Magnetic Island is an island 8 kilometres (5 mi) offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This 52 km2 (20.1 sq mi) mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry. There is a large 39.5 km2 (15.3 sq mi) National Park and bird sanctuary and walking tracks can be taken between the populated bays and to a number of tourist destinations such as the World War II forts.
The view of Magnetic Island from the Castle Hill, Townsville
Sunset from Horseshoe Bay
Plans for Surgeon's Quarters at the Quarantine Station, 1886
The observation post overlooking Cleveland Bay, "Magnetic Battery"
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 179,011 as of the 2021 census, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and Northern Australia. It is unofficially considered the capital of North Queensland. Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.
Image: Ross River flowing through Townsville CBD
Image: Aerial view of the city in Australia
Image: PTRG exterior street 2012 1
Image: Former Queen's Hotel, The Strand, Townsville, established 1872
