Base Magnetic Island
Hostel
Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Nelly Bay, Base Magnetic Island is a hostel. The hostel is close to Rocky Bay Lookout and Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail, about 10.8 km from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre), about 0.5 km from Rocky Bay. The most comfortable time to visit Nelly Bay is generally September to November.
Location
What's nearby
- Rocky Bay Lookout0.3 km
- Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail0.3 km
- Rocky Bay0.5 km
- Rocky Bay and Picnic Bay Lookout0.5 km
- Nelly Bay0.6 km
- Rocky Bay Lookout Point0.7 km
Straight-line distances.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Townsville International Airport (Civil Area) — 11.8 km
- Nearest station
- Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre) — 10.8 km
- Nearest beach
- Rocky Bay — 0.5 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 22.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- AUD
- Power
- Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
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