Magnetic Island - Queensland, Australia
If time is no objection on a trip to Australia I strongly suggest you make your way up from Airlie and stop before reaching Cairns in Townsville. Known for one part for being one o Queensland's biggest student town, it is, for another part, the docking spot of the ferry that will take you to Magnetic Island.
Here you will have a definite choice to do. If you stay on the mainland you will be in for another treat of partying, boozing and whole new universe of pub crawling. If your liver cries out for a most deserved rest take a peak at the Island next to you. Two nights on Magnetic will put you back on track for another couple of weeks.
Make your stay either at the coconuts (I know, don't ask) or at Arkies Resort, the most animated spots on such a quiet Island. Take the opportunity to rent a bike (available at the backpackers) and go for a ride around the Island. If you can afford it go for the little cars mini-moke-like. From bay to bay you'll find the enchantment and soon you will be at peace.
Located as well on the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island's beaches are made of sand coming from the corrosion of the reef itself. It is quite common to actually find pieces of coral lying on the beach but don't be tempted. It is an offence to take any residues from the beach as dead as they may be. They will enforce an on-the-spot fine starting at 500 AUSD. I had the pleasure to take a swim with a sting ray. Had I known what it could do to me, this story would have turned into a ulogy.
Hard to resist at this Island with its 22 bays all worthy of a visit!!! Better done with company than solo but always a must do. The night time will be spent meeting other fellow travellers since each bay works almost as an item. If you are lucky, your conversation will be disrupted by native; the possum.
Rise with the sun and pack a bag that will take keep you for the day. An extra sweater, extra socks, a fresh t-shirt, a meal, a snack and a lot of water. Hit the road or should I say the tracks. The inside of the Island is composed by hills and mountains filled with hiking tracks for one to spend some time in the nature (about 24 km according to my guide and the highest point at 497 meters).Even if you are not a big hiking fan I strongly suggest you start walking. By the time you'll get to the top of the highest hills, you'll find the forts build during WWII. Magnetic Island was a strategic point in the conflicts between Japan and Australia. If you keep your eyes open, you might even find some koalas high up in the eucalyptus trees that built this tropical forest. Even more, if you a god damned lucky bastard, you'll even see them in action. They sleep 20 hours a day, the little things and all I got to see was some live snoring!!!
Don't get attached to those babies since you can’t get too close and there is quite a walk back with little sunlight ahead.
It's time to go, some more adventures await for us.
Take Care and Keep on Travelling!!
More information on:
www.magneticisland.com
www.magnetic-island.com.au
www.magnetictimes.com
www.magneticisland.info
www.aims.gov.au/pages/about/environs/magnetic-is.html
Here you will have a definite choice to do. If you stay on the mainland you will be in for another treat of partying, boozing and whole new universe of pub crawling. If your liver cries out for a most deserved rest take a peak at the Island next to you. Two nights on Magnetic will put you back on track for another couple of weeks.
Make your stay either at the coconuts (I know, don't ask) or at Arkies Resort, the most animated spots on such a quiet Island. Take the opportunity to rent a bike (available at the backpackers) and go for a ride around the Island. If you can afford it go for the little cars mini-moke-like. From bay to bay you'll find the enchantment and soon you will be at peace.
Located as well on the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island's beaches are made of sand coming from the corrosion of the reef itself. It is quite common to actually find pieces of coral lying on the beach but don't be tempted. It is an offence to take any residues from the beach as dead as they may be. They will enforce an on-the-spot fine starting at 500 AUSD. I had the pleasure to take a swim with a sting ray. Had I known what it could do to me, this story would have turned into a ulogy.
Hard to resist at this Island with its 22 bays all worthy of a visit!!! Better done with company than solo but always a must do. The night time will be spent meeting other fellow travellers since each bay works almost as an item. If you are lucky, your conversation will be disrupted by native; the possum.
Rise with the sun and pack a bag that will take keep you for the day. An extra sweater, extra socks, a fresh t-shirt, a meal, a snack and a lot of water. Hit the road or should I say the tracks. The inside of the Island is composed by hills and mountains filled with hiking tracks for one to spend some time in the nature (about 24 km according to my guide and the highest point at 497 meters).Even if you are not a big hiking fan I strongly suggest you start walking. By the time you'll get to the top of the highest hills, you'll find the forts build during WWII. Magnetic Island was a strategic point in the conflicts between Japan and Australia. If you keep your eyes open, you might even find some koalas high up in the eucalyptus trees that built this tropical forest. Even more, if you a god damned lucky bastard, you'll even see them in action. They sleep 20 hours a day, the little things and all I got to see was some live snoring!!!
Don't get attached to those babies since you can’t get too close and there is quite a walk back with little sunlight ahead.
It's time to go, some more adventures await for us.
Take Care and Keep on Travelling!!
More information on:
www.magneticisland.com
www.magnetic-island.com.au
www.magnetictimes.com
www.magneticisland.info
www.aims.gov.au/pages/about/environs/magnetic-is.html
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