Magnetic Island

If your idea of paradise is clear blue waters, sleepy koalas dotting plentiful gum trees and a laid-back, island feel, Magnetic Island could be your perfect destination. This triangular island is a popular vacation destination, with its miles of beaches, plentiful hiking trails and wallaby population. It’s also home to many year-round residents (it’s a suburb of Townsville) and more than half of the picturesque island has been designated a national park.