Title: Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6351564&destination=Picnic+Bay%2C+Queensland%2C+Australia&selected=28417206&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay ## Photo gallery for Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay ![Outdoor dining - Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay (Cockle Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/94b15023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay (Cockle Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/1b73b447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay (Cockle Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/86a9669b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay (Cockle Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/72f7baae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay (Cockle Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/e88e7359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the edge of Cockle Bay, Blue on Cockle offers a serene island getaway with water views from every angle. Enjoy sunset vistas from the deck, relax in air-conditioned comfort inside or indulge in fishing and crabbing at your doorstep. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Located on the edge of Cockle Bay with water lapping at your door. Fishing, crabbing, peace and quiet! What more could anyone want when enjoying an island getaway. "Blue on Cockle" is perched on a rocky edge of peaceful Cockle Bay. Water views from every vantage point of this unique beach hut. Also included is a deck with sunset views to die for while cooking the daily catch on the barbie. Offering three queen beds and a set of bunks, this home comfortably accommodates the whole family. You’ll love the freshly updated kitchen and downstairs bathroom and each bedroom comes equipped with its own TV. If the tide isn't right enjoy air-conditioned comfort inside and wait for the tide to turn! Turn on one of the many TV's, use the Starlink WiFi, read a book or rest up for a late night of fishing! Blue on Cockle has all you will need for your getaway, just bring your food, drinks, fishing rods and bait. Note: Access to the property can be more difficult on a high tide. Our Best of Magnetic team will be able to provide tide information to help plan your arrival time. Bedding Configuration Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed - Downstairs Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed - Upstairs Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Bed, 1 x Set of Single Bunk Beds - Upstairs Property specific note : Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Schoolies or School leavers will not be accepted. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Studio (Unit 1311) | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19770000/19763800/19763764/58987fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute Waterfront Magnetic Island Nelly Bay - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Blue Cockle Picnic Bay QLD House Blue Cockle QLD House Blue Cockle Picnic Bay QLD Blue Cockle QLD House Blue On Cockle, Cockle Picnic Blue on Cockle Picnic Bay QLD Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Picnic Bay Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Private vacation home Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Private vacation home Picnic Bay 62\_61 ## About the area Located in Picnic Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magnetic Island National Park and Bolger Bay Nature Refuge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queensland Country Bank Stadium or Reid Park Street Circuit. With scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Picnic Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picnic-Bay.dx6351564) [View more Holiday homes in Picnic Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picnic-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351564-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-19.17751%2C146.83128&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hLAhef0J7CxhFYdgGjCVlOACu2g=) Cockle Bay, QLD ### What's nearby - ![Magnetic Island National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217248/482d0bcf-80e7-4789-887e-01861ffc02bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Magnetic Island National Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217205/761a3cb3-5f89-41d8-9162-441fe50597bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal 36 min drive \- 9.7 miles - ![North Queensland Stadium in Railway Estate a suburb of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998020096/df9f5ff0-66e4-47fc-8950-074e9ab2b51d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queensland Country Bank Stadium 39 min drive \- 10.8 miles - Magnetic Island Golf Course 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Picnic Bay Beach 6 min drive \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Townsville Station 65 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) 76 min drive ### Restaurants - Tiny Palm Coffee 6 min drive - Terasu 42 min drive - Granite 7 min drive - Seagulls Restaurant 43 min drive - Ric's Woodfire Pizza 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay? ### What time is check-in at Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay? ### What time is check-out at Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay? ### Where is Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie C. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing & Fantastic Perfect spot to get away surrounded by water and perfect sunsets ##### Valerie C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim F. 7 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ssshhhhhhhh Perfect seclusion ##### Tim F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle T. 26 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michelle It was great ##### Michelle T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad C. 26 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise A unique experience with the water at our front door. Beautiful sunsets. Fabulous outdoor entertaining area and BBQ. ##### Brad C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stella E. 16 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Great location, beautiful at high tide. Very rewarding experience! ##### Stella E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda R. