Magnetic Island Weekend

A professional development program combining critical care education with outdoor activities, immersed in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland.

Highlights:
- Complex clinical problem solving through fascinating case-based discussions
- Practical tips from intensivists to improve your approach to critically ill patients
- Didactic lectures on crit care topics
- Practical sessions to learn CVL/PICC/vas cath insertion
- 3 course dinner at Barefoot Art/Food/WIne
- Hiking, swimming, abseiling, kayaking, snorkelling and more!
- Medical quiz and games night
- Relaxing eco-resort with rustic cabins, hammocks, koala santuary, shady swimming pool, cafe and bar

Every Magnetic Island MedScapades weekend has different education sessions and activities for people who want to join us again!

$1250 (10% discount for repeat MedScapaders)
*Price is for twin-share cabin accommodation. Inquire for couple/family cabin options*

20-22nd February 2026

Itinerary

Friday:
Arrive early to enjoy a relaxing day exploring Magnetic island or round off your workday with a scenic 6pm ferry ride to the island
7pm Meet at Barefoot Art/Food/Wine for a group dinner

Saturday:
7:00am Breakfast and coffee
8:00am Outdoor adventures with Outer Limits Adventure Fitness (hiking and abseiling)
12:00pm Lunch
1pm Tutorials and practical workshops on Critical Care
6pm Dinner
7:30pm Medical Trivia and Games night

Sunday
7am Breakfast and coffee
7:30am Kayaking and Snorkelling Tour with Magnetic Island Sea Kayaking
10am Relax at a beachside cafe, swim in the shady pool or have a coffee on the poolside terrace
12:30pm Lunch
1:30-5:30pm Critical care education
6pm Ferry departure back to Townsville

*Price includes all food, activities, education and twin-share accommodation. There are different accommodation options at Bounce for singles/couples/families.