Things to do
Accessibility
Gabul Way linking Nelly Bay to Geoffrey Bay
Things to do
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Best Bus Tours have a wheelchair accessible bus and plenty of great tour options.
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Contact
0435 580 292
bookings@magneticislandtours.net.au
www.magneticislandtours.net.au
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Beach wheelchairs can be hired from:
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Horseshoe Bay Convenience Store (2/7 Pacific Dr, Horseshoe Bay, Ph: 4778 5080)
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Arcadia News agency (4/7 Marine Parade, Arcadia, Ph: 4778 5302).
Wheelchair accessible beachfront access is available at:​
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Horseshoe Bay
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Alma Bay
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Geoffrey Bay
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Nelly Bay
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Picnic Bay​​
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Gabul Way Pathway
The impressive floating walkway links Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay. The cantilevered walkway is adjacent to Arcadia Road and provides an access route for pedestrians, cyclists and is disability compliant.
Breakout platforms are built into the design that offer sweeping views of Geoffrey Bay and Cape Cleveland.
Passenger Ferry and Car Barge
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The SeaLink passenger ferry, ferry terminals and Magnetic Island Ferries (car barge) are wheelchair accessible.*note lower level only for car barge.
Bus and Taxi
The buses are wheelchair accessible.
Magnetic Maxi Service operate the taxi service on Magnetic Island with a station wagon and maxi taxis available.
A taxi rank is located at the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, or a pick up can be arranged by calling 0432 207 186.
Parking
Disability parking is provided at.
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Sealink Townsville ferry terminal.
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Magnetic Island Ferries Townsville ferry terminal.
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Nelly Bay ferry terminal.
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Picnic Bay jetty.
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Alma Bay.
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Horseshoe Bay foreshore.
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IGA Nelly Bay.
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Amenities
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Accessible toilets are at the following places.
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Magnetic Island Ferries (car barge) same level as cars.
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Sealink ferry and terminals.
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Horseshoe Bay foreshore.
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Picnic Bay jetty​.
Magnetic Glamping provides all accessible accommodation.
Stayz features several wheelchair accessible holiday accommodation that can be booked online. www.stayz.com.au