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Date: Thu December 31 - 2015
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Various Magnetic Island Locations - Magnetic Island
Ready to celebrate the end of 2015 and party into 2016? Here's a full list of what's on Magnetic Island for NYE (see below for ferry and bus timetables):
Base Backpackers - Nelly Bay
Full Moon Down Under UV PARTY at Base Backpackers Magnetic Island looks to be massive night, with an awesome line up of DJ's hitting the shores of Magnetic Island. This event has sold out 9 years in a row and has strictly limited capacity. Buy your tickets today from fullmoondownunder.com or visit Base Magnetic Island or call Sealink Travel on 4726 0805.
Tickets: From $42 (Remember to bring ID with you).
At: Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay.
Full Moon Down Under UV PARTY at Base Backpackers Magnetic Island looks to be massive night, with an awesome line up of DJ's hitting the shores of Magnetic Island. This event has sold out 9 years in a row and has strictly limited capacity. Buy your tickets today from fullmoondownunder.com or visit Base Magnetic Island or call Sealink Travel on 4726 0805.
Tickets: From $42 (Remember to bring ID with you).
At: Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay.
Arcadia Village Hotel - Geoffrey & Alma Bay
It's gonna be a rocking New Years Eve at Arcadia Village Hotel this year with 45RPM hitting the stage with some rock and roll classic dance hits. Starting from 8pm until 1am.
Free entry.
It's gonna be a rocking New Years Eve at Arcadia Village Hotel this year with 45RPM hitting the stage with some rock and roll classic dance hits. Starting from 8pm until 1am.
Free entry.
At: 7 Marine Parade, Arcadia.
Picnic Bay Hotel, R&R Bar - Picnic Bay
The live music starts at 8pm until late at Picnic Bay Hotel with music from 'Say What'. Dinner is available from the R&R Restaurant and the public bar from 5.30pm-8pm, ... and you'll be able to see the Townsville fireworks from the Picnic Bay jetty.
The live music starts at 8pm until late at Picnic Bay Hotel with music from 'Say What'. Dinner is available from the R&R Restaurant and the public bar from 5.30pm-8pm, ... and you'll be able to see the Townsville fireworks from the Picnic Bay jetty.
Marlin Bar - Horseshoe Bay
Blues session at the Marlin Bar with Tim Griffin from 8pm until late.
Free entry.
At: Pacific Drive, Horseshoe Bay
Blues session at the Marlin Bar with Tim Griffin from 8pm until late.
Free entry.
At: Pacific Drive, Horseshoe Bay
Peppers Blue On Blue - Nelly Bay
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with delicous cocktails, delectable dining and live music from Sera-Jane Moore Duo. Executive chef Nicholas Redsell has designed a sumptuous buffet menu to tempt and delight your palette, partnered with fine wines. Welcome in the New Year with spectacular fireworks out on the Nelly Bay headland at midnight.
Cost: $120 per person including a welcome drink. Children (12 and under) $45 per child.
Booking essential: Call 4758 2400.
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with delicous cocktails, delectable dining and live music from Sera-Jane Moore Duo. Executive chef Nicholas Redsell has designed a sumptuous buffet menu to tempt and delight your palette, partnered with fine wines. Welcome in the New Year with spectacular fireworks out on the Nelly Bay headland at midnight.
Cost: $120 per person including a welcome drink. Children (12 and under) $45 per child.
Booking essential: Call 4758 2400.
Sandi's On Magnetic Island
(Music info TBA) Enjoy a great selection of tapas, german specialities, local seafood, pizzas and juicy steaks. A full dinner menu is available from 6pm as well as canapés as a lighter option for those not wanting a heavy dinner.
At: Pacific Drive, Horseshoe Bay.
At: Pacific Drive, Horseshoe Bay.
Fireworks At Midnight - Nelly Bay
Celebrate the end of 2015 and the start of 2016 with the New Year fireworks display at midnight on the Nelly Bay Breakwall area (near the 'Eye To The Sky' sculpture). Best viewing spots are: the boat ramp car park (off Kelly St), the northern end of Nelly Bay beach, the Magnetic Harbour Marina and the Peppers Blue On Blue deck. Proudly sponsored by the Townsville City Council.
Celebrate the end of 2015 and the start of 2016 with the New Year fireworks display at midnight on the Nelly Bay Breakwall area (near the 'Eye To The Sky' sculpture). Best viewing spots are: the boat ramp car park (off Kelly St), the northern end of Nelly Bay beach, the Magnetic Harbour Marina and the Peppers Blue On Blue deck. Proudly sponsored by the Townsville City Council.
TRANSPORT
Sealink New Years Eve Passenger Ferry Times
Departing Townsville
6.00pm
6.30pm (Party Boat)
7.15pm
7.30pm (Party Boat)
8.30pm (Party Boat)
6.30pm (Party Boat)
7.15pm
7.30pm (Party Boat)
8.30pm (Party Boat)
9.00pm
9.30pm (Party Boat)
9.30pm (Party Boat)
10.30pm
11.30pm
1.00am
2.00am
2.30am
3.00am
3.30am
4.45am
5.30am
6.30am
11.30pm
1.00am
2.00am
2.30am
3.00am
3.30am
4.45am
5.30am
6.30am
Departing Magnetic Island
6.40pm
7.00pm
7.45pm
8.00pm
9.00pm
9.30pm
10.00pm
11.00pm
12.30pm
1.30am
2.30am
3.00am
3.30am
4.15am
5.15am
6.20am
7.10am
6.40pm
7.00pm
7.45pm
8.00pm
9.00pm
9.30pm
10.00pm
11.00pm
12.30pm
1.30am
2.30am
3.00am
3.30am
4.15am
5.15am
6.20am
7.10am
Magnetic Island Bus Transport for NYE 2015-2016
White Line Service TRAVEL every 30 minutes
Ex Horseshoe Bay and Picnic Bay: 8pm - 4.40am
Ex Ferry Terminal: 10pm - 5.30am
Magnetic Island buses will be running every 30 minutes through NYE to New Years Day with a 'White Line' service for the early hours. This means that they will only be running the main road from Horseshoe to Picnic Bays, with the main stop at the ferry terminal. Enjoy your night!
Ex Horseshoe Bay and Picnic Bay: 8pm - 4.40am
Ex Ferry Terminal: 10pm - 5.30am
Magnetic Island buses will be running every 30 minutes through NYE to New Years Day with a 'White Line' service for the early hours. This means that they will only be running the main road from Horseshoe to Picnic Bays, with the main stop at the ferry terminal. Enjoy your night!
New Year's Day Recovery Party
Picnic Bay Hotel
A great place to recover on New Years Day is at the Picnic Bay Hotel. Catch blues man Tim Griffin and Jarrah Jones from 2pm-6pm. Free entry.
Picnic Bay Hotel
A great place to recover on New Years Day is at the Picnic Bay Hotel. Catch blues man Tim Griffin and Jarrah Jones from 2pm-6pm. Free entry.
Marlin Bar
If you're on the north side of Maggie, head to the Marlin Bar and catch Steve and Fraser from 2pm-6pm. Free entry.
If you're on the north side of Maggie, head to the Marlin Bar and catch Steve and Fraser from 2pm-6pm. Free entry.