Things to do
Staff picks within walking distance
Beach
The Strand
2.2km of palm-lined foreshore, patrolled swim area
Swim
Rock Pool & Strand Park
Free lagoon pool, open 5am–10pm
Eat
Harbour Fish Co.
Fresh local barramundi, 4 min walk
Coffee
Little Anchor
Best flat white in the marina
Island
Magnetic Island Ferry
SeaLink terminal, 8 min walk
Nightlife
Flinders St Strip
Bars & live music, Thurs–Sat
Walks
Castle Hill Goat Track
45 min return, sunrise recommended