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17km course ​
Entries open 8:00am 3rd November 2025 
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The 17km trek is a great fitness challenge, takes approximately 5 hours to complete, and highlights the breathtaking trails and panoramic views of Magnetic Island.

Beginning in Picnic Bay, participants will experience a stunning vista over Rocky Bay before  the climb  begins to the Nelly Arcadia Trail. The course then makes its 
way to the WWII Forts. up the stairs from Florence Bay, before heading back to  finish line party at Arcadia Hotel. 

Entry fee $88
includes 

Fully supported walk across Magnetic Island

High quality performance event tee

On course fruit and hydration stations thanks to Woolworths

Chartered Bus transfer from the Nelly  Bay Ferry terminal to the start line in Picnic Bay 

On course professional photography

Bag transfer from the start line to the finish line

Discount travel with SeaLink passenger ferry
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Accommodation deals with Best of Magnetic

TIMINGS FOR SATURDAY MORNING ​

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​6:30am
Catch the SeaLink passenger ferry from Townsville

6:55am 
Ferry arrives Nelly Bay Magnetic Island



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7:00am
Collect Trek number at start line 

Must be fastened and visible on front of shirt 




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​​7:30am  and 7:45am 

18km waves start
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1:30pm 
Course cut-off time 


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  • Home
  • Bay to Base
    • 12 km Course
    • 17 km Course
    • 23 km Course
    • Transfers
  • The Great Island Trek
    • 25 km Course
    • 18 km Course
    • 12 km Course
    • 5km All Ability
    • How to get to the Island
  • Trek and Sail
  • Meet Our Team
  • Magnetic Island
  • Contact