Choose from cars, SUVs, 4WDs, minibuses, luggage trailers, and more with 1300 Meteor Rentals. Explore Magnetic Island, Maggie to locals, just 8km north of Townsville. The island has plenty of natural beauty and history to enjoy, making your trip one to remember.
Flying into Townsville? Use our free airport pickup and drop-off service during business hours.
You’ll collect and return your vehicle at our Townsville depot, which is close to the airport and about a 10-minute drive from the ferry terminal to Magnetic Island.
You can take almost any of our vehicles to Magnetic Island (*conditions apply, see below). Just book with 1300 Meteor and then go to www.MagneticIslandFerries.com.au to book your ferry crossing.
If you’re hiring a larger vehicle, like a moving truck or a people mover that seats more than five people, you’ll need to contact Magnetic Island Ferries directly on (07) 4796 9300 or by email at hello@magneticislandferries.com.au.
Ferry rules for vehicles:
Vehicles 5.5 metres and under can weigh up to 2.5 tonnes
Vehicles between 5.6 and 6 metres can weigh up to 3 tonnes
Vehicles over those limits are classed as campervans or trucks, can’t be booked online, and must be booked through us directly.
Fares cover up to five passengers seated in the vehicle. Passengers must stay in the vehicle during loading and unloading.
Please note: no driving on beaches.
Picking up in Townsville and finishing at another destination? No problem - 1300 Meteor offers one way car hire to most locations in mainland Australia!
Cars and minivans should stay on sealed roads (except for short detours around official roadworks).
We offer many 4x4 vehicles that can be used on unsealed roads, our standard cover still applies.
No beach driving allowed.
Cars are for sealed roads only.
4x2 utes, vans, and trucks can drive on well-maintained unsealed roads.
4x4s can go off-road but not on beaches.
Renters are responsible for damage to the vehicle’s underbody or water damage.
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