When you think of a honeymoon, you may picture a couple posing in front of the Eifel Tower or strolling hand in hand past the irresistible blue water of the Maldives. How about a place much closer to home that avoids the jet lag?
Magnetic Island’s white sand beaches, luxury resorts, and romantic walks are synonymous with the word honeymoon. From spotting your first koala together, to diving to see a shallow, historically significant 1863 iron shipwreck located at Cockle Bay, you are sure to come away feeling refreshed, inspired, and with lasting memories of a truly special adventure.
Here are some romantic experiences to try if you choose Magnetic Island for your honeymoon:
Sunset Feasts on Secluded Sands
While a small island, Magnetic Island is home to 23 secluded beaches and bays, fringing the underwater city that is the Great Barrier Reef, where you might spot the diverse marine life that inhabits it, including whales from June to October. Grab some of your favourite treats, head down to one of the quiet stretches of white sand and enjoy a romantic picnic at sunset, where you can gaze at the miriad of colours the queensland sky paints.
A Love Letter Under the Sea
If the love of water brought you two together. There are many guided snorkel and scuba dives in and around the Great Barrier Reef so you can explore the underwater oasis. Or if you prefer life on the water but not in it, grab a romantic cruise around the island to capture views of the expansive and colour rich coastline.
Sunlit Trails for Two
Magnetic Island is 75 per cent national park, and for the adventurous couples there is lots to experience. Before heading to the Forts Walk, where if you scan the tree-tops you may be able to glimpse one of the 800 wild koalas the island hosts, head to Geoffrey Bay. Here you can see the local rock wallabies that gather on the headlands. For those seeking a romantic piece of history, hop back on the bus or your hire vehicle and head up to see the remains of the world war II forts which were designed to protect Townsville from Japanese attack. Here, as aforementioned, you can spot some grey-furred friends, who will often be cosied up and crowded by a quiet group of tourists. Upon finishing the walk, you will be faced with a panoramic view of the island and water that surround it.
If you are choosing where to honeymoon, keep your sights on Magnetic Island, there is a reason it’s called magnetic.
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