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Where are you moving from?
Fully Insured
Comprehensive public liability & goods-in-transit insurance on every move
10+ Years Experience
Trusted by hundreds of families and businesses across North Queensland
5-Star Rated
4.9 stars across 900+ verified Google reviews
North QLD Based
Local crews servicing Townsville, Magnetic Island & surrounding regions
Nelly Bay's Local Moving Specialists
Nelly Bay is the main arrival point on Magnetic Island, home to the ferry terminal where the Sealink ferry docks after the 20-minute crossing from Townsville's Breakwater terminal. The suburb has the island's largest concentration of permanent residents, a small shopping village with an IGA supermarket and cafe strip, and a mix of holiday accommodation and residential properties spread across the hillside behind the beach.
Housing in Nelly Bay ranges from beachfront units and townhouse complexes near the marina to elevated homes on the hillside with views across Cleveland Bay to Townsville. The hillside properties are accessed via steep, winding roads like Mandalay Avenue and Gustav Street, where our smaller trucks are essential. Some driveways are single-lane with sharp switchbacks that a standard removal truck simply cannot navigate.
Every move to or from Magnetic Island starts with logistics. Vehicles need to be booked onto the Fantasea vehicle barge, which runs on a fixed timetable from the South Townsville terminal at Ross Creek. Our truck needs a barge booking for each crossing, and the move schedule is built around the barge departure and return times. We use smaller trucks on the island, the roads are narrow, steep and not designed for full-size removal vehicles.
R2G is one of the few removalist companies that regularly services Magnetic Island. Our Nelly Bay moves include vehicle barge booking, smaller truck deployment for the island's steep roads, and crews experienced with hillside properties and external stair access. We coordinate the entire logistics chain, mainland loading, barge crossing, island delivery, so you only deal with one company from start to finish.
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Moving Day in Nelly Bay
Moving to Magnetic Island is a different job to anything on the mainland. This was a three-bedroom hillside home in Nelly Bay, the owners were relocating from a house in Cranbrook on the mainland.
We loaded the truck in Cranbrook starting at 6am. The customer's furniture was standard but we packed the truck with extra care because island roads jostle everything harder than sealed city streets. Every item was strapped, wedged and padded.
At 9am we drove the truck down to the Fantasea barge terminal at Ross Creek in South Townsville. The barge crossing takes about 25 minutes to Nelly Bay. Once we rolled off the barge, the real challenge started. The property was halfway up the hill on Mandalay Avenue, a steep road with tight curves and no guardrails in places.
We used our smaller truck specifically for this reason. Even so, the driveway required a three-point turn to position for unloading. The house had external stairs up to the main living level with a timber deck overlooking the bay. Every large item, fridge, washing machine, the queen bed ensemble, went up those stairs with two crew while the third unloaded from the truck below.
The whole job ran about eight hours including both barge crossings and the Cranbrook loading time. Island moves cost more because of the barge fees, the smaller truck capacity and the extra handling required on steep terrain. But the result, a home with that view over the bay, makes it worth the effort for the people who choose to live here.
How Your Nelly Bay Move Works
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Contact us online or call 1300 959 498. Tell us about your Nelly Bay move, suburb, home size, and preferred date. We’ll provide a clear, upfront quote with no hidden fees.
We Pack & Load
Our professional removalists arrive on time on moving day. We carefully wrap, pack (if required), and load all your belongings onto our modern, well-equipped truck, treating everything as if it were our own.
Settle In With Ease
We transport your belongings safely to your new Nelly Bay home and unload everything exactly where you want it. We won’t leave until you’re completely happy, it’s that simple.
Nelly Bay and Surrounding Areas
We cover Nelly Bay and all surrounding suburbs throughout Magnetic Island. Our locally-based team knows the streets and access challenges in this part of Townsville. If you're unsure whether we service your address, just give us a call.
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Book the barge well in advance.
Vehicle barge spots fill up, especially during school holidays and long weekends. We book as soon as your move date is confirmed, but the earlier you lock in your date, the better the barge availability.
Measure doorways and stairways at your island home.
Some Nelly Bay hillside homes have narrow external stairs and compact doorways. Providing measurements helps us plan which items can access the house directly and which may need alternative entry points.
Reduce your inventory before an island move.
Every extra item adds to the barge cost and the number of trips up steep stairs. A thorough declutter before a Magnetic Island move saves real money and makes settling in much easier.
Allow a full day for the move.
Between mainland loading, the barge crossing and island unloading on steep terrain, a Nelly Bay move is an all-day affair. Do not schedule any other commitments for moving day.
What Nelly Bay Customers Say
Real feedback from recent R2G Transport & Storage moves in and around Nelly Bay.
“R2G moved us from Cranbrook to a house in Nelly Bay. They sorted the barge, used the right size truck for the island roads and handled the steep driveway like they do it every day. Seamless service for a complicated move.”
“Relocated from Nelly Bay back to the mainland in Aitkenvale. R2G coordinated the barge timing perfectly and had everything loaded and across in a single trip. Professional and well-organised.”
“Moving to Magnetic Island seemed daunting but R2G made it straightforward. They handled every detail from the Cranbrook pickup to the Nelly Bay delivery. The crew were great on the steep stairs at our new place.”
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