Title: Shipwreck Sands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23243933&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shipwreck Sands Holiday home on the beach, with outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Shipwreck Sands ![View from property - Shipwreck Sands (Picnic Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23244000/23243933/81552b15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - Shipwreck Sands (Picnic Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23244000/23243933/7f968d57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior House, 4 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Beachfront | Living room | TV, DVD player - Shipwreck Sands (Picnic Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23244000/23243933/3f91e308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior House, 4 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Beachfront | 4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds - Shipwreck Sands (Picnic Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23244000/23243933/2f6d4141.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Shipwreck Sands (Picnic Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23244000/23243933/38847f71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Shipwreck Sands. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=23243933&PinnedHotelID=23243933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTownsville-Hotels-Shipwreck-Sands.h23243933.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTownsville-Hotels-Shipwreck-Sands.h23243933.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Picnic Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Magnetic Island Golf Course and Massage on Magnetic. ReefHQ and Strand Waterpark are also worth visiting. [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-19.17782%2C146.84137&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MttHDAEUOj10e_vxoBXgNjcIJgE=) Shipwreck Sands, East Esplanade, Picnic Bay, QLD, 4819 ### What's nearby - ![Magnetic Island National Park which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and rugged coastline](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 - Picnic Bay Beach 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Rocky Bay 11 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Magnetic Island Golf Course 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Nelly Bay Beach 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Townsville, QLD (TSV) 153 min drive ### Restaurants - Tiny Palm Coffee 4 min drive - Terasu 40 min drive - Spin Cafe 40 min drive - Ric's Woodfire Pizza 4 min drive - Granite 5 min drive ## About this property ### Shipwreck Sands Upscale holiday home Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Shipwreck Sands. Other perks at this holiday home include: - An outdoor pool - Barbecues and a lift Room features All guest rooms at Shipwreck Sands offer comforts, such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge) - 3 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - TVs with digital channels and DVD players - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchens ## Similar properties ![Superior House, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Beachfront | Living area | TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243800/23243796/6cc20dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beached on Magnetic Picnic Bay - Pool - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=23243796&PinnedHotelID=23243796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22184900/22184815/908be942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picnic Bay Apartments Unit 4 Picnic Bay - Parking included - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=22184815&PinnedHotelID=22184815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94742600/94742595/dba89d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picnic House, luxurious tropical house PICNIC BAY - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=94742595&PinnedHotelID=94742595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22184100/22184082/4726dd53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picnic Bay Apartments Unit 3 Picnic Bay - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Microwave - Kitchen 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=22184082&PinnedHotelID=22184082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94740000/94730200/94730120/13ab4845.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rock Salt Villa 2 Situated on the foreshore at Picnic Bay Picnic Bay - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=94730120&PinnedHotelID=94730120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32130000/32120400/32120321/779553c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reflections Villa 1 Picnic Bay - Pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=32120321&PinnedHotelID=32120321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94740000/94730200/94730118/6a990904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rock Salt Villa 1\. 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Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night - Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 not indicated whether 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 professionally cleaned 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 This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Shipwreck Sands House Picnic Bay Shipwreck Sands House Shipwreck Sands Picnic Bay Shipwreck Sands Picnic Bay Shipwreck Sands Private vacation home Shipwreck Sands Private vacation home Picnic Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Shipwreck Sands have a pool? ### Is Shipwreck Sands pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Shipwreck Sands? ### What time is check-in at Shipwreck Sands? ### What time is check-out at Shipwreck Sands? ### Where is Shipwreck Sands located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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