5/5 - Excellent
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Picnic Bay is a quiet and somewhat more remote part of the island, however there are some great hikes, a swimming area and a pub within walking distance.
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Tropical Palms
34 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, Picnic Bay, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star spa motel in Picnic Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and ...
Madison Plaza Townsville
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Aquarius on the Beach
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Madison Ocean Breeze
81 Mitchell Street, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
2 Dibbs Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
81 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Magnetic Island Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Picnic Bay at Magnetic Island Golf Course. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Things to do
Magnetic Island: West Point Sunset Safari
$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
$27
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aquascene Magnetic Island Discovery Tour
$101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Picnic Bay
4.7
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
You would need some sort of transportation if you stayed at Picnic Bay. There is a Pub and a couple of little restaurants available. A quiet part of Magnetic Island.
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- The Strand Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Strand Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Mater Hospital Pimlico
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Cluden Racecourse
- Riverway Lagoon
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Queens Gardens
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Murray Sporting Complex
- Strand Rockpool
- Arcadia Village
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Jezzine Barracks
- Toolakea Beach
- Strand Waterpark
- Townsville Golf Club
- 1300SMILES Stadium
- Alma Bay Beach
- Australian Institute of Marine Science