About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Magnetic Glamping in Nelly Bay offers luxury tents with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each unit includes a kitchenette, terrace, and outdoor furniture, ensuring a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, complemented by a 24-hour front desk and private check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a continental breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 20 km from Townsville International Airport, Magnetic Glamping is a short walk from Geoffrey Bay Beach and close to Magnetic Island Marina and National Park. Hiking and cycling activities are available nearby.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
Australia Australia
It was so easy to get to - a short walk from the ferry, and so easy access to the island bus service and walking tracks around Nelly Bay. The "tents" were extremely well appointed and comfortable!

Host Information

Company review score: 8.7Based on 84 reviews from 13 properties
13 managed properties

Company information

WHO ARE THE HOSTS? Your “real hosts” are Barb & David. We emphasise direct contact with guests, rather than via third‑party or large corporate management. We are committed to a personalised, boutique‑style glamping experience on Magnetic Island (Nelly Bay, QLD) rather than a large resort. What the hosts provide ? Our hospitality style We offer early check‑in (from 10 am) and late check‑out (until 5 pm) for a fee (subject to availability). We emphasise eco‑luxury, calm and grounded hospitality: Our website quotes guest feedback such as: “You can tell they mean it. Everything here feels intentional — not curated for a feed, but created for people.” We provide a “personalised welcome email” and an “exclusive insider guide to Magnetic Island” after booking. The property is described as “eco‑certified” and designed to minimise environmental impact. We, the hosts, are supportive of sustainability goals. Eco Structures Things to note / tips Because the hosts emphasise direct contact and boutique feel, expect a more intimate stay (less a big hotel vibe, more tailored). If you want early check‑in or late check‑out, best to request it at the time of booking, since it’s subject to availability. They use a key‑lock box system for arrival after hours: the website explains how to operate the lock code, meaning self check‑in is involved. One guest review mentions the host (Barb) gave clear instructions for very late arrival and the tent was “beautiful, clean and well organised”. We aim for a relaxed vibe, however, expect our guests to respect the quality tents and environment.

Property information

Guest comments: “Top location – highly rated by recent guests”, “Perfect for couples”, “Private decks with ocean breeze”, Nestled among granite boulders and native eucalypts, Magnetic Glamping is Australia’s only eco-certified glamping experience on Magnetic Island. Each safari-style tent blends off-grid sustainability with high-end comfort—think plush king beds, private decks, and outdoor seating under the stars. Designed for calm and connection, it’s where slow luxury meets wild nature—just minutes from Nelly Bay’s beaches, cafes, and walking trails. What makes this property special? Eco-certified and solar-powered, Magnetic Glamping offers a rare balance of comfort and conscience. Guests enjoy quiet luxury in nature—no screens, no crowds, just island serenity. Each stay supports local wildlife and sustainable tourism on the Great Barrier Reef. HIGHLIGHTS: ✅ Eco-certified luxury – Australia’s only eco-accredited glamping retreat on Magnetic Island. ✅ Nature-immersive stays – Safari-style tents tucked among granite boulders and native bushland. ✅ Off-grid comfort – Solar-powered with plush king beds, premium linens, and LARGE bathrooms ✅ Perfect for couples – Romantic, secluded, and screen-free – ideal for reconnecting and unwinding. ✅ Close to everything – Just minutes from Nelly Bay beaches, cafés, and scenic walking trails. ✅ Wildlife encounters – Wake to kookaburra calls and spot wallabies and koalas nearby. ✅ Sustainable by design – Every stay supports island conservation and local community projects. ✅ Starry nights guaranteed – Enjoy breathtaking night skies from your private deck.

Neighbourhood information

If you stay at Magnetic Glamping, you’ll be lodging with hosts Barb & David who present a hands‑on, (with their team) personalised hospitality style, emphasising eco‑luxury, tranquillity and direct guest connection rather than a large resort machine. They provide helpful extras (insider guide, early/late check‑in when possible) and a thoughtful environment. 🏝 Setting & Landscape Nelly Bay is the primary residential and service hub of Magnetic Island. 🌿 Vegetation & Wildlife The surrounding hills and upland areas consist of dry-tropical eucalypt woodlands: bloodwoods, stringybarks, ironbarks, poplar gums. At lower elevations and near riparian zones there are littoral scrubs and some vine-thicket vegetation. Wildlife: The area includes habitats for species like the bush stone-curlew and the pied imperial pigeon. Magnetic Island Nature Care Association The foreshore has marine turtle nesting activity (green turtle, flatback turtle) and migratory birds using the beach/littoral zone. 🌊 Coastal & Marine Features There is a snorkelling trail accessible from Nelly Bay foreshore — so you’re quite connected to marine environment right from the bay. The bay is also the location of the ferry terminal / harbour area, meaning the environment is a mix of natural and modified/coastal-infrastructure. The region sees typical tropical wet-season/dry-season climate (wet Nov–Apr, dry May–Oct) impacting coastal and marine conditions. 🔍 What this means If you’re staying in Nelly Bay (eg at a glamping site or accommodation), you’ll have good access to services (shops, transport, marina) while still being close to natural beauty and walks. Magnetic Island Nature Care Association For nature-lovers: there are walking tracks starting from Nelly Bay into the hinterland and national-park areas. Eg the “Nelly-Arcadia-Junction Track” starts from Nelly Bay.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 07:00
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 25 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.