moreton island

  • Yes, it’s true! Just off Brisbane’s shore is the third-largest sand island in the world, where you can easily feel like it’s just you and the untouched scenery. Crystal-clear lakes and lagoons exist among tall sand dunes, abundant wildflowers and pristine beaches. After you have handfed the dolphins under the stars, organise a trip to dive or snorkel among the mysterious wrecks and colourful coral reefs. The adventurous can try quad biking, four-wheel driving or sand tobogganing before slipping into a lazy dream on the cooling beach, or watching the silhouettes of fishermen as they cast their lines into the surf in lingering twilight.

Moreton Island Highlights


Tangalooma Island Resort is surrounded by crystal-clear waters on Moreton Island.


Handfeed wild bottlenose dolphins at Tangalooma Island Resort.

 


Nestled amongst the giant Melaleuca trees with pristine beaches just metres from your door, Glamping at Castaways offers the best of camping minus the sandy bed.


Four-wheel-drive ecotours, sandboarding, snorkelling, camping and wildlife are among the highlights on offer through Moreton Bay Escapes.


Adventures and tours galore await on Moreton Island.


Moreton Island Adventures' MICAT provides the only daily vehicular ferry service from Brisbane to Moreton Island.

Things to Do

Naturally Surrounded

  • Beaches, dunes, woodlands and shallow freshwater lagoons.

  • Flinders Reef is Brisbane's only true coral reef and fully protected marine sanctuary with wobbegongs, turtles, stingrays and reef fish.

  • Cape Moreton is a rocky headland at the north eastern tip of Moreton Island providing some of the best fishing spots on the island.

  • On the eastern side of the island, Blue Lagoon Campground offers beach-style camping for those who like to keep things simple.

  • Moreton Island Lighthouse was the first built in Queensland.

  • Go whale watching on Brisbane's coastline from June to November and marvel at the humpback whales playing and breaching in the protected waters of Moreton Bay Marine Park.

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