Whats On Magnetic Island

19/11/2022

Local legend and fundraising hero, Meg Brown, is again selling Lions Club Xmas cakes and Xmas puddings from her Hairport Studio at 10 Sooning St, Nelly Bay.
Best to call first to reserve your order on 4778 5466
Cakes @ $20 each
Puddings @ $15 each

19/11/2022

Ring in the New Year with LIVE music and unbeatable views of the firework display at midnight, in front of Peppers Boardwalk, on the Nelly Bay breakwater.
Dive into our indulgent premium canapés, all complemented with a luxurious sweet & savoury grazing table, including a mouth-watering cocktail on arrival.
Like it premium? Immerse yourself in a four-hour wine, beer & spirit package.
The amazing Tess Latu will be live in the Boardwalk Restaurant all night long, with prizes for your best Studio 54 Disco Diva outfits, and electrifying atmosphere.
Canapé service will begin from 7:30pm.
Please note: this is a standing & mingling style cocktail event with general admission seating arrangements.
Book Now with Townsville Tickets - https://townsvilletickets.com.au/event/17123

17/11/2022

What's on Maggie this weekend?:

• Hazy LIVE: Fri 18 Nov
• Friday Night RSL Food Market: Every Fri
• Karaoke & Cocktails with Genexis LIVE: Fri 18 No
• Cool Beans Vietnamese Iced Coffee Trike Launch: Sat 19 Nov
• Tim Griffin LIVE: Sat 19 Nov
• Salsa Magnetica LIVE: Sat 19 Nov
• Shane Sellick LIVE: Sat 19 Nov
• Magnetic Island Markets: Every Sun
• Cristi Jimmieson LIVE: Sun 20 Nov
• Sips N Sonnets Poetry Afternoon: Sun 20 Nov
• Jan Malkin Exhibition: Now showing
• Maggie On Tap Island Pub Talks - Our Robotic Coral Nurseries: Thurs 24

For all your event info check the daily calendar at: https://whatsonmagneticisland.com.au/

16/11/2022

As we come to the last Maggie on Tap pub talk for this year, we are super excited to finish with a very interesting and relevant topic for Magnetic Island - exploring coral restoration through advanced technology.🔬🏝️

Local resident Stephen Rodan, Inventor of CHARM and Founder of Beyond Coral Foundation, will be joining us to share fascinating information about his ocean start-up right here on Yunbenun. 👏🎤

On Thursday 24 November, come down to the deck at Peppers Blue on Blue to enjoy this intriguing Maggie on Tap Pub Talk - "Our Robotic Coral Nursery", starting at 6.30pm.🤓🍹

14/11/2022

Bites and Stings Course.
Tuesday 22 November starting at 6pm at the SES Shed 57 Kelly St Nelly Bay.

Bites and Stings Course [NOW FULLY BOOKED! MESSAGE OUR PAGE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST]

Tuesday 22 November starting at 6pm. At the SES Shed 57 Kelly St Nelly Bay.

Yet another local has been lucky after being bitten and not doing the right thing. (Looking at you Ben!).

So it is timely we run another short course on the right thing to do if you, or someone else, is bitten or stung by one of our not so friendly island creatures.

We will cover:

Snakebite bandaging and first aid
Box Jellyfish
Bluebottles
Stone Fish & Lion Fish
Cone Shells
Spider bites
Basic CPR.

Course taught by qualified SES First Aid Trainers and a licenced snake handler.

There are limited spaces due to the size of our shed. Booking by messenger are essential.

For a donation you will also receive a snake bite bandage to take away ($20 suggested).

14/11/2022

Deb Jeacle's Cambodian Children's Fund, Fundraising Dinner - BOOK TODAY!
Sunday 4th December 2022

"Cambodian Children's Fund is an organisation very dear to my heart. I have sponsored a young girl since she was 3yo and in the Daycare program. She is now 13 and blossoming in school. I am fortunate enough to travel to Cambodia in January 2023 to ride 350km to help raise much needed $$ for the construction of a new kindergarten to add the incredible support CCF offers families and children living around the rubbish dump in the Steung Meanchey area."

"This dinner is to celebrate the power of community and how much can be achieved when we come together with generosity and spirit, all proceeds will go to the CCF kindergarten build, Miles for Smiles campaign 2023."

"There will be a 4 course meal. Complementary drink upon arrival. Auction items and games!"

PLEASE BOOK TODAY - LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

Date: Sunday 4 December 2022 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10)
Location: Secret private location, Nelly Bay Qld 4819
To book: Visit

Cambodian Childrens Fund is an organisation very dear to my heart. I have sponsored a young girl since she was 3yo and in the Daycare program. She is now 13 and blossoming in school. I am fortunate enough to travel to Cambodia in January 2023 to ride 350km to help raise much needed $$ for the constr...

