Historic Picnic Bay is located at the quiet end of Magnetic Island. It offers peace and tranquillity for guests to relax, but never boredom. There is a beautiful sandy beach with protected swimming & views to Townsville. Snorkelling and Scuba diving is popular around the rocks at Hawkings Point. Fishing is allowed with the jetty being very popular with locals and tourists alike. For the energetic there are numerous bush walks through National Park and the Golf Course is also located in Picnic Bay just a short walk away.
There are 3 restaurants with the Chinese Restaurant offering basic supplies such as milk, bread and newspapers. The Picnic Bay hotel offers full TAB facilities, the R&R Cafe Bar and beer garden overlooking the beach and mall. Cafe Sunbirdz on the beach opens early offeing great coffee & snacks, hearty breakfast & lunch. Picnic Bay is the perfect location to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and regular tourist traps, then unwind, rest & relax.
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View of Picnic Bay from Hawkings Point
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Sunset from Thumb Rock |
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Picnic Bay Beach
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Picnic Bay Foreshore & Park
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Picnic Bay Jetty
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Picnic Bay Mall |
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| R&R Bistro Picnic Bay Hotel | Cafe Sunbirdz Picnic Bay Mall |









