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Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay ( ID magnetic_island___horseshoe_bay )      Hits: 714
You are here: Australia > Australia > Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay ( ID magnetic_island___horseshoe_bay )
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Next Big City (Airport):  Townsville
Next Town: Magnetic Island, Horseshoe Bay
Latitude:   -19.1179
Longitude: 146.858
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Good for:
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Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.

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Long sandy bay, about 3km. Only few people around. get out of their way.

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Summer: day time temp 30-35°C. Water temp 29°C. Wear a lyrca suit or rash vest with long sleeves to protect against jellyfish stings, and sunburn. Winter: day time temp 22-27°C. Water temp 22°C. Short wetsuit is comfortable.

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In the summer, if the wind is Northerly, it's best at Horseshoe Bay.

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 How to get there
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From the Townsville Aiport catch a taxi or shuttle bus to the ferry terminal, then take the ferry to Magnetic island (25mins). Find the bay in the north of the island, a bus will take you there.

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