11/11/2022

Buy local this Christmas!

SHOP LOCALLY. It's the perfect moment.
BUY JAM. BUY LOCALLY MADE SOAP. SUPPORT A LOCAL CRAFTSMAN.

10/11/2022

Come dressed in your FINEST ATTIRE and join us for the most elegant event of the year!

The team are planning a spectacular night; with lucky door prizes and a range of entertainment from local artists, so get ready to dance!

All ticket costs for The Ball are in aid of Share the Dignity, which goes straight to the Share the Dignity fundraising page.

Pick your partner, bring your friends, and get ready to strut your stuff; we've got all the enjoyment for an unforgettable night.

FOR TICKETS:
Cost: $35 per person
To purchase: click on 'find my tickets' in our event 👉 https://fb.me/e/38PI4x0WK
- choose the $35 donation option and follow the instructions.

💗 sponsor a bag packed with life's essentials; to be packed and put together on your behalf 💗

10/11/2022

A time to remember, a time to come together, and time to enjoy life with family and friends on Magnetic Island this weekend.

• Remembrance Day: Fri 11 Nov
• Tess Latu LIVE: Fri 11 Nov
• Friday Night RSL Food Market: Every Fri
• Salsa Magnetica LIVE: Sat 12 Nov
• Muso's Night & AGM: Sat 12 Nov
• Ben & Sylvie LIVE: Sat 12 Nov
• Shane Sellick LIVE: Sat 12 Nov
• Magnetic Island Markets: Every Sun
• Dance Spectacular: Sun 13 Nov
• Wilbur LIVE: Sun 13 Nov
• Fiona Moran LIVE: Sun 13 Nov
• Louver Gallery Exhibition "Voyaging in the Cross-Currents": To Sun 13 Nov
• Jan Malkin Exhibition: Now showing

For all your event info visit the daily calendar at: https://whatsonmagneticisland.com.au

10/11/2022

Book early! Don't miss this night of great laughs on Saturday 10th December 2022 at Peppers Blue on Blue.

After a sellout run of shows this year, this breathtakingly brilliant, queen of sass will delight you with her honest accounts of parenting, dating and all things female. If you shouldn't say it in public, you can guarantee she will!!
Book now for Comedy Night at the Indigo Room - this show will be a sellout!
Saturday 10th December - 7.30pm
https://www.ticketebo.com.au/larrylaughsloud/teardrops-on-my-dildo-magnetic-island

10/11/2022

Tomorrow, Friday 11th November is Remembrance Day. You're invited to join the 10.30am service at the RSL Hall in Arcadia, with refreshments served afterwards.

It's Remembrance Day Soon at the Magnetic Island RSL Sub-Branch

08/11/2022

NEW EVENT for 2023!

The BAY TO BASE trek also includes the BAY TO BASE ABILITY adventure.

Bay to Base
Both the 15km and 25km trek start by the beach at Horseshoe Bay and wind they way across Magnetic Island on the National Park trail network.

The Just Better Care Bay to Base Ability
A 5km adventure that is inclusive and wheelchair friendly, taking participants along a flat course in Nelly Bay.

Event date: 10:00am Saturday 22 April 2023
Entries go on sale: 8:00am Monday 28 November 2022
Limited spaces!

Bay to Base Ability is proud to partner with Just Better Care - Townsville to bring this event to the community.

The Just Better Care Bay to Base Ability is committed to ensuring people with a disability are given the opportunity to enjoy this community event and have fun in a safe and inclusive environment.

Bay to Base & The Just Better Care Bay to Base Ability will both finish with a party by the beach at Island Burger Base in Nelly Bay, with 6 hours of live music, food trucks and ocean views.

More info at https://www.destinationadventure.com.au/baytobase.html

With care and experience, Daina Clark at Townsville Podiatry will get you back on your feet.

03/11/2022

What a great way to find a Christmas present and support a good cause.

The MI Care Christmas Market will be on Wednesday 30th November from 2pm to 4pm at the RSL Hall.

📝Due to a clash of dates, please note the date has changed to Wednesday 7 December.
The MI Care Christmas Markets are on again this year. Wednesday 7 December from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the Magnetic Island RSL Sub-Branch.
All welcome. If you would like to have a stall please contact the office on 4758 1506.

03/11/2022

A late addition to this weekend's round up.

After having such a good time last weekend with Island Burger having Shmoné playing some great live music, we have decided to have some live music as well !

This Sunday 6th November Cameron Alexander will be playing some lovely Sunday afternoon songs for all you lovely people from 4PM !

Island Burger Open from 12PM - 8PM