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Explore 30 holiday rentals in Picnic Bay

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Picnic Bay holiday rentals start at $170 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Holiday rentals with a pool
10 properties feature pools

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20 of Picnic Bay holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Picnic Bay stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Picnic Bay
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Island Family Getaway @ Arcadia BIRD LOVERS ENJOY
Magnetic Reef unit 8 is a fully air conditioned, two bedroom unit with an open kitchen making this the perfect accommodation choice for the family or couple. Take advantage of the large shaded pool and BBQ area, as well as your private balcony overlooking the garden. Comfortable family unit and decorated with local scenery images this unit shows how much the we love the island. Only 5 minutes walk to Alma Bay (400m). We brought this unit because we love the location and our favourite complex!
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Marina View Nelly Bay Magnetic Island
Your home away from home during your stay on Maggie is lovely "Marina View" a studio style apartment with a comfy Sealy King bed, bathroom with everything you need, coffee Pod machine, toaster & microwave, living area with TV and DVD and a private terrace with sensational views of the marina and our fantastic sunsets. Please note this is a resort studio style unit & the above is the only cooking amenity but you have BBQ’s & restaurant nearby and cafes within walking distance. Relax and enjoy!
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TREETOPS YOUR ISLAND HOME
TreeTops on Olympus Crescent in popular Arcadia is a fabulous holiday home in a wonderful and private location snuggled into the National Park amongst the Island's famous huge granite boulders. This very spacious open plan home has a HEATED SWIMMING POOL and is FULLY AIRCONDITIONED. The ever popular family friendly, patrolled, safe and popular swimming beach Alma Bay is just a few minutes walk. Geoffrey Bay, Arcadia Hotel, cafes, newsagent and specialty shops are also only a few minutes walk.
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The Footbridge Garden Studio
The Footbridge is a one bedroom studio on the doorstep of beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Adult guests, whether your a single or couple , will enjoy a private courtyard and own pool. A queen size bed with attached en suite. Not suitable for infants and children. A brief walk ,160 steps, to great cafes, restaurants, beach, and bush walks. Enjoy beautiful beach side sunsets and the magic of the famous Magnetic island Butterfly park at your back door The Footbridge studio is the perfect getaway.
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Nelly Bay Apartment with Magnesium Pool
Ground floor apartment, owners live upstairs. Friendly dog resides on the property. 2 bedrooms. 1 x queen bed, 1 x double bed. Patio, bbq and pool area all for guests. Lush tropical environment, shady trees, Magnesium pool. Close to bush-walking tracks, bus stops, 3-5 minutes walk to beach and shops. 8 minutes walk to ferry terminal. So close to all amenities but surrounded by trees, birds, wallabies, koalas. With the creek across the road you feel like you're in a tropical rainforest.
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Marguerites on Magnetic Pool Cabana
Tropical 1/2 acre retreat alive with bird calls and wildlife,hosting a 10m cool deep pool with lawns and sun lounges for lazing. New Pool Cabana 1 Queen with ensuite open lounge and kitchen with exotic Balinese day bed looking out onto the sweeping deck under the giant ponciana tree with swings and a hammock for siestas. 5 min stroll through the butterfly forrest to Horseshoe Bay for shops ,cafe,restaurants,Tavern ,bus,national park trails,watersports and the best Magnetic sunsets.
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Luxury 180°Ocean View 2bedroom Unit+Rock wallabies
Absolute waterfront unit few mins walk from Ferry+Bus. Ground floor, fully Air-con 2 bedroom (1xKing +2 King Singles), 2.5 bathrooms. Uninterrupted ocean views from living areas & bedrooms. Patio with a 6-seat table & gate to infinity pool and ocean-facing lawn frequented by rock wallabies. Main bedroom has own patio. Separate laundry with washing machine & clothes dryer. Starlink WiFi. Smart TV in lounge & main bedroom. Additional inflatable KS with linen available on request.
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ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE
This large 2 storey holiday house has it all. Big enough for 2 or more families to holiday together and share the cost (sleeps max 14). Otherwise, plenty of space for smaller groups to spread out and enjoy with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & 2 kitchens. There is a good sized swimming pool or it's only a short stroll to the local beach. If you don't feel like cooking, walk down to the local bar for a steak and some beers or whatever else you fancy. Enjoy & relax on Magnetic Island.
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Private self contained 1 bedroom unit.
Located on a no through road amidst tropical palms is our fully self contained 1 bedroom unit on the ground floor of our home. Surrounded by native bush and wildlife you get to experience the real Maggie just 1.5km from the ferry terminal and a 3 minute walk to the bus stop. Fully air conditioned or enjoy the fresh air and wildlife sounds by utilizing the ceiling fans throughout. Share our large private pool with gorgeous tropical surrounds. Off street parking is available.
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3102 Magnetic Island 🏝 Stunning Oceanfront Luxury
Wake up to stunning ocean and marina views as ferries pass your balcony—where nature meets adventure. Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, bushwalking, kayaking, golf, lawn bowls or even toad racing. See rock wallabies at your doorstep, soak in sunsets, and unwind with Townsville’s sparkling city lights. Free Wi-Fi & Netflix • 4 pools • Spa • Gym • 2-min walk to shops, cafés & supermarket 🌴 Perfect for couples, solo escapes or a relaxing tropical getaway 🌴
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Sunshine Shack - The Little Beach Shacks
Sunshine Shack; an original island shack from yester-year. Located a short two- minute walk from the Horseshoe Bay beachfront, shops, resturants, cafes, swimming enclosure and National Park walking trails. Sunshine Shack allows you to switch off, slow down and connect with yourself and the company you are with. A place that makes you feel like it is your very own island shack you are returning to. High speed Starlink WiFi @thelittle_beachshacks
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NEW! Maggie A-frame hideaway
Maggie A-frame is a beautiful wooden A-frame house situated in Horseshoe Bay on tropical Magnetic Island. The island itself is within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, easily located by a short ferry ride from Townsville, Queensland. Surrounded by palm trees and mango trees, Maggie A-frame houses five lucky guests – with a hammock and a private garden filled with birds and tropical plants.
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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Tropical Pool Retreat w 4BR 2BA & Parking
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Modern house with pool near Strand!
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Tropical Oasis in North Queensland
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NEW! Luxury beach front apartment in Nelly Bay.
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Island Romance or Family & Pool
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Tropical island views of the beautiful Coral Sea
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Centrally located, close to the Airport & Strand
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Beachside Apartments Unit 20 3 Bedroom Ocean View
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Modern Duplex Steps from the Golf Course – Unit 4
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Magnetic Island The Reel Island Retreat
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Riverside apartment
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Architecturally designed retreat - Horseshoe Bay
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Rufino's Retreat
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Casa Barron - Private GF Unit in Tropical Settings
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Dandaloo Holiday House
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2BR Guest Suite • Pool + Gym • Near JCU & Hospital
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Views that will touch your soul
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Ocean Views + Pool
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Beach and Sea front, The Strand, Townsville
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Light-filled 1-bed Apartment up in the Palm Trees
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The Pavilions; Private & Exclusive Island home
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The Pineapple Packing Shed
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Magnetic Naturally Island cabin
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Dream holiday on the strand
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