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great little beach house! Great location and we had a great time during our week stay. Photos on website need to be updated as the house is really just a glorified beach shack that needs a fair bit of TLC but as long as that’s what you are after and love walking out the back door to go fishing you will have a blast! :) ##### Rhonda R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anonymous 31 Mar 2017 #### The Perfect Fishing Shack Absolutely perfect location ... views views views ... friendly rock wallabies ... the deck is the perfect location to relax (remember to keep an eye out for criters). It was like stepping back in time to a much more relaxed and less sophisticated Australia. We had full dry access all week except that a 3.05m high tide on the last day caused 3 inches of water at the bottom of the concrete stairs on the boulder and 3 to 4 inches of water across the narrow opening to the lagoon. Both could be stepped across without the need to get your feet wet. With tides below 3.05m we had completely dry access for the rest of the week. Well worth looking at tide charts before booking. Having said that I think it would be great to be there for a 4.1m tide. ##### Anonymous Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharna 1 Aug 2016 #### Best location! We couldn't be more happy with Blue on Cockle. The house is in the best position, you have waterviews from everywhere! Don't even have to leave the house to go fishing as you can fish right off the deck! The house was clean & tidy & everything we needed was there. We can't wait to come back again! Plus the staff at Best of Magnetic were awesome! Very friendly & welcoming! 10 out of 10 all round :-) ##### Sharna Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Rosie 1 Mar 2016 #### Seclusion If your idea of a holiday is seclusion, this is the place. It's not fancy, but had everything we required for a holiday. Thankful for the air-conditioning as very hot during summer afternoons. Not recommended for anyone with special accessibility needs. If you checkout during high tide, we recommend you utilise the sea kayak to transport your gear. It'll save a lot of trips back and forward to the car. ##### Rosie ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Shingley Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Shingley-Beach-Resort.h2744419.Hotel-Information) > - [Daintree Ecolodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Daintree-Hotels-Daintree-Ecolodge.h525492.Hotel-Information) > - [Mirage Whitsundays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mirage-Whitsundays.h11066236.Hotel-Information) > - [Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Island-Gateway-Holiday-Park.h3866288.Hotel-Information) > - [Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Base-Backpackers-Magnetic-Island-Hostel.h14641975.Hotel-Information) > - [Bush Village Holiday Cabins](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Bush-Village-Holiday-Cabins.h11529204.Hotel-Information) > - [Darlington Grove Farm Stay in a Renovated Dairy Lots of Animals and River Access](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Darlington-Hotels-Darlington-Grove-Farm-Stay-In-A-Renovated-Dairy-Lots-Of-Animals-And-River-Access.h37904197.Hotel-Information) > - [Mango House Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mango-House-Resort.h574907.Hotel-Information) > - [NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Seabreeze-Tourist-Park.h9849072.Hotel-Information) > - [Silky Oaks Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Silky-Oaks-Lodge.h1636501.Hotel-Information) > - [Mantra Club Croc](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mantra-Club-Croc.h519113.Hotel-Information) > - [Nightelier Mission Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Mission-Beach-Resort.h2773789.Hotel-Information) > - [Green Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Green-Island-Hotels-Green-Island-Resort.h2650447.Hotel-Information) > - [Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Base-Magnetic-Island-Hostel.h3651343.Hotel-Information) > - [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > - [Seascape Holidays at Seascape Temple](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Seascape-Holidays-At-Sea-Temple.h19802978.Hotel-Information) > - [Desert Gardens Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-Desert-Gardens.h67183126.Hotel-Information) > - [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > - [at Marina Shores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-At-Marina-Shores.h3398158.Hotel-Information) > - [Bounce Magnetic Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horseshoe-Bay-Hotels-Selina-Magnetic-Island.h89484711.Hotel-Information) > - [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > - [3 Bedroom House Daintree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Diwan-Hotels-Only-Private-Guesthouse-With-Its-Own-Waterfalls-And-Swimming-Hole-By-Your-Deck.h29486623.Hotel-Information) > - [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > - [Island Leisure Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hotels-Island-Leisure-Resort.h2650691.Hotel-Information) > - [Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Meridian-Port-Douglas.h1479384.Hotel-Information) > - [Ayr Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Hotels-Ayr-Hotel.h78537272.Hotel-Information) > - [The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-At-Blue-Horizon-Resort-Apartments.h2650727.Hotel-Information) > - [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > - [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) ---