One of North Queensland’s best kept secrets boasting an untapped and unique territory within Australia’s Great Barrier Reef region, all waiting for you to discover…
Maggie island Marina, located just 20 minutes from Townsville mainland is a gateway to glorious cruising pathways, and ensures unlimited adventure for all sailors, fisherman and boaties alike. Maggie Island marina provides brand new first class facilities to make your stay as comfortable as possible and our friendly staff make customer service their priority, making Maggie Island Marina your home away from home.
Maggie Island Marina is surrounded by picturesque mountains and situate in amongst rock walls (home to our native wallabies) and this protective surrounding also ensures a safe haven for your vessel during North Queensland’s tropical cyclone season!
Harbour Entry & Departure Protocol
All vessels entering Magnetic Island Marina should be aware of the protocol required by the Townsville Harbour Master regarding entering and departing the Nelly Bay Harbour Magnetic Island.
All vessels should announce themselves on Channel
16 VHFENTERING the harbour:"All vessels, all vessels, this is (VESSEL NAME) entering Nelly Bay Harbour Magnetic Island"
DEPARTING the harbour:"All vessels, all vessels, this is (VESSEL NAME) departing Nelly Bay Harbour Magnetic Island"
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- All vessels should be aware that the Ferry and Car Barge have right of way in the Nelly Bay Harbour entrance channel at all times. If you are entering or departing while the Ferry or Car Barge is in the channel it is a courtesy to give way.
- Please be aware that the harbour has a mean low tide minimum of 2.5m Lat
