Magnetic Island Forts Walk

A track from the road climbs past old gun emplacements to a lookout with island views. The eucalypts along the way are a good place to spot wild koalas resting in the branches. Allow an hour and a half there and back.

Good to know

• Look up, koalas sit in the forks of trees
• Take water, there's little shade at the top

Getting there

Island bus or barge your car from Townsville

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

No dogs

Facilities

• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.