Getting around by boat and ferry Queensland

SeaLink North Queensland is a popular ferry company linking Townsville to Magnetic Island. Ferries depart from the Breakwater terminal on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville and travel to Nelly Bay Harbour on Magnetic Island. SeaLink offers the fastest boats, but they are reserved for passengers only. The return fare from Townsville to Magnetic Island costs $32 with SeaLink. It is accessible by bus (lines 200, 201, 206, stop: ferry terminal) and has free parking nearby.

Moreton Venture organizes tours on Mereton Island. It is possible to take the ferry to spend just one day.

Serves the second maritime route, Port of Brisbane-Tangalooma.

This ferry offers trips from Townsville to Magnetic Island for pedestrians and people with a vehicle.

Ferries are equipped with a lounge area, plasma screens and a bar. They will transport you from Shute Harbour or Abel Point Marina to Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island, Long Island, as well as Daydream Island Resort. Regular departures between 7 am and 17 pm.

The company provides the first route, Scarborough-Bulwer, which joins the island.

Starting point for Sealink ferries for Magnetic Island and Greyhound buses for different destinations.