PLANTS OF MAGNETIC ISLAND

Magnetic Island is one of the three most ecologically diverse islands in the Great Barrier Reef World heritage Area.

Its wide variety of habitats support over 690 native plants. This makes Magnetic Island one of the World Heritage Area’s two most botanically rich islands, comparable with the much larger Hinchinbrook Island.

The current list (Dec 2023) of plants that have been found on the Magnetic Island, including both native and introduced, can be found here.

Magnetic Island Plant Guides

1. Professor Betsy Jackes from James Cook University in Towsnville has created the definitive list of Plants of Magnetic Island.
2. You'll find another handy online reference for all plants that grow on Magnetic Island (including exotic garden plants) at Some Magnetic Island Plants.
3. Download Jan Wegner's Some Weeds of Magnetic Island and Townsville.
4. For plants that are found in Arcadia, visit arcadiacoastcare.com.au
5. The Magnetic Island Weeds Guide

Explore the plants of Magnetic Island’s foreshores and reserves with an easy self-guided walk

Arcadia Coastcare's Some Native Plants of Arcadia, Magnetic Island (Yunbenun): A self-guided walk, booklet helps locals and visitors explore Magnetic Island’s foreshores and reserves around Alma and Geoffrey Bays.

The booklet covers more than 60 native plants in easily accessible locations around Arcadia. Written in an entertaining yet informative style, it is a rich resource for residents and visitors.

PURCHASE A COPY AND START YOUR ADVENTURE!
Copies of this book are available for purchase at the Arcadia Newsagency and participating outlets.

This booklet has been produced with the support of MINCA. All proceeds from the sale of this booklet go towards printing new editions of this, and similar nature booklets.

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ECOSYSTEMS  |  GEOLOGY  |  WORLD HERITAGE |
BIRDS  |  BUTTERFLIES  |  FROGS & TOADS  |  LIFE IN THE OCEAN  | PLANTS  |  WEEDS  | MAMMALS  |  REPTILES  |  SPIDERS & INSECTS

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