Townsville – Nelly Bay
Ferries to Magnetic Island
Townsville – Nelly Bay
Ferries to Magnetic Island
Depending on the season their are usually 6 daily and 47 weekly sailings between Townsville and Nelly Bay. 2 ferry operators sail between Townsville to Nelly Bay, these include
The earliest ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay typically departs Townsville at about 05:00. The average sailing time of a Townsville Nelly Bay ferry is approximately 40m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 40m.
Ferry prices for Townsville Nelly Bay ferries typically range between €19* and €139*. The average price is around €67*. The cheapest ferry prices from Townsville to Nelly Bay start from €6*. The average price for a foot passenger is €35*. The average price for a car ferry is €134*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Townsville to Nelly Bay is approximately 5.9 miles (9.5km), or 5.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Magnetic Island Ferries offer a car ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Townsville and Nelly Bay.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Townsville to Nelly Bay with Magnetic Island Ferries, Sealink Queensland.
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| Townsville - Nelly Bay Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Magnetic Island Ferries & Sealink Queensland | |
| Average Price | 85 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 47 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 40m | |
| First Ferry | 05:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 5 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
Hidden in a niche between rugged, tree-topped hills is Nelly Bay, a small port town found on Magnetic Island just a few miles north from the coast of Queensland, Australia. The island, named after the disruptive magnetic effect the area inflicted on the compass of Captain Cook during an 18th Century expedition, is an oasis of unspoiled wildlife. Over half of the mountainous isle is protected by a national park that plays host to swathes of Eucalypt woodland and the population of Koala Bears that live therein. The famed Great Barrier Reef lies a short way off the northern coast too and coral reefs hug the shoreline – the perfect location for keen divers. The port of Nelly Bay is a gateway for travellers wanting to reach Australia. Passenger ships regularly leave the south-eastern tip of the isle to Townsville on the mainland, a city considered the unofficial capital of North Queensland by locals. Ferries sail the narrow strip of the Pacific multiple times per day, a service provided by either Sealink or Fantasea. The ferry terminal is relatively small and sits at one end of a marina that juts into a sheltered section of the turquoise sea. Beachside apartments line the surrounding coastline, offering views over the pristine golden sands of the nearby beach. Due to the size of the island, getting to the port is easy regardless of where you are staying. A road route curves along the eastern coast, around the national park, connecting all of the urban settlements from Horseshoe Bay in the north to Picnic Bay in the south. A bus route regularly traverses this stretch of the island, with one stop arriving directly at the port.
