Magnetic Island National Park, Nature reserve in Townsville City, Australia.
The 52-square-kilometer park features dense forests, rocky shorelines, and open woodlands with numerous walking trails through different ecosystems.
Captain James Cook named the island in 1770 when he noticed magnetic disturbances affecting his ship's compass while sailing near the coastline.
The Wulgurukaba people maintained seasonal camps across the island's bays, traveling between locations in traditional canoes for thousands of years.
Ferry services from Townsville operate daily to Magnetic Island, with the dry season from May to October offering optimal weather conditions for visits.
The park contains northern Australia's largest population of wild koalas, estimated at 800 individuals living among the eucalyptus forests.
Location: Townsville City
Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science
GPS coordinates: -19.13942,146.83208
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:42
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