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MAGNETIC ISLAND TODAY...
A NICE PLACE TO
VISIT…OR A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE?
VISITORS & LOCALS LOVE:
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Picnic Bay Jetty. Endeavour Falls.
Alma Bay. Beachfront barbeques.
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Koalas, rock wallabies & tropical
birds in their natural habitats.
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The Island’s many
markets and festivals. Days
full of music, fun, stalls & activities.
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Beaches, secluded bays and scenic
lookouts. The ‘Forts’ bushwalk.
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Restaurants, taverns and numerous
art galleries.
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Award winning tours and activities.
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Fishing, snorkelling and water
sports. Trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef.
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LIVING HERE:
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House prices start from
approximately $280,000. Holiday home ownership popular.
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Population: less than 3000
permanent. 60,000 visitors each year.
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Employment:
Business
ownership, casual work or commute to Townsville.
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Facilities: Good: Primary
school, bus/taxi/hire cars, all emergency services, local newspapers and
eateries. Golf, bowls and water sports. Regular Ferry and barge services.
Other facilities in Townsville (25 minutes across Cleveland Bay).
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Retail: Boutiques, pool care, art galleries and
centres, giftware, souvenirs, shoes, pharmacy, liquor stores, hairdressers,
convenience stores, Australia Post, hardware, garden nursery, photographic
store, beauty services, bakery. credit union.
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MARKETS
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RSL Grounds: Friday Night Markets
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Saturday Morning Markets - Easter Saturday until last Sat in October.
Contact RSL - Phone 4758 1233
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Horseshoe Bay Markets: Last Sunday in the Month.
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Beachfront Horseshoe Bay
Contact: Di Mackie - Phone 4778
5479
CHURCH SERVICES
ANGLICAN
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St Margaret's - Family Service each Sunday
at 9:00 am
Endeavour Rd, Arcadia
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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD |
Magnetic Island Community Church -6.30 pm
Magnetic International Resort
Contact: Tom Palmer 4778 5559
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BAPTIST CHURCH
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Family Service Sunday at 9:30 am
25 Wansfell
St, Picnic Bay
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
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St Joan of Arc - Vigil
Mass Saturday 5 pm |
- Rosary Tuesday 10 am
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LIBERAL CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA |
Chapel of the Holy Spirit - Holy Eucharist
- Sunday 10:00 am
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UNITING CHURCH |
Family Sunday Church Service - 9:00 am
Turnbridge
St, Nelly Bay
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FINE RESTAURANTS ART
GALLERIES
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
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Magnetic Island Chamber of Commerce - Ph: 4778 5955 |
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Magnetic Island Development Assoc. Inc (MICDA) -Ph: 4758 1583 |
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Magnetic Island Ratepayers Association (MIRRA) - Ph: 4758 1014 |
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Magnetic Island Tourism Association - Ph: 4758 1355 |
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Magnetic Island Rotary Club - Ph: 4758 1334 |
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Magnetic Island Lions Club - Ph: 4778 5468 |
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Magnetic Island Film Society - PO Box 100, Magnetic Island 4819 |
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Magnetic Island Country Club - Ph: 4758 188 |
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Magnetic Jazz Association Inc - Ph: 4778 5918 |
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Magnetic Island Bowls Club - Ph: 4778 5290 |
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Magnetic Island Boat Club - Ph: 4778 5320 |
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Magnetic Island History & Craft Centre - Ph: 4778 5007 |
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Magnetic Island Musicians Club - Ph: 4778 5339 |
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Magnetic Island RSLA Sub Branch - Ph: 4758 1233 |
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Magnetic Island Senior Citizens - Ph: 4778 5662 |
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Friends of Magnetic Island - Ph: 4758 1583 |
MEDIA
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MAGNETIC
COMMUNITY NEWS
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