# Magnetic Island Forts Walk

> Track through eucalypt bush to the Second World War fort ruins on Magnetic Island, with sweeping sea views and a fair chance of seeing wild koalas near the…

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Track through eucalypt bush to the Second World War fort ruins on Magnetic Island, with sweeping sea views and a fair chance of seeing wild koalas near the path. Walk early, carry water; the ferry leaves from Townsville.

- **Nearest town:** Magnetic Island, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -19.1430, 146.8630

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Whitsunday Coast to Townsville](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-whitsunday-coast-townsville/)

## Nearby

- [Castle Hill Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-castle-hill-townsville/) – 14 km
- [Little Crystal Creek Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-paluma-little-crystal-creek/) – 66 km
- [SS Yongala Wreck](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ss-yongala-wreck/) – 82 km
- [Hinchinbrook Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hinchinbrook-island/) – 107 km

## FAQs

### Where is Magnetic Island Forts Walk?

Magnetic Island Forts Walk is in Magnetic Island, Queensland, at GPS -19.1430, 146.8630.

### Which road trips pass Magnetic Island Forts Walk?

Magnetic Island Forts Walk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Whitsunday Coast to Townsville.

### What is there to see near Magnetic Island Forts Walk?

Places worth a stop nearby: Castle Hill Lookout (14 km), Little Crystal Creek Bridge (66 km), SS Yongala Wreck (82 km) and Hinchinbrook Island (107 km).

### When is the best time to visit Magnetic Island Forts Walk?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)