Known as the Gem of South East Queensland Moreton
Island is one of those places that everyone would love to live close by.
Located within the city limits of Brisbane capital city of the state of
Queensland in Australia this island is filled with scenic spots, beautiful
beaches and is great for 4WD, angling, swimming and other exciting Moreton Island
Activities Australia like snorkelling and sand
tobogganing. This used to be the perfect weekend getaway for those living in
the neighbourhood but as more and more people are coming to know about this
island paradise it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in
this region.
The island was initially discovered by Captain James
Cook and later by Matthew finders but the original occupants used to be the
Ngugi tribes and now you can see the shell middens which are still here as
silent reminders of the early human occupation. This is also the third largest
sand island in the world and along with Fraser Island they are the biggest sand
structure on Earth. To see this beautiful island in all its glory you can
choose from one of the many Moreton Island
Travel Packages offered by Sunset Safaris, one of the
most popular and well recognised tour operators and one that comes highly
recommended by trip advisor. Their 2 day Get Wrecked Explorer tour is one of
the most popular and better than the day tour as you will get a chance to enjoy
the night time transparent kayaking experience. This tour company have done
pioneering work in introducing the transparent kayaks near the Tangalooma
shipwreck site and so apart from the night kayaking you can also take the glass
bottom boat tour to see the amazing water world in case you are not comfortable
with the idea of going under water. The tourists are also introduced to the
marvels of Eco-Glamping where you will stay in tents to enjoy the great
outdoors but will not miss out on the luxuries of your home.
The tour includes free pick up and return service from
Gold coast and Brisbane and the journey in a luxury MiCat ferry which is air
conditioned with well stocked up bar and cafe is the perfect way to start your
tour. The journey across the beautiful Moreton bay will give you the
opportunity to relax, mix around and enjoy the anticipation of a great
adventure which is about to unfold. The 4WD coaches of Sunset Safaris will take
you across the island where you will get familiar with its landscape of sand
field areas, sand dunes and find rain forests growing on them. There will also
be the Champagne Pools, museum and the oldest Light house; Cape Moreton from
where you will be able to see the turtles, dolphins, sharks, Manta rays and the
whales who of course are seen during the season. You can swim in the Blue
Lagoon fresh water lake, in the pools and enjoy snorkelling near the Tangalooma
shipwreck site to see turtles, dolphins, reef fishes and corals of vivid hues
and many other marine lives. Sand Tobogganing from the top of Mt Tempest is for
those who welcome the rush of adrenalin and everyone can enjoy the romantic
Honeymoon Bay, 4WD along the magnificent Eastern Surf Beach and sit down to
watch the most spectacular sunset that you would have ever come across. As the
sun goes down get ready for night kayaking, beach parties, camp fire or a
simple walk along the beach as the stars shine down....
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