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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Townsville
- Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island was named by Captain James Cook in 1770 when he
believed that the landmass of the island affected the magnetic
compass on his ship, 'Endeavour'. More than half of the island,
which is about five miles (8km) from Townsville, is a National Park
known for its rugged landscape with granite boulders, hoop pines
and eucalyptus trees. The island has 23 beaches and bays, some of
which can only be reached on foot. There are more than 12 miles
(20km) of walking trails marked out on the island. Part of the
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park fringes the island, which is also
home to the most northerly colony of free-ranging koala bears in
Australia. The island offers a wide range of accommodation. Local
transport is available on the island.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.