Nelly Bay to Arcadia Trail
Nelly Bay to Arcadia Trail
Nelly Bay to Arcadia Trail
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BG94
London, UK58 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Challenging but rewarding hike- too longer than expected and we are both young and fit used to hiking. Would recommend you take a compression bandage if you have one as we saw a few snakes on the pathways and it’s very remote so time++ to get help if you’re in the middle of the track. That being said they are most likely to leave you alone! It was a good enjoyable hike with some great views!
Written 30 November 2023
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Edwardsx5
Adelaide, Australia9 contributions
Jul 2022
This walk showed in brochures as moderate level walk. We are reasonably fit in our 50s but would rate as hard not moderate and took longer than suggested. Worth the trip but lots of up and down hill climbing.
Written 16 July 2022
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Leanne C
Townsville, Australia21 contributions
Jul 2020
A well marked track with some uneven surfaces but nothing challenging. A easy day walk. You can catch the bus either way or part-way through. A walk any person of average fitness could do.
Written 7 August 2020
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Caitlin S
Sunbury, Australia33 contributions
Aug 2019
A well maintained trail that seemed steeped from the bus than it was to climb. It's gradual, there's stops, manageable with some level of fitness.
Written 27 August 2019
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Judy P
Melbourne, Australia66 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Clear walking track, no toilets or water points. I would suggest runners or walking shoes, but you could get away with less. Possible to see koalas. Track is clear, however I would suggest in the wet season there maybe some water crossing and would definitely recommend good footwear. The walk from Arcadia to Horseshoe Bay is shorter walk, clearly marked, no toilets or water point. If you are not driving a car, make the most of the tracks to explore.
Written 13 September 2017
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Craig G
Gold Coast, Australia133 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
A good walk in the different types of bush on the island and brilliant views over the many bays but would only recommend this if you have a spare half day though.
Written 22 January 2018
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BobbieX
56 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Walking is a must on Magnetic Island so pack your hiking boots and get ready to walk some amazing tracks like this one.
Written 3 November 2017
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A-Reel
Townsville, Australia459 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Take a walk in the bush
Great views.
Good exercise.
Wear good shoes – running shoes are fine.
Watch your step – it is a national park not a suburban walkway!
Wear a hat.
Take water – it is often hot on Maggie island.
Great views.
Good exercise.
Wear good shoes – running shoes are fine.
Watch your step – it is a national park not a suburban walkway!
Wear a hat.
Take water – it is often hot on Maggie island.
Written 27 September 2017
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Jo S
14 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We love doing this 7km walk from Nelly Bay to Arcadia through the bush, with excellent views of Horseshoe Bay. Almost guaranteed to see koalas
Written 8 August 2017
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Milorish
Melbourne, Australia55 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
the arcadia to horseshoe bay trail is brilliant! breathtakingly beautiful. i did this with three young children. it was tough - take plenty of water and take your time, it did feel hard in the humidity. we saw a rock wallaby and three koalas. lots of butterflies. the track is well made. it is just stunning! gorgeous. i loved it. it does feel like the never ending track. particularly when you come out at the end and then walk along the road forever to get into horseshoe bay (but you could jump on a bus). it took us 3.5 hours. we did a couple of detours - one to the top of a rock near the water tank and the other to the lookout. this is a really nice walk. quite hilly, but lovely. enjoy :)
Written 16 July 2017
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Which is the best way to do this walk.
Arcadia to nelly bay or Nelly bay to Arcadia. We are staying at Arcadia
Written 22 November 2018
We also took the trail from Nelly Bay to Arcadia. Our feeling was this was the best way as we felt the track down to Arcadia was a bit rougher and would have been harder to climb. We then walked back to Nelly Bay along the beach.
Written 22 November 2018
Which is the best way to do this walk Arcadia to Nelly bay or Nelly bay to Arcadia
We are staying at Arcadia
Written 22 November 2018
Sorry, the message only just came through. I did Nelly to Arcadia.
Written 14 January 2019
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