MORETON ISLAND ATTRACTIONS

There are a few freshwater lakes on Moreton with Blue Lagoon being the largest and most easily accessible. Blue Lagoon was formed through the natural catchments of rainwater over thousands of years when the water table meets the ground surface. Its crystal clear blue water and white sand make it the perfect spot for a swim to cool off or to just sit back, relax and enjoy the serenity of this untouched paradise. A number of Perched lakes have also formed on the island over many years as a result of layers of sand trapping water. Some locals say that the lakes can even set back the aging process when you swim in them.

Camp at Blue Lagoon on the 1, 2 and 3-day Moreton Island Tours

The Cape Moreton Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in Queensland and is situated on rocky cape moreton, which is the only part of the island that is not pure sand. Situated at the north end of the island, the 23 meter high lighthouse was erected back in 1857 with sandstone blocks excavated from the island by tradesmen and prisoners. The views from the lighthouse are simply amazing and it is one of the best places to see impressive 360-degree uninterrupted views of the island. Situated near the lighthouse is the Moreton Island National Park Information Center, which is a great source of island history. An educational center it includes information and artifacts on marine and wildlife habitats and stories of the island from the past.

Visit the Cape Moreton Lighthouse on the 1, 2 or 3-day Tours

Tangalooma Wrecks

A perfect place for snorkeling and scuba diving the tangalooma wrecks is one of the most famous landmarks on Moreton Island. Home to myriads of reef fish species and coral formations, snorkeling through the wrecks can be an amazing experience with fish swimming within center meters of your hands. The Tangalooma wrecks came about in 1963 as a result of lobbying by recreational boat owners for an artificial harbour. Subsequently various disused government vesseles were sunk at the site with the Maryborough being the first vessel of 12 to be sunk in the place which now forms the wrecks as they stand today.

Visit and snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks on the 2 and 3-day Tours

Mount Tempest is the highest sand dune on the island and is also the highest vegetated sand hill in the world with the peak approx 285m above sea level. The walk to the top of Mt Tempest can be a challenging climb once you reach the top the breathtaking views will make it all worthwhile. This is the best place to view the surrounding area and on a clear day the 360 degree views are something to treasure. From Mt tempest you can see the coastline from the Sunshine Coast through Brisbane and all the way to the Gold Coast. Be sure not to forget your camera as the views are something that you will want to keep for a lifetime.

See Mt Tempest on the 3-day Moreton Island Wilderness Safari.