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A 25 min trip on Sealink from the breakwater terminal will get you to Magnetic Island. From the Nelly Bay terminal a ten minute bus ride will deliver you to Picnic bay hotel. This Hotel is 20 meters from the Picnic Bay foreshore at the western end id the bay. Facilities include a public bar, onsite bottle shop and restaurant. The bar is a favourite with locals and travellers as there is the nearby beach, jetty and children's playground. Bus routes service this location through the nearby carpark which also provides access to a boat ramp. The natural environment is never far away creating a relaxing atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the food is good quality. Public toilets are onsite to the rear of the bar. Weekends often see live bands performing in the pedestrian mall that fronts the business. The are is clean and well maintained with regular police patrols from the local station close by. This is a place enjoyed by old and young alike as the thre relaxed, friendly and safe environment sees people coming back time and time again. The location of the bay means that you will never feel crowded as there isn't as much traffic there. After a meal and a drink you can either stroll down the beach and jetty. A stinger enclosure on the beach allows for swimming in the summer months. Onsite accommodation is catered for at the hotel too.
