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Photo opportunities

Woman on rock looking at ocean

View of Alma Bay from Arcadia Lookout

Magnetic Island serves as an inspiring haven for all photographers, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and captivating subjects to capture. From sunrise to sunset, the island's ever-changing light bathes its landscapes in a golden glow, providing a stunning backdrop for every shot. Whether you're drawn to the lush rainforests, the turquoise waters, or the rugged coastal formations, Magnetic Island presents a myriad of settings to capture by camera.

 

The local wildlife, including vibrant birds and marine life, adds an extra layer of charm to your shots. With its blend of beaches, trails, and viewpoints, the island invites you to explore and create, translating your admiration for its enchanting vistas into breathtaking images that tell your unique story of this tropical paradise.

Magnetic Island hosts some of the most beautiful landscapes and seascapes on the globe.

 

The iconic granite strewn headlands and the pristine crystal blue waters can either be the most exquisite backdrop or the stunning main subject.

 

Both amateur and professional photographers will be inspired by her beauty and will immortalise Maggie in all her glory. Here we reveal our top vistas for a truly enviable photograph.

Check out the interactive map below for the secret locations. 

Ocean views

Arthur Bay Lookout

Hawkings Point

Sails Rock (Tom Thumb)

Olympus Lookout

Arcadia Lookout

Sphinx Lookout

Forts

Gabul Way walkway

Picnic Bay jetty

Geoffrey Bay barge

Headland between Balding & Radical Bays

Rocky Bay rock

Picnic Bay jetty

Ocean under a jetty

Sunrise

Alma Bay

Olympus Lookout

Arcadia Lookout

Arthur Bay

Sunset

Sails Rock (Tom Thumb)

Horseshoe Bay eastern end

West Point

Picnic Bay jetty

Hawkings Point

SS City of Adelaide Wreck

 

We can see why the wreck was voted Australia.com’s most liked Instagram post of 2018. It is accessible by boat (see Aquascene's Sunset & Shipwrecks tour), kayak, Stand up Paddle or drone.

Ship wreck with mangroves growing from it

SS City of Adelaide wreck at low tide

Map of photo locations

Click on the map icons to reveal photos and additional information about each point.

 

You can also use these points as 'starting points' or 'destination points' in Google Maps to help navigate to them. 

Map photo locations
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