- If you know you want to return to Townsville for a day trip during your stay, when purchasing your ticket to the Island if it will be cheaper for you to buy a multi-trip pass called a “Flexi Pass” (i.e. Currently 2 adults each purchasing 2 return tickets @ $29 per ticket costs $116. An Adult "Flexi Pass" costs $93 and gives up to 2 persons 10 one way fares = $18.60 return versus normal $29 return. Yes, you might throw away the unused portion, but you’ve saved $23. You can also cost this information on the Ferry website. Children/Family prices available. All Aust. Pensioner prices are 50% off.
- Latest ferries departing Townsville that will get you to Island Palms before Reception closes is the 4:30pm passenger ferry or the 4:25pm car barge, but let us know you’re on it or we will close at 5pm as scheduled. If you’re going to arrive after 5pm Saturday or any other day, you must ring before 5pm Saturday so we can explain your after-hours check-in. Management is not necessarily on-site after hours, so this is essential.
- The passenger ferry terminal (Sunferries) closes its building at 6pm nightly, so if you arrive on a late flight and have a bit of a wait for the next ferry, you might be more comfortable waiting a bit longer at the airport where you can access public amenities and purchase snacks.
- Our closest Supermarket (Foodworks) is an approximate 250 meter walk. Trading hours are 7am to 7pm daily* The 6pm ferry to the island will allow you approx. 15 minutes from arrival at the resort to shop, which can be a bit of a rush. If you are on an even later ferry, the supermarket will be closed upon your arrival. IGA Supermarket at the Island Ferry Terminal trades 6am to 8:30pm* daily, but check what time the next bus picks up at the ferry terminal before you venture off. * All shops/services may be closed or offer limited services on public holidays.
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