Are you sick and tired of the daily rat race? Could you use a vacation far away from traffic jams, skyscrapers, and the noise pollution of a city life. Somewhere you can forget about work reports, your awful boss, and daily chores? Need to get a taste of the quiet life for, at least for a few days? Then start planning your escape to a piece of heaven on Earth: Magnetic Island in Queensland.
The name of this island dates back to 1770 when Captain Cook announced that the island had a magnetic force, which caused interference with his compass. Later Captain Cook was proven wrong, but the name “Magnetic” remains, as all the tourists still want to believe in Captain Cook’s discovery.
The clean and tropical environment of this land with pine trees, eucalypti and vine forests together with 23 bays and beaches are enough to make you giddy with excitement. This vacation is affordable whether you are on a budget, or are planning to live in the lap of luxury. The hostels and holiday apartments are built with enough distance from each other that you will feel your only neighbors are the tropical woods, filled with birds’ singing and koalas living in the wild, and the serene sea.
Looking out of your hotel window you feel as if you are connected with the enchanting tropical nature and the azure blanket of the sea. Staying a the beach-front hotels, you will come to the realization that nothing else in this world can compare to the sight of the Coral Sea’s sunrise and sunset, the array of colors are unmatchable. The hills are studded with granite shingles of unbelievable formations, shimmering as they catch the sunlight. You will wish you never had to leave.
Magnetic Island is also famous for its fishing privileges. Hardly a single serious fisherman can be found who doesn’t dream of having a chance to fish around Magnetic Island one day. Here you can find almost any kind of fish you like: Blue and Black Marlin, Sailfish, Mackerel, Wahoo, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Coral Trout, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Red Emperor and Sea Perch.
While speaking of Magnetic Island one can hardly avoid mentioning the tasty and interesting tropical food, which you can enjoy in the numerous stunning island restaurants. If you happen to be in one of them, however, do not miss the given opportunity to enjoy the delightful fish and chips. It’s an island favorite, the secret ingredients of which are only known by the locals.
Remember, if your daily life starts to lose luster, if you get the urge for a cool, tropical breeze, and the colors around you are not as lively as they could be, then Magnetic Island is eagerly waiting for you.
Photo: © Ben Vaillancourt
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