimming, snorkelling, hiking, relaxing... Jealous? Photo via @rachel_haye Plan your trip at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

20.01.2022 Been dreaming of a family adventure? We're sure there's nothing quite as easy or as grounding as a Maggie escape. Photo via @mowgliandthebear_... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

20.01.2022 Tweet tweet... Rainbow lorikeets are just 1 of the 316 bird species that call Maggie home and you can get up close and personal with them each afternoon as you hand feed them. Check out @bungalowbayaustralia for more info!... Photo via @soph__camp www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

19.01.2022 Stop looking for paradise... WE FOUND IT. We're going to call it, we've got the best trees The palm trees and casuarinas that line our stunning beaches, the hoop pines which tower out of the granite boulders above the sea, and the eucalypt woodlands which help create an incredible habitat for flora and fauna on Maggie. We've got it. Photo via @saltyluxe... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

19.01.2022 Ugh, what an ordinary commute to work today @aquascenecharters_ Photo via @seanscottphotography Plan your journey at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

19.01.2022 Cruising Maggies coastline. Short but scenic routes lead you from one village to another alongside some of Maggies most stunning headlands and beautiful beaches. Be sure to pull over so you can really appreciate the view, each bay is so diverse and truly offers a different experience. Tell us your favourite bay? Photo via @cheyenne_baty... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

19.01.2022 Ahoy @sandyfeetseekers! Perks of being an island? Incredible headlands surround every inch of Maggie, we'd like to think of it as a big hug from nature Cons? Mm nah, we'll take living amongst this phenomenal backdrop any day, there's something called 'slow living' and Maggie has got it down pat! Plan your escape and slow down with the locals.... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

18.01.2022 Peekaboo... Who deserves a break? YOU deserve a break (and most definitely you Victoria). We are so looking forward to welcoming you back to our warm sunshine and tropical bays. Photo via @levibells... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

18.01.2022 Hump day HOORAY! If you hired one of these bad boys from @islehiremagneticisland (or anywhere else) and didn't take a photo like this, well firstly we are slightly disappointed, and secondly, you need to come back and take one! Our favourite 'topless' spots are Geoffrey Bay under the palms, the far left end of Pacific Drive in Horseshoe Bay, the Nelly Bay esplanade (seriously underrated), and the Rocky Bay lookout. Make sure you tag us! Photo via @paigedodtsmith... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

17.01.2022 It's gonna be a bright (bright) bright (bright) sunshiny day Alma bay sunrises are our favourites and when the wind is just right it is the perfect place to start the day and catch a wave! Photo via @sujungsue... Plan your trip www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

17.01.2022 Who else gets zen vibes just looking at that bright turquoise ocean!? Discover the headlands of Five Bays between Horseshoe Bay and West Point with one of our wonderful tour operators. Photo via @caribbeandontcare... Plan your trip and choose your tours at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

17.01.2022 Virtually transporting you here and counting the days till we welcome you back. Photo via @alejandra.travels www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

17.01.2022 Interrupting your Sunday night scrolling to let you know we're still here and it might be time you planned a long weekend on island time. Photo via @mitecaptures Plan your trip at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

17.01.2022 What life looks like on Maggie. What we lack in reliable phone signal we make up for in quality family time But seriously, we can almost guarantee you'll have the best digital detox. Photo via @_sheridanharris_ Plan your family escape at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

16.01.2022 Hello Bremner Point. If you’re planning a Maggie escape we recommend popping this amazing and yet easily accessible vantage point on your list! You might even be lucky enough to meet some local rock wallabies who live amongst these massive boulders. Photo via @mumpacktravel... Plan your getaway at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

14.01.2022 Another day here on Magnetic Island. Days of endless adventures, incredible animal encounters, pristine beaches and countless secluded bays, a place where the locals live slowly and you have a true chance to reflect and recharge. Photo via @jamesvodicka... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

14.01.2022 The only commute we want to make this week is the drive out to West Point and on our agenda? Fishing, snoozing, and uninterrupted views of the golden hour Photo via @barefoot.wandering Plan your stay at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

