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18km course ​
Entries open 8:00am 15th January 2025 
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The 18km 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 Nelly Bay, participants will experience a stunning vista over Geoffrey Bay before making their way to the WWII Forts. The route continues down to Florence Bay, before the climb  begins to the Nelly Arcadia Trail. The course then follows the Nelly Bay coastline leading back to the finish line party at Nomads.
 

Entry fee $88
includes 

Fully supported walk across Magnetic Island

Entry into the Queensland Music Trails Magnetic Island Live music event

High quality performance event tee

On course fruit and hydration stations thanks to Woolworths

Chartered Bus transfer after the event from Nomads to the Nelly  Bay Ferry terminal

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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12:30pm 
Magnetic Island Live ​music event begins

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1:30pm 
Course cut-off time 


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  • Home
  • Bay to Base
  • The Great Island Trek
    • 25 km Course
    • 18 km Course
    • 12 km Course
    • 5km All Ability
    • How to get to the Island
    • Transfers
  • Meet Our Team
  • Past events
    • Melinda Gainsford Taylor Running Retreat
    • Steve Moneghetti Running Retreat
    • Clint Robinson Ocean Paddling Retreat
    • Louise Burke talks Sports Nutrition
  • Magnetic Island
    • Accommodation
    • Map
  • Contact