Must-do · (ferry ~$36-42 return)

Magnetic Island day trip

Magnetic Island, Townsville, Queensland

Ferry over for the Forts Walk (wild koalas), hand-fed rock wallabies at Geoffrey Bay and a topless Barbie-car hire: backpacker heaven.

Type: Must-do

Cost: (ferry ~$36-42 return)

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