Bushwalking

Bushwalking on Magnetic Island has many great adventures!

Would you prefer a casual beach stroll or setting out on a bush track to discover grand views, hidden bays and beaches?

Maybe the butterfly walk and an adventure through the tropical lagoon before lunch?

Magnetic Island has a great selection of bushwalking tracks to choose from. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:

1 The Butterfly Walk

2 Horseshoe Bay Lagoon

3 The Forts Walk

4 The Forts/Arthur/Florence/Radical/Balding/Horseshoe Bays

5 The Forts to Horseshoe Bay

6 Arcadia to The Forts

7 Nelly Bay To Arcadia & Endeavour Falls

8 Rocky Bay

9 Hawkings Point

10 Sails Rock

11 Cockle Bay

12 West Point

Print out/download your handy National Parks map here > mi_national_parks.pdf

For your safety please REMEMBER:

WATER: Make sure you have enough fresh drinking water for your journey. Most of the tracks have NO access to drinking water. If you're not use to the North Queensland weather, you'll need A LOT more water than you think - take at least 2 litres of water per person.

STINGERS: November to March is stinger season. If you venture into the water wear a stinger suit. If you get stung have some vinegar with you to douse the sting. Click here for more information on stingers in North Queensland.

For the rest of the year between March and November you can comfortably luxuriate in the temperate northern waters.

SUN PROTECTION: Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat.

FOOTWEAR: If you're going to the beach, wear thongs. If you're going for a bushwalk it's recommended you wear closed shoes.

INJURED ANIMALS: To report injured wildlife you can contact the Wildlife Care Station Magnetic Island 24/7 on 0458 716 922 or 4758 1457 or Magnetic Island Fauna Care Organization (MIFCO) on 0427 918 130.

HEAT EXHAUSTION: Your choice of day will also make a big difference to the enjoyment of your walk so you can avoid the direct heat of the sun.

• Morning Walks (facing West): West Point, Cockle Bay, Hawkings Point, Nelly to Arcadia via Horseshoe Bay Ridge

• Afternoon Walks (facing East): The Forts to Horseshoe Bay via Arthur, Florence, Radical and Balding Bays.

MID SUMMER: The strength of the sun and the overall heat changes dramtically between mid November to March. We recommend you try and finish your morning walks by 12 noon and begin your afternoon walks around 3pm to avoid the midday heat and sun.

Avoid walking or cycling between 12 noon - 3pm during summer.