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Photo opportunities
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
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.
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.