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Tropical island views of the beautiful Coral Sea
The penthouse corner apartment faces the beautiful Coral Sea with ocean views. Personally decorated with top quality furnishings, it's located in the Mercure Resort, Nelly Bay, where you'll have access to gyms & 4 pools. There is no BBQ on balcony, but there are 3 BBQ's in the resort. A 5 min walk from the ferry terminal, IGA, Bottle-o and local bus stop to access beaches & bays, or hire an island car to explore this beautiful unspoilt island paradise. Installed with fast WIFI & Netflix.
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Samsara Holiday House includes Wi-Fi
Samsara is on Magnetic Island in North Queensland, adjacent to the National Park & seasonal creek with nearby rockpools & waterfall The house has great ambiance with fabulous views & visiting wildlife. Samsara is great for couples, solo adventurers, and families. It is located in a quiet residential street & is surrounded by natural vegetation, granite boulders & accompanying wildlife. Friendly Kookaburra's, Koala's in the trees, Wallabies & Possums in the evenings & some glorious butterflies.
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Island Cottages
New fully equipped 2 bedroom house a block away from Nelly Bay beach on tropical Magnetic Island. Can be rented as a 1 bedroom (2nd bedroom will be locked if booked for 2 pax) or 2 bedroom house. Great central location, less than a minute walk to the beach, grocery store, pharmacy, clinic, playground and bottle shop. Couple minutes to cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, bakery and bank. There is a queen size bed in one room and two singles in the other which zip together to make a queen bed.
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Marina View Nelly Bay Magnetic Island
Your home away from home during your stay on Maggie is lovely "Marina View" a studio style apartment with a comfy King Size bed, bathroom with everything you need, coffee Pod machine, toaster & microwave, living area with TV and DVD and a private terrace with sensational views of the marina and our fantastic sunsets. Please note this is a resort studio style unit & the above is the only cooking amenity but you have BBQ’s & restaurant nearby and cafes within walking distance. Relax and enjoy!
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The Footbridge Garden Studio
The Footbridge is a one bedroom studio on the doorstep of beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Adult guests, whether your a single or couple , will enjoy a private courtyard and own pool. A queen size bed with attached en suite. Not suitable for infants and children. A brief walk ,160 steps, to great cafes, restaurants, beach, and bush walks. Enjoy beautiful beach side sunsets and the magic of the famous Magnetic island Butterfly park at your back door The Footbridge studio is the perfect getaway.
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Nelly Bay Apartment with Magnesium Pool
Ground floor apartment, owners live upstairs. Friendly dog resides on the property. 2 bedrooms. 1 x queen bed, 1 x double bed. Patio, bbq and pool area all for guests. Lush tropical environment, shady trees, Magnesium pool. Close to bush-walking tracks, bus stops, 3-5 minutes walk to beach and shops. 8 minutes walk to ferry terminal. So close to all amenities but surrounded by trees, birds, wallabies, koalas. With the creek across the road you feel like you're in a tropical rainforest.
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Luxury 180°Ocean View 2bedroom Unit+Rock wallabies
Absolute waterfront unit few mins walk from Ferry+Bus. Ground floor, fully Air-con 2 bedroom (1xKing +2 King Singles), 2.5 bathrooms. Uninterrupted ocean views from living areas & bedrooms. Patio with a 6-seat table & gate to infinity pool and ocean-facing lawn frequented by rock wallabies. Main bedroom has own patio. Separate laundry with washing machine & clothes dryer. Starlink WiFi. Smart TV in lounge & main bedroom. Additional inflatable KS with linen available on request.
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Beach and Sea front, The Strand, Townsville
Stunning, spectacular, million dollar sea views, in beachfront apartment looking to Magnetic Island, the horizon and all along The Strand Esplanade. Watch and listen to the ocean from your apartment and fall asleep to the sound of waves. In the heart of the Strand Esplanade's cafes, restaurants, sightseeing and CBD. The airport and Magnetic Island ferry are less than 10 minutes taxi/uber/bus. Supermarket is less than 5 minutes walk. Free, safe carparking on site. Free wifi.
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Private self contained 1 bedroom unit.
Located on a no through road amidst tropical palms is our fully self contained 1 bedroom unit on the ground floor of our home. Surrounded by native bush and wildlife you get to experience the real Maggie just 1.5km from the ferry terminal and a 3 minute walk to the bus stop. Fully air conditioned or enjoy the fresh air and wildlife sounds by utilizing the ceiling fans throughout. Share our large private pool with gorgeous tropical surrounds. Off street parking is available.
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3102 Magnetic Island 🏝 Stunning Oceanfront Luxury
Wake up to stunning ocean and marina views as ferries pass your balcony—where nature meets adventure. Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, bushwalking, kayaking, golf, lawn bowls or even toad racing. See rock wallabies at your doorstep, soak in sunsets, and unwind with Townsville’s sparkling city lights. Free Wi-Fi & Netflix • 4 pools • Spa • Gym • 2-min walk to shops, cafés & supermarket 🌴 Perfect for couples, solo escapes or a relaxing tropical getaway 🌴
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NEW! Dacha on Maggie #2 First Class Luxury
SLEEPS UP TO 13 PEOPLE! This brand new fully air-conditioned, Luxury entertainer has: - 4 bedrooms sleeps up to 8 Adults in King Beds (Hotel Quality). ALL KING BEDS HAVE A ZIPPER AND CAN BE SPLIT ON REQUEST - 1 Bunk Room sleeps up to 4 Dacha on Maggie is designed specifically for Larger groups and Families During the weekends, school holidays, long weekends, Easter, Christmas, NYE the minimum number of the guests for the booking is 6 guests!
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The Pineapple Packing Shed
This unique and tranquil getaway is located alongside the butterfly rainforest. Enjoy interacting with the wildlife including koalas and wallabies in their natural environment. Only 300m to pubs, cafes, restaurants, bus, beach and some of the island’s most spectacular bushwalks. Your accommodation is ideally suited for 2. This newly built granny flat is attached to a garage at the rear of the block with its own private entrance.
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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Beachside Apartment 16
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Modern house with pool near Strand!
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Tropical Oasis in North Queensland
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Villa Nautical Club
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NEW! Luxury beach front apartment in Nelly Bay.
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Unit 1102 Euodia 1 Bright Point Magnetic Island
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Island Romance or Family & Pool
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The Strand Penthouse – Best Views in Townsville
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Modern Duplex Steps from the Golf Course – Unit 4
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2x Living Rooms | King Beds w TV/AC ea room
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Beach Apartment on La Strand
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Haven in the Hub of it
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Architecturally designed retreat - Horseshoe Bay
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Rufino's Retreat
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Casa Barron - Private GF Unit in Tropical Settings
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Dandaloo Holiday House
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Arcadia Villa
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Best Views Deluxe
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Champagne Four on Magnetic
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Island Family Getaway @ Arcadia BIRD LOVERS ENJOY
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TREETOPS YOUR ISLAND HOME
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ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE
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Perched Pier · 2BR · Secure Pkg · Pool · Opp Beach
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Water Views Deluxe
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When is the best time to visit Nelly Bay?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $282 AUD | $281 AUD | $300 AUD | $224 AUD | $213 AUD | $250 AUD | $277 AUD | $274 AUD | $278 AUD | $234 AUD | $253 AUD | $327 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 21°C | 20°C | 21°C | 23°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C |
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Total holiday rentals
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Nelly Bay holiday rentals start at $100 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Holiday rentals with a pool
50 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
70 of Nelly Bay holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Nelly Bay rentals

4.8 Average rating
Nelly Bay stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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