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.
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quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Nelly Bay Marina · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest around 10:00 — mostly boats leaving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 90% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~44h
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Popular
10 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.