Nelly Bay, Queensland

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Nelly Bay, is a village of Magnetic Island, and a suburb of the City of Townsville, Australia. Nelly Bay is considered the main Bay and Village of Magnetic Island as the village consists of the Magnetic Harbour precient which accommodates the Island's new Ferry and Barge Terminal, meaning people travelling from Townsville on the ferry or barge will arrive at Nelly Bay.

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Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal (on right) with construction at Magnetic Harbour
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Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal (on right) with construction at Magnetic Harbour

Nelly Bay is also home to Magnetic Island's largest infrastructure development, Magnetic Harbour, also know as Nelly Bay Harbour. The development comprises of a New Ferry and Barge Terminal, an emergency services Helipad, retail service, and mixed residential throughout the project.

Currently, Magnetic Harbour is the arrival and departure point for Ferries and Barges leaving to and from Townsville, with numerous services each day between both Ferry operator, Sunferries, and Car and Passenger Barge operator, Riverside Marine.

The Harbour is also going under major development with numerous apartment and accommodation complexes currently Under construction there.