Nelly Bay

Magnetic Island, Australia

Has the most variety of places to eat and drink with over half the island's population living there, perfect for snorkeling or diving.

Places in Nelly Bay

Nelly Bay restaurants The most variety of places to eat and drink on the island, home to over half its population.
Bounce Magnetic Island restaurant An on-site restaurant with weekly events and a wildlife park at the hostel.
Bungalow Bay koala village cafe A cafe at the koala village hosting Australian wildlife, where you can visit and hug a koala.
Bounce Magnetic Island bar An on-site bar with weekly events at the hostel with a wildlife park.

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.

Horseshoe Bay — Water sports central, home to the Marlin Bar pub.
Arcadia & Picnic Bay — Home to the Arcadia Motel and Picnic Bay Hotel, two of the island's 3 pubs.