Horseshoe Bay beach

Horseshoe Bay is the best beach in Magnetic Island of Australia. There are a lot of palms and plain trees, nice sand with good entry into the water, no waves, but there is a swimming net. Not surprisingly, this is the center of the beach life in the island with the highest amount of tourists. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -19.118727, 146.853974

See also: Magnetic island

Hotels [edit]

Most hotels of Horseshoe Bay are located in the east end of the beach. Beach resorts are quite expensive (room from US$150 per night). But 300 meters from the shore, you can find good options from US$60 per night.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Townsville international airport (TSV). Next take a bus to the stop "Flinders St at Wickham Street" (routes 200, 201, 206).

From Townsville Breakwater marina take a ferry to Nelly Bay of the Magnetic island. Next take a bus #250 to the stop Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay.

When to go [edit]

The best time to travel to the beaches of Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island is a dry season from April to November.

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