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Magnetic Island Travel Guide: 79 reviews and 120 photos
Magnetic Island was named that way by James Cook, because his compass acted funny around the island. It's a reef island and most of it is national park. The island is dominated by the 494 m high Mt Cook. The beaches are lovely, although you'll have to be carefull around those coconut trees!
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You can cycle around the island, but you'll have to be in some sort of shape. Some of the hills are quite steep. You can... more travel advice
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