Townsville is the place for never ending sunshine and relaxation. The best place to visit is the Magnetic Island, Townsville. It is located on the Cleveland Bay. The island is the place for optimum energy and relaxation. The island is popularly known as the playground for anybody who visits the place. It is only 20minutes from the heart of the city. When Captain Cook was sailing by the east coast of Australia his compass had a great magnetic effect towards this island. Thus, the name Magnetic Island, Townsville came into existence.

The Magnetic Island, Townsville is a rich place for wildlife and numerous eucalyptus trees. Tourists turn up in the island also for bird watching. There are a number of bird sanctuaries in the island. Bush stone curlews are one of the bird species which is popular in the island. There are a number of activities that can be performed while you are in the island; horse riding is the one worth mentioning.

Koalas and the numerous birds are the best features of the Magnetic Island, Townsville.

Almost 23 beaches are present around the island. The island is a place of golden sand. Being the land of dazzling sunshine the sands shine and the pleasure is soon found on a visitor's eye.

The 23 beaches that are present around this island are easily accessible to people. There are a few beaches which are extremely private and cannot be accessed by common visitors.

Magnetic Island, Townsville has got a lot of physical activities for the visitors. Horse riding, parasailing, fishing, water activities are few of the activities taken up by the tourists. Apart from this there are around 25 walking tracks which is a good physical exercise for people.

There are a lot of buses which run regularly within the island. So, it is easier to visit the various parts of islands at one go. There are a lot of holiday homes and resorts in the island which helps in easy accommodation for the tourists. Thus, the island is a place for tranquility and peace for many who visit Townsville.

Hotels in Townsville
Plaza Hotel	Holiday Inn Hotel
Jupiters Townsville And Casino Hotel	Mercure Inn Hotel
Seagulls Resort	Ibis Hotel