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Nelly Bay Marina
You'll find this sheltered marina on Magnetic Island's western shore, where the calm waters of Nelly Bay create an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The marina puts you within walking distance of Nelly Bay's cafes and the island's famous koala sanctuary, while the relaxed island atmosphere makes it feel worlds away from mainland Townsville just 8km across the water. Magnetic Island's network of hiking trails and secluded beaches are all easily accessible from this well-protected harbor.
Marinas and anchorages near Nelly Bay Marina · times are dock to dock
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Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Fullest around 00:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 90% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 9 boats
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