An Urban Coral Reef and Centre of Living: Magnetic Island

We will embark on an expedition to a solar suburb in the middle of the world’s largest solar city – the Great Barrier Reef, an island ‘held hostage’ because there’s no escaping conservation when you are surrounded by little coral reefs in the middle of the big reef that most people think is a barrier. 

After we dock into the connection point for visitors to the island, we will discover how people have learned from nature’s lessons to redesign and reconnect waterways to benefit the community and the environment.

We then travel to the outermost suburbs of a tropical island where living natural villages build their homes to adapt to harsh, chaotic and sheltered environments. 

We then head to a place where all of the homes and businesses get connected in way that not only helps to protect the reefs by recycling water, yet also creates a dry rainforest for community use. Throughout the island adventure, you may see our ‘urban coral reefs’ springing up all over the island, and they are not even in the sea.

The island and community itself, is like an ‘island economy’ in its own right and is situated in a naturally sensitive world heritage area – positioned right in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and most of the island is National Park. This means that community development and business activities can become challenges. 

This is an island suburb of Townsville where the tension of a tropical laid back paradise is juxtaposed with it being a vibrant urban residential centre and holiday destination.

• A big harbor for a small creek – the Nelly Bay Harbour and arrival point for the island
• Gustav Creek – learning from the best of people and nature
• Each bay a village … an urban getaway from Townsville 
• Building and Commerce – where do the costs go and where does my business go
• The tension of an island paradise in an urban environment

• The outmost suburbs of a tropical island – the Fringing Coral Reefs of Magnetic Island
• From 2 to 1 – the Horseshoe Bay Water Recycling Plant and Community’s Forest
• Urban coral reefs – the Men’s Shed and a Solar shaded Skate Park
• Horseshoe Bay – where a beach is more than moving sand
• Nelly Bay return to the gateway to Townsville.
  

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort is elegantly laid out at the water’s edge overlooking the Coral Sea and private marina. The ferry that transports you to the island delivers you to the finest Magnetic Island accommodation. At night, you can dine on the glittering boardwalk, with great food and wine on the table and a canopy of stars above. 

Hotel King Room

The Hotel Rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated. You’ll have all the conveniences of a modern resort, with an ensuite, air conditioning, full mini-bar, digital TV and private balcony. The king-size bed converts to twin singles. Please note: these rooms do not have marina views and overlook the ferry terminal, IGA shopping centre and the marina car park precinct.

Studio Queen Room

Spacious open plan Studio room has a modern kitchenette and full laundry facilities. The decor is clean and crisp with splashes of colour and the bath is nice and deep. You’ll have a private balcony that's exclusively yours and a plush queen-size bed. Please note: these rooms do not have marina views and overlook the ferry terminal, IGA shopping centre and marina car park precinct.