Magnetic Island - A Long Trip To Paradise

Arriving at Magnetic Island

So far we have driven to the airport, parked in LTP and caught the bus to the terminal where we boarded an Airbus A320. 3 hours on we arrive in Townsville, northern Queensland (north of Rockhamption, south of Cairns). 


Just missing our connection off the mainland, we had to wait a further 45 minutes for our ferry where we were to meet our mini cab. There was some confusion and we had to wait another hour until we finally met our ride to the other side of the island. 


We were on a tight schedule because we had to beat the tide. Alas, we were a little late and the tide was in, blocking us from our beach house destination...


Enter....THE GATOR...

As the sun set and the tide rose, the gator crawled across the sand and then through the lagoon to our destination. The rest of the family were brought around in a dingy. Finally we arrived to our magnificent house in the most spectacular setting...more tomorrow!