Horseshoe Bay
Magnetic Island, Australia
Water sports central, home to the Marlin Bar pub.
Places in Horseshoe Bay
- Marlin Bar dining One of the island's 3 pubs, at the heart of water sports central Horseshoe Bay.
- Marlin Bar One of the island's 3 pubs, located in water sports central Horseshoe Bay.
Practical notes for Magnetic Island
- Best time to visit
- May to October offers cooler, drier weather ideal for hiking the Forts Walk and snorkeling around the reefs.
- Getting around
- Nelly Bay has the most variety of places to eat and drink and is the main ferry arrival point, with Horseshoe Bay for water sports and Arcadia and Picnic Bay each home to a pub.
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English.
- Timezone
- AEST (UTC+10, no daylight saving in Queensland)
- Current trends
- Magnetic Island's hospitality scene continues to run on hostel-driven community events, with Bounce Magnetic Island's weekly events and wildlife park and Nomads' waterfront pool socials anchoring a backpacker culture that peaks with the island's monthly full moon party, one of the best in Australia.
Other neighborhoods in Magnetic Island
- Nelly Bay — Has the most variety of places to eat and drink with over half the island's population living there, perfect for snorkeling or diving.
- Arcadia & Picnic Bay — Home to the Arcadia Motel and Picnic Bay Hotel, two of the island's 3 pubs.
Read the full Magnetic Island guide