SHOPPING & SERVICES on Magnetic Island
What do you need? We'll probably have it!
Shopping
There are shops in all four main residential bays, including men and women’s fashion, top brand surf wear and accessories, hair and beauty salons, newsagent, supermarkets, dive shops, chemist, souvenir and gift shops, hardware store, fishing and boating needs, real estate agents, coffee shops, general stores, bank, craft shop, galleries and a post office. Many shops have locally produced items and souvenirs for sale.
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Medical facilities available include an out-patients clinic and a medical practice as well as a fully stocked pharmacy in Nelly Bay. Other services include a hair salon, Car Hire and Transport options, tide times, what's on, and fauna care associations.
For total relaxation a spa, masseuses and natural therapies can all be found on our Health & Wellbeing page.
Shopping
ARCADIA NEWSAGENCY
Arcadia Village Hotel Marine Parade
ARCADIA
​OPEN: Mon to Sat 7.00am - 5.00pm
Sun 8.00am - 2.00pm
Pre-paid mobile phones, mobile phone rechargers and phone cards, Gold Lotto, Instant Scratchies, books and cards, art and craft supplies, printing service, photocopying service, laminating, EFTPOS, gifts, souvenirs, snacks and ice creams.
ISLAND LIVING
4 Mandalay Ave
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Daily from 9.00am to 4.00pm
Locally made jewellery, art and pottery, plus tropical clothing, Magnetic Island tee-shirts, souvenirs and sunnies. Snorkel hire also available. If you want to pick up something special for yourself or a friend, then pop into Island Living to see their vast selection.
0468 321 261
PETER LAWSON FINE ART STUDIO & GALLERY
16 Marine Parade
ARCADIA
​OPEN: Times vary, please call us.
Peter Lawson is principally a painter of Australian outback scenes, island landscapes and historical subjects in oil and watercolour. He has exhibited around the world, and has illustrated several books, including a book of poems by his great uncle, Henry Lawson.
0418 727 534
ARCADIA STORE
Shop 1/5 Bright Avenue
ARCADIA
Cafe, gourmet supermarket and petrol.
​OPEN: 7 days a week 8.00am - 6.00pm
Stop for a coffee or take away after browsing a unique range of quality food, breads, organic meats and seafood, dairy goods, gluten free and delicious ready made meals, plus tasty treats. Petrol station.
4778 5387
MAGNETIC ISLAND PHARMACY
55 Sooning Street
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm
Sat 8.30am - 12.30pm
Highly trained and friendly health care professionals who can offer advice on a broad range of health issues, in a confidential environment, and at no charge. Quality medicines, health screens, sunscreen, vitamins and gifts.
4778 5375
JUNGLE CLUB
41 Sooning St
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Daily from 7.00am to 5.00pm
The Jungle Club is a creative community hosting seven businesses:
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Tiny Palm Coffee
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Manitou Island Wear
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Juniper & Co. Homewares
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Be Seen Beauty
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Performance Physio
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Locale Coworking Space
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Creative Studios Designer's Bootcamp
Drop by for a coffee and meet the JC crew. We'd love to see you! Check our website for open times for each business.
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Services
CREATIVE STUDIOS
41 Sooning Street
NELLY BAY
By appointment
Do you need to book in for some creative inspiration? Why not work on your creative projects on a tropical island! Our week-long Creative Residency (for 1 to 3 people) is the cheapest holiday package, and it's tax deductible!
Visit our website for all the details and for available dates.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS FOR MAGNETIC ISLAND
Various
ALL BAYS
24/7
Ambulance: 000
Fire: 000
Police: 000
Doctor: 4778 5614
Rescue Services: 4778 5270
Injured wildlife: 0457 634 732
RACQ: 131 111
Road Report: 4775 3600
Poison Info Centre: 131 126 (24hr)
Vet: 4778 5977
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SECOND HAND BOOKS (MAGNETIC ISLAND STREET LIBRARIES & BOOK SWAPS)
ALL BAYS
​MOST ARE OPEN: 24/7
PICNIC BAY
• Book Share Library: Cnr Granite and Birt Street, Picnic Bay (Street Library).
• Book Share Library: Butler Street, Picnic Bay (Street Library).
• Book Share Library: History and Craft Shop Picnic Bay.
• Cheap book purchases:The Tip Shop, Hurst St, Picnic Bay, near Cockle Bay.
HORSESHOE BAY
• Book Share Library: Sandals, Apjohn Street, Horseshoe Bay (Street Library).
• Book Share Library: MI Community Care, 7 Apjohn St, Horseshoe Bay.
ARCADIA
• Book Share Library: St Margarets Church, Endeavour Road, Arcadia.
• Cheap book purchases:Pete’s Book Nook RSL Friday Night Markets, Hayles Ave, Arcadia.
NELLY BAY
• Book Share Library: Jungle Club, 41 Sooning St, Nelly Bay.
• Cheap book purchases:Vinnies Op Shop, Shop 4/98/100 Sooning St, Nelly Bay.
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DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) LOCATIONS ON MAGNETIC ISLAND
Various locations
ALL BAYS
CLICK ON LINK BELOW
If you need a defibrillator in an emergency, there are many in various locations around Magnetic Island. Click on this link to see the full list by suburb.
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HAIR BY THE BAY
Shop 4, 9 The Esplanade
PICNIC BAY
​OPEN: Tues to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sharron is your friendly and qualified hairdresser for ladies, men and children. Walk ins are welcome, but it is best by appointment. Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 4.40pm. (Saturday by appointment only). Right opposite the Maggie Island Brewery.
MAGNETIC ISLAND TRANSPORT
60 Kelly Street
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Mon to Fri 8.00am - 4.00pm
If you need anything delivered to or from Magnetic Island then talk to us. Daily express service, refrigerated trucks, semi trailers, forklift hire, tautliners, and same day service. Delivery services: Monday to Friday.
WHAT'S ON TOWNSVILLE
TOWNSVILLE
​OPEN: 24/7
If you're stopping in Townsville for a night or two before or after your Magnetic Island holiday, be sure to check out What's On Townsville. There is everything from major events and festivals, concerts, markets, sports, and exhibitions, to workshops and kids activities - this in a must-visit website!
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DOCTOR & MEDICAL
68 Sooning Street
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Mon to Fri 8.00am - 4.30pm
We are a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to providing excellence in health care. COVID vaccinations, health resources, aviation medicals, driver medicals, women's health, veteran's health, midwifery care and skin cancer clinic.
LOCALE COWORKING SPACE
41 Sooning Street
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
With an emphasis on community and connection, we provide a calm, creative and inspiring space for like-minded people to come together for coworking, workshops and events on the tropical paradise that is Yunbenun/Magnetic Island.
MAGNETIC ISLAND PHARMACY
55 Sooning Street
NELLY BAY
​OPEN: Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm
Sat 8.30am - 12.30pm
Highly trained and friendly health care professionals who can offer advice on a broad range of health issues, in a confidential environment, and at no charge. Quality medicines, health screens, sunscreen, vitamins and gifts.
WALLABY REFUGE
ALL BAYS
​OPEN: 7 days a week
We attend wallaby rescues and care for injured, ill, and orphaned wallabies. With 14 years of caring for wallabies our licensed professional rescues, raises, rehabilitates and releases. Call us if you find a joey or injured wallaby.
ZERO WASTE MAGNETIC ISLAND
ALL BAYS