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Whats On Magnetic Island is your best source for finding a local island festival or event, or for activities, tours, gig guides, fishing, boating, bushwalking and lots more! There's also handy travel information about Magnetic Island in tropical North Queensland. Check out the daily (or annual) calendar for all events and for more info, or sign up to our FREE weekly eReminder to stay in touch with the latest events.
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Friday Night Markets: Weekly  Choose from the Friday Markets at the RSL Hall in Arcadia, and/or the Arcadia VillaGE Hotel Markets every Friday...
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Pop-Up Art Exhibition: Sat 23  You're invitied to the Magnetic Island Pop-Up Art Exhibition Opening on Saturday September 23rd, from 3pm to 8pm. Local...
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Chris Franklin LIVE: Sat 23 Sept  Stand up comedian, number one recording artist and Australia's king of the mullet, Chris 'The Bloke' Franklin performs live...
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Car Boot Sale: Sun 24 Sept  Come down and grab a bargain! The Car Boot Sale is on again from 10am - 2pm, this Sunday...
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Horseshoe Bay Market: Sun 24 Sept  Jewellery, clothing, art, food, and an assortment of treasures are all available at the Horseshoe Bay markets. A wonderful...
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Spaghetti Eating Comp: Sun 24  It's on again - Mamma Romas 'Spagball Contest 2'! They'll serve you as many spaghetti bolognese you can eat...
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Remember to check the What's On calendar for more events happening this weekend PLUS sign up for your FREE weekly eReminder to stay up to date with Magnetic Island events.
2 simple ways to help our wildlife while your on Maggie:
• SLOW DOWN and please drive carefully - especially at dusk
• Don't feed the birds, possums or any wildlife. What you may be feeding them could be harmful to their health.
• SLOW DOWN and please drive carefully - especially at dusk
• Don't feed the birds, possums or any wildlife. What you may be feeding them could be harmful to their health.
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Great Barrier Reef Film Festival (GBRFF)
Thurs 6 - Sun 9 September 2018
Magnetic Island, Townsville, North Queensland
For the full festival program visit gbrff.com.au
The Great Barrier Reef Festival is one of North Queensland’s leading film festivals and serves up an exciting program of feature films, short films, documentaries, industry talks and workshops from around Australia.
Highlights include Shorts @ The Sea which is held at a spectacular seaside location in Geoffrey Bay with food and beverages available on the night. The GBRFF weekend continues at the Arcadia Village Hotel and includes Village Shorts plus a wide range of film events that will satiate the appetites of everyone from film enthusiasts to film professionals - with special events for families.
GBRFF also offers kids and audiences a great way of enjoying film and related media through a variety of experiences and workshops including FREE kids film workshops.
Discount ferry and movie tickets are available. You will need to get in early to secure accommodation on Magnetic Island, and to book your GBRFF tickets.
More information and the full GBRFF program visit: gbrff.com.au
Visit the GBRFF Facebook page
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To stay in touch and get the latest news and programming details, like us on Facebook or sign up to our newsletter at gbrff.com.au
We highly recommend that you book your accommodation early and stay for the weekend!
We highly recommend that you book your accommodation early and stay for the weekend!
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Check out all the annual events on Magnetic Island.
What else can you do on Magnetic Island?
• Check out our 'Top Things To Do' and activities for some thought starters!
• Find out whats happening by checking the 24/7 calendar, or join our eReminder, with email updates every week.
• Check out our 'Top Things To Do' and activities for some thought starters!
• Find out whats happening by checking the 24/7 calendar, or join our eReminder, with email updates every week.
Magnetic Island Stories and Videos
This is our selection of overhead go-pros, roadside travels, island audio tracks, fascinating island characters plus lots more. Contact Whats On if you'd like us to add your story or video to our selection.
• The Magnetic Island Community Plan - 'Towards 2020'
