Wedding Venues · Townsville / Magnetic Island, Queensland · Visit in person

Picnic Bay Hotel

About

Overview & Vibe

The Picnic Bay Hotel fronts the old jetty esplanade on Magnetic Island’s quiet southern bay — a laid-back island pub reborn with a tropical function garden, sixteen modern rooms and the Coral Sea across the road.

Setting & Style

Weddings centre on The Magnetic Room and Garden Oasis: intimate tropical elegance nestled among lush gardens with a cascading water feature over rocky outcrops, backed by an exclusive outdoor Garden Bar. The kitchen runs modern Australian menus with al-fresco dining and ocean views, guests drift between palms and the esplanade for portraits, and the hotel’s rooms — including two accessible ground-floor units — keep the party on the island overnight. Ferries from Townsville land at Nelly Bay, ten minutes up the road.

Ideal For

Couples wanting a barefoot-casual island wedding with a pub heart — garden ceremony, sea breeze and beds upstairs.

The Need-to-Knows

The Magnetic Room and Garden Oasis with cascading water feature and exclusive Garden Bar.
Sixteen modern rooms including two ground-floor accessible units; guest transfers offered.
Modern Australian restaurant with al-fresco ocean-view dining; functions via the events team.
1/3 The Esplanade, Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island — 20 minutes by ferry from Townsville.

Standout Feature

The Garden Oasis water feature at dusk — rainforest rock, fairy-lit palms and the jetty across the esplanade.

Amenities

The Magnetic Room
Garden Oasis with Cascading Water Feature
Exclusive Outdoor Garden Bar
Modern Australian Restaurant
Al-fresco Ocean-view Dining
16 On-site Rooms
Guest Transfers
Live Music Weekends

Ceremony Setting

garden
outdoor
indoor

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Picnic Bay Jetty – The old pier across the esplanade
Picnic Bay beach – The sheltered sand out front
Rocky Bay – The secluded ceremony cove over the headland
Nelly Bay ferry terminal – Townsville ferries ten minutes away
Magnetic Island National Park – Koala walks and forts trails
Townsville & Castle Hill – The city skyline across the channel

On Site Accommodation

16 modern hotel rooms on-site including two ground-floor accessible units

Price Notes

Functions and weddings arranged through the hotel's functions team; pricing on enquiry