One
of the largest sand islands in the world, Moreton is 38 kilometres long
and 98 per cent National Park - a truly unique wilderness experience only
35 kilometres away from the centre of Brisbane.A
virtually untouched sand island with wetlands, perched lakes, mountains
and spectacular beaches. With no established roads, 4WD's are the only
mode of transport along the few inland tracks that already exist.
NATURAL
FEATURES
Moreton island,
a true sand island, was formed by prevailing winds, wave action and
sea level changes. Over time, deposits stabilized and became
vegetated. Wind and water action, sand deposition, erosion and plant
colonisation has made Moreton the place we know today.
The Sand Hills
are awe inspiring mountains of pure white sand. The bare sand dunes
provide the slopes for an exhilarating toboggan.
The Desert is a major sand blow reached by either 4wd or a scenic
walking track.
Freshwater Lakes As
the water table beneath the Island fills with rain water the swamps
and creeks flourish with large lakes being formed.
Blue Lagoon is an excellent swimming spot. It is also great for wild
flower displays and bird watching.
Mount Tempest
is a vegetated sand hill in the centre of the island. It is the
highest sand hill in the world. It is approximately 280m above sea
level.
It makes a challenging climb but is well worth the effort for the
view of the Island is breath-taking.
The heath lands viewed from Mount Tempest are dominated by Banksia
and Grass Trees.
Open Forest
The Scribbly Gum and Pink Bloodwood dominate Moreton's extensive
forests. As the soils are low in nutrient, trees and shrubs rely on
the efficient recycling of surface nutrients for food.
Wildlife The foreshores and tidal
areas are rich in marine life supporting many resident wading birds.
Between September and April, Moreton plays host to thousands of
migrating birds from the Arctic tundra, eastern Siberia and other
parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort, built on the sandy shores of the Bay is a modern holiday oasis with beaches washed by calm blue waters. Dolphins visit the shallows each night to be hand fed by the resort guests.
Whale
watching
during whale migration
How to get there The
Combie Trader II ferry departs from Thurecht Parade, Scarborough
Harbour and lands at Bulwer on Moreton Island. (Scarborough is
located on the Redcliffe Peninsula just north of Brisbane.)
The ferry operates 6 days a week,
carrying both vehicles and passengers.
One
of the largest sand islands in the world, Moreton is 38 kilometres long
and 98 per cent National Park - a truly unique wilderness experience only
35 kilometres away from the centre of Brisbane.A
virtually untouc
hed sand island with wetlands, perched lakes, mountains
and spectacular beaches. With no established roads, 4WD's are the only
mode of transport along the few inland tracks that already exist.
As
the water table beneath the Island fills with rain water the swamps
and creeks flourish with large lakes being formed.
Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort, built on the sandy shores of the Bay is a modern holiday oasis with beaches washed by calm blue waters. Dolphins visit the shallows each night to be hand fed by the resort guests. 
The
Combie Trader II ferry departs from Thurecht Parade, Scarborough
Harbour and lands at Bulwer on Moreton Island. (Scarborough is
located on the Redcliffe Peninsula just north of Brisbane.)