14.01.2022 OK say it with me... Arthur Bay, Whitfield Cove, little bay with no official name, Alma Bay... alright alright, we think you get it! Bay after bay, this is paradise. Maybe we should run a competition to name all these little nooks with no names What would you call one?? Photo via @schmidtdogg_ Escape to paradise, www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

13.01.2022 SUNDAY sunshine the birds are chirping, the sun is out, the skies are clear and it’s a good day to have a good day! We thinking this rock overlooking Florence is fast taking over the favourite Arthur Bay rock and WE LOVE IT. Get out and explore, check out our website to help you plan your day.... Photo via @be_buoyant

12.01.2022 We are CELEBRATING the news of those Southern borders opening from December 1st! We have been so lucky on Magnetic Island with the amazing support of Queenslanders, almost all of our operators have managed to make it through but we also realise it still isn’t as busy as it was and there’s a lot of families who haven’t seen each other for a long time! So tell us, have you booked your holiday to Maggie yet? We can’t wait to welcome you to our warm sunshine and tropical paradise...! Photo via @its.me.rhe Get planning your escape from the South at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

12.01.2022 Oh hey are you on your way to meet us? Bremner Point is one of the islands most picturesque vantage points, looking out towards @townsvillenorthqueensland and across our Geoffrey Bay snorkel trail, we'd say our little allied rock wallabies have picked a pretty great spot to call home. Photo via @yogawithfrida... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

12.01.2022 Beep beep! Cruising topless with @islehiremagneticisland We’re big fans of this walkway, it’s called Gabul Way and offers an incredible view of Geoffrey Bay. You’ll walk right alongside massive Hoop Pines which grow from the sea level up between granite boulders, pretty cool! It’s also the walk that links Nelly Bay and Arcadia and I would say @fruits_n_scoops is the treasure at the end... Walk, ice cream, job well done! Photo via @letsgetouttahere_... Check out all our hikes and a whole bunch more at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

11.01.2022 Island sunsets are ALWAYS a good idea We have TWO top sundowner tips... 1. Horseshoe Bay is seriously unreal, depending on the time of the year the sun sets over different parts of the mountain range (IT IS MAGICAL). Not only is it great, it's super accessible and hassle free, when the sun is set toddle across the road for dinner and a drink. 2. West Point, arguably the favourite, she's a bit of a mission to get to. Leaving Picnic Bay you'll travel along a grated dirt road... before arriving at Young Bay. An uninterrupted view of the golden hour is the reward and if you enjoy a spot of fishing or a charcuterie board this is the place to enjoy it. Not sure how to get there? No worries, chat with @magneticjeeptours or @4x4xploremagnetic and book your ride. Where's your favourite island sunset spot? Photo via @thedailyluxe www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

11.01.2022 Ready for a weekend exploring our rugged coastline and pristine bays? So are we! Get amongst nature on our Forts walk over the weekend before it closes for a week (from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th), there's currently no parking at the top while they work on the Forts Junction Hub BUT you can either... 1) Park down the bottom of the hill on the Horseshoe Bay side and hike up via the trail (500 metres or so)... 2) Do the loop from Horseshoe towards the Forts hiking past Balding, Radical, Florence and Arthur Bays (our top pick but a fairly long trek) OR 3) Catch the bus from wherever you are to the start of the track. Photo via @exploreshaw www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

10.01.2022 Would you believe this isn't even the most popular sunset vantage point on the island!? If you want to see the sun go down with an uninterrupted view across the open ocean you need to trek out to West Point BUT if you can't get out there we think Horseshoe Bay offers an alright sunset over the mountain range without any hassle Photo via @amberstorie... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

10.01.2022 Have you heard the news? Magnetic Island is open for business. We’re welcoming Queenslanders back to our tropical paradise! Now is the perfect time for Queenslanders to discover our bushland hikes, catch an epic sunset, cuddle a koala, or do a spot of whale watching. Clear blue skies, warm winter sunshine, beautiful fringing reefs, and palm-lined secluded sandy beaches, come relax, rejuvenate, and recharge during the perfect winter escape on Maggie.... Start planning your getaway at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au & we’ll see you back here real soon! Love, Magnetic Island

