My Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach Road Trip
Read insider tips from Jeff Aquilina, Managing Director at Hotel Group when he road trips between Magnetic Island, Townsville North Queensland and Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.



Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island, Queensland in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef
at Hotel Group is a progressive, innovative, Australian and privately owned hotel management company specialising in self contained apartments, hotels and resorts.
The very finest locations coupled with extraordinary hospitality, our properties in Nelson Bay, Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays and Magnetic Island, The Great Barrier Reef, offer unique differences for the discerning leisure or business traveller.
Our apartments, hotels and resorts are placed in the prime beach location
Located on the Great Barrier Reef
Nestled in the foothills of Magnetic Island National Park, boasting a large Magnesium Salt Pool, Wading Pool, large open spaces, tennis courts, BBQ area and playground Amaroo Rainforest Resort Magnetic Island is the place you won’t want to leave.
From Studio units to Family rooms, singles to large groups, weekends to extended stays we have your accommodation needs covered.



Read insider tips from Jeff Aquilina, Managing Director at Hotel Group when he road trips between Magnetic Island, Townsville North Queensland and Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.
Planning a trip to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays? Bring your appetite. This vibrant coastal town isn’t just the gateway to island adventures it’s home to some of the best restaurants, cafés, and bars in North Queensland.
Tips for choosing the right hotel and booking with confidence A little extra care when booking can make your holiday smoother, more relaxed, and perfectly matched to what you need. These are the things we recommend looking out for whether you’re booking on our website, through an OTA, or anywhere else.