Magazine Island is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Townsville region, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Magazine Island Review

Magazine Island is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Magazine Island.

It is located in the area of Townsville region, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Magazine Island a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Magazine Island with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Magazine Island makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Magazine Island

Townsville region is a place in QLD that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Magazine Island.

Camping in Magazine Island

If you intend on camping in Magazine Island it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Magazine Island is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Townsville region.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Magazine Island have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Magazine Island

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Townsville region require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Magazine Island it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Magazine Island

Througout Australia and in places such as Townsville region, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Magazine Island, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Magazine Island where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Magazine Island to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Magazine Island

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Townsville region can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Magazine Island can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Magazine Island

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Townsville region.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Magazine Island may include:

Marine life in Magazine Island: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Magazine Island: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Magazine Island

Experienced surfers will find QLD conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Magazine Island alone.

Boating in Magazine Island

Please enquire directly with Magazine Island or the office of Townsville region to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Magazine Island.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Magazine Island is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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