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31 July - 2 Aug
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21 Aug - 23 Aug
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18 Sept - 20 Sept

Our top choices for Picnic Bay hostels

Lobby sitting area

Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Staff were lovely. Older place but kept clean and tidy"
Australia
Bronte
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Avenues Xchange
Outdoor pool

Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Bounce Magnetic Island
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Picnic Bay Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

10/10 Excellent
"Central to everything, we were there for Supercars and we were able to walk to the event."
Fiona 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Find out more about Picnic Bay

Picnic Bay Hostels information

Number of reviews
152
Accommodation
4 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$81
Highest Price
AU$315

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Picnic Bay?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Picnic Bay are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 233 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Picnic Bay?
Generally, Picnic Bay is known for its marina, fishing and beaches. Get out into nature with places such as Magnetic Island National Park, Picnic Bay Beach and Bolger Bay Nature Refuge. Cultural attractions include Army Museum North Queensland, Museum of Tropical Queensland and Maritime Museum of Townsville. Locals like to shop at Willows Shopping Centre and Horseshoe Bay Markets.
What's the best way to get to and around Picnic Bay while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Picnic Bay on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Townsville, QLD (TSV), located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away from the city centre.

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