Magnetic North, is a small resort complex with pool and offers space and the essential comforts of home for your choice of owner occupation or vacation in the heart of Magnetic Island.

Nestled amongst beautiful gardens, this corner block offers privacy and seclusion in the vibrant village of Arcadia. With only a only a short flat walk from a safe, sandy protected beach at Alma Bay, you can snorkel around the coral or fish from the rocks; take a dive at the PADI accredited dive centre where you can learn or perfect your scuba diving skills; and take a national park walking trail where you can explore the unique bush flora and fauna of tropical Australia. The bus route to nearby Horseshoe Bay, the water sports and backpackers centre of Magnetic Island are all so easily accessible from your doorstep. Take a daily catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, its all such a delicacy that you can call home. The choices are endless.

The complex comprises of only six units, and this top floor Unit 4 will be sold fully self-contained with two separate bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and one with twin beds. There are also two day beds in the living room. Inventory items include all furniture and a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, frypan, toaster, crockery, glassware and cookware. There is a washing machine in each bathroom and a communal washing line for drying. Undercover parking is included in this entry level apartment purchase and lockable storage area at the back on your allocated carport.

Apartment 4 is a generous size at 75sqm and has just been placed on the market for a remarkable $285,000.

The units are fitted out to accommodate two adults and two children.

Within a two minute walk you can stroll to the shops, restaurants and Arcadia hotel..

Groceries can be bought at Arcadia Store on the corner of Bright Rd and McCabe Crescent. Open seven days a week maximizes convenience. The bakery nearby is also open early each day. Freshly frozen fish can be bought at Banister’s next door. There is a choice of 2 large supermarkets in Nelly Bay and one in Horseshoe Bay as well as the gourmet delicacies offered at Arcadia Store.

The closest eating places are:
o Butlers Pantry, Bright Avenue, Arcadia
o Banister’s Fish and Chips, Hayles Avenue, Arcadia
o Arcadia Hotel (counter meals)

If you arrive in Townsville by bus, train or air you can get to the island from the Sunferries terminal at Breakwater (07 4771 3055). Taxi-drivers usually know the departure times.

The island ferry terminal is at Nelly Bay. From there you can catch a bus or taxi to Arcadia. The bus drivers know Magnetic North and will tell you when to alight.

If you wish to bring your car to the island you will need to book on the Fantasea Cruising Magnetic (07 4772 5422). The terminal is in Ross St, South Townsville.