09.01.2022 Sleepy Picnic Bay. In 1957 the Townsville Harbour Board approved the building of the jetty we see today and 2 years later it was completed with the addition of the shelter almost 20 years after that. In early 2001 when the new Harbour facilities at Nelly Bay were announced it was also announced that the jetty would be removed as soon as the structure became obsolete. THANKFULLY on Sunday the 8th of July 2001 1500 people rallied on the jetty asking for it to be saved and by 20...04 it had earnt its place on the Queensland Heritage Register. Photo via @_sheridanharris_ www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

09.01.2022 Cruising island style This may just be the perfect way to explore our coastline, stopping at each of our bays, climbing a few mountains, discovering local cafes and restaurants tucked away in side streets, exploring all the good stuff Maggie has to offer. Photo via @rhe.gram... Plan your trip and find your ride at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au/plan-your-trip #thisismagneticisland

08.01.2022 Ohh hey weekend. You know where to find us Photo via @amberstorie Plan your weekend at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

08.01.2022 Guess what? The Forts walk is closed this week while the Forts Junction Hub upgrade gets into FULL swing BUT we've got PLENTY of underrated hikes along our 23km of Trail Network so we think you can find just the one for you! This spot can be found along the old Radical Bay Road, pack a picnic, some water and hit the trail! Check out ALL your options at,... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au/hike Photo via @will.valmadre #thisismagneticisland

06.01.2022 Name the bay... We'll give you a hint, it can be found by foot or sea. Photo via @timothemw... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

06.01.2022 Wildlife Wednesday! Have you watched Izzy's Koala World on @netflixanz yet?? We're big supporters of the Bee family and @magneticislandkoalahospital What they do for our island and its beautiful animals is just phenomenal. Photo via @nelfelife... Learn more about our wildlife at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au/wildlife #thisismagneticisland

06.01.2022 Beach to the back, reef to the front, what more could you want? Photo via @the.aussie.travellers www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

06.01.2022 The favourite, Radical Bay. Hike in from Horseshoe Bay past Balding Bay or the Forts Junction past Arthur and Florence Bays and immerse yourself in one of the islands most picturesque coves where the palm trees line the sand and the water is as blue as it gets. Come make some memories and soak up the RADICAL vibes Photo via @karstanandmaxine... Plan your great escape at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland Please PLEASE look after our beaches, take your rubbish with you and leave only your footprints.

05.01.2022 Take the time to appreciate the journey. Our mountain ranges are next level and it's no wonder why! Did you know that two thirds of Maggie is dense National Parks? So whether you’re driving over the mountain from Horseshoe Bay towards Arcadia, taking the fourbie for a bash down towards Radical, or taking the scenic journey to West Point, you are surrounded by stunning scenery. Photo via @rileys_travels... Plan your journey at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

04.01.2022 HELLO WEEKEND The weather is looking perfect and Maggie is the perfect backdrop to spend the weekend adventuring and supporting local. We’ll see you on island time, plan your trip on our website.... Photo via @charlieemoore #thisismagneticisland

04.01.2022 There's no place like Florence Photo via @barefoot.wandering www.thisismagneticisland.com.au... #thisismagneticisland

03.01.2022 A walk in nature walks the soul back home We hope you are feeling refreshed and recharged, ready to own a new week. Photo via @aworldtolive... www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland

03.01.2022 Today is the day! @izzyskoalaworld premieres on @netflixanz and we are so proud and so excited! Join Izzy and her family as they rescue and rehabilitate koalas on our beautiful Magnetic Island. Congratulations @magneticislandkoalahospital

01.01.2022 TADA Maggie pulled another stunning sunrise out of the hat! This one enjoyed on a BIG ol' granite boulder along the Forts Walk. Imagine that, saying good morning to koalas as you climb a mountain all while the sun rises over the coral sea. Photo via @kobajourney... Check out what else Maggie has to offer at www.thisismagneticisland.com.au #thisismagneticisland