Magnetic Island Return Ferry from Townsville | Summer Travel

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Magnetic Island Return Ferry

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Magnetic Island Return Ferry

Townsville ⇄ Magnetic Island · SeaLink · 20 min crossing

Magnetic Island’s relaxed tropical lifestyle, quiet secluded beaches, rugged nature, abundant wildlife and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef make it a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

  • Return catamaran ticket
  • Only 20 minutes one way
  • Up to 17 daily return services
  • Backpacker price

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🎟️ Valid 180 days from purchase · No set departure · Tickets instantly

About the ferry

Relax and unwind on Magnetic Island where you will find secluded beaches, rugged nature, abundant wildlife and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Conducting up to 17 daily return services to Magnetic Island, SeaLink can have you in paradise in only 20 minutes on one of our state-of-the-art, high-speed catamarans. Relax on a secluded beach, cruise the tropical waters of North Queensland or try one of the many adventure activities on offer on Magnetic Island.

Highlights

  • Up to 17 daily return services to Magnetic Island
  • 20-minute crossing on a high-speed SeaLink catamaran
  • Ticket valid for 180 days from date of purchase (1 x return journey)
  • No need to book a set ferry departure: use any SeaLink ferry, any day
  • Backpacks, suitcases, surfboards, bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters all included
  • Exclusive backpacker price
SeaLink catamaran ferry crossing calm blue water with the hills of Magnetic Island behind

Included

  • Return SeaLink catamaran ticket (1 x return journey)
  • Standard backpacks, suitcases and carry-on items, stowed in the lower-deck luggage racks
  • Surfboards, bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters
  • Tickets sent instantly

On the island

  • Secluded beaches, rugged nature and abundant wildlife
  • Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef
  • More than 20 restaurants & pubs, including a Theatre Restaurant
  • The Magnetic Island Brewery and a number of tour experiences

Your trip

SeaLink catamaran berthed at the ferry terminal in Townsville

Depart

Breakwater Terminal, Townsville

Ferries leave from Breakwater Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City QLD 4810. There are multiple departures every day: show your ticket at the terminal or on board.

SeaLink catamaran crossing calm blue water towards a marina below green hills

Cross

20 minutes across Cleveland Bay

A fast, comfortable 20-minute crossing. Up to 17 services a day between Townsville and Nelly Bay, from early in the morning until late at night.

Long jetty reaching out over turquoise water from a tropical beach

Arrive

Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island

Staying at Summer House Magnetic Island? Take the local bus from the terminal and it drops you outside the hostel.

Good to know: Ticket valid 180 days from date of purchase · 1 x return journey · No set departure: any SeaLink ferry, any day · Passenger-only catamaran · Operator: SeaLink

FAQs

Yes. Your ticket is valid for 1 return ferry trip, so don’t worry if you change your day or booked the wrong day. Just show your ticket on arrival; it can be used once.

Breakwater Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City QLD 4810.

There are multiple departures everyday. Show your ticket at the terminal or onboard the vessel.

There are more than 20 restaurants & pubs on the island, including a Theatre Restaurant. Visitors can also choose from several accommodation options, the Magnetic Island Brewery and a number of exciting tour experiences.

Standard travel backpacks, suitcases, and carry-on items are completely free to bring on board! You just carry your bags onto the vessel with you and stow them securely in the designated lower-deck luggage racks.

This specific SeaLink ferry is a passenger-only catamaran. However, surfboards, bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters are 100% welcome on board and are fully included in your standard walk-on ticket price!

It is a super fast, comfortable 20-minute journey across Cleveland Bay. SeaLink operates up to 17 regular services per day between Townsville and Nelly Bay (Magnetic Island), starting early in the morning until late at night.

You can take the local bus from the terminal and it will drop you outside the hostel on the island.

Why book with Summer Travel?

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