Magnetic Island Attractions
As a first time visitor, one cannot be but amazed at the sheer number
of things to do and see. Magnetic Island has attractions to suit
everybody, the young and old, the male and female. Honeymooners are
blessed with blissful tranquility and natural beauty. Adventure-seekers
can find countless water sports activities. Nature lovers can only
relish at the natural wonders such as the Great Reef and the natural
parks of the island. Some of the island’s peculiarities are listed
below:
 Giant Salt water Croc The island’s unique Giant
(nearly 4 meter long) saltwater crocodile lives next to the bar in the
Picnic Bay Hotel. Locals call it Rin Tin Tin, and he is a huge tourist
attraction. Sea Kayaks Kayaking is an excellent way to
explore the island’s wonderful coastline as well as the numerous marine
parks. Trained and accredited tour guides will help visitors have a
great kayak experience. Bush and Beach Rides Once of the most
exciting experiences of the island is to explore the island on
horseback. Take your horse into the interior of the island as well as
swimming into the sea. It is awesome to get the horses into the crystal
clear waters and swim with them. Professional tours are organized at
Horseshoe Bay.
 Golf For those who love a more quiet setting,
golf at the Magnetic Island Country Club in Picnic Bay is an enchanting
idea. The golf course at the Club offers the opportunity to walk through
the wonderful countryside with native flora and fauna and
extraordinarily scenic views. Bushwalks The Island presents
to nature-lovers nearly 25 km of walking track through the hills of the
National Park. This is an exceptional opportunity to feel the wildlife
in its natural habitat. The Forts Walk is one of the most spectacular
routes of the island. It is just 4 km and can be covered in less than an
hour. Different trails have differing levels of difficulty. Some trails
can be covered within the hour while other can take as much as 5 hours
to complete. Balding Bay, Hawkings Point, Florence Bay and Arthur Bay
are some of the natural attractions of the island that one can trek to.
Professional tours will guide the visitor and enable him to find the
Koalas, wallabies and rainbow lorikeets. For more experienced walkers,
walking trail information signs are available all over the island.
The Reef
 The Great Barrier Reef is certainly the most popular
activity of the island. Scuba diving on the reef is the big thing. The
myriad of multi-colored fish and marine life is a sight to behold. Dive
courses can be organized for the newbie. The dive at SS Yongala Wreck is
counted as one of the top ten wreck dives in the world. Diving and
snorkeling gear are available on hire from clubs. Sailing Cruises
Sailing is another wonderful way to explore the island as well as the
pristinely beautiful ocean that surrounds Magnetic Island. Cruise
organizers are available throughout the island.
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