Within the city limits of Brisbane lies one of the
most beautiful sand islands in Australia. Just 58 kilometres from Brisbane this
island is popularly known as the Gem of Southeast Queensland for its amazing
beauty and rich biodiversity. As 95 percent of the island is contained within a
national park it has been protected against any kind of misuse and has been
able to retain its charm and attracts a lot of visitors for its unspoilt and
serene ambience. Most of the people go there for the joy of four wheel driving,
camping, recreational angling, whale watching or just to feel close to nature.
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Known to be the 3rd largest
sand in the world
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Together with Moreton Island it forms the
largest sand structure in the world
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It was the home of the ancient Ngugi
tribes before colonization
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It is gazetted into four localities like
Bulwer, Cowan Cowan, Kooringal and Moreton Island
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The island was named by Matthew Flinders
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It covers an area of around 186 square
kilometres and extends for 37 kilometres in length
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Standing tall at 280 metres or 920 ft
Mount Tempest, the biggest sand dune here is believed to be the highest,
stabilised coastal sand hill in the world.
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The shell middens in the island indicate
aboriginal occupation for at least 2000 years.
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It has Queensland’s oldest lighthouse,
Cape Moreton Light which was built in 1857
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The island has a number of heritage listed
site including Cape Moreton, 25 Dorothy Newnham Street and 30 Jessie Wadsworth
street
This must be evident as to why this island has become
one f the most sought after tour destinations in Australia and why it is
populated by tourists all throughout the year. Tourism being the major revenue
earner you will find a lot of tour operators in this region but those who want
good value for their money and an absolutely smashing holiday opt for the
number one tour company; Sunset Safari. They offer a variety of tour packages
to Moreton Island which can be a day tour, 1 day trip or a 2 day explorer tour.
Those who want to see more can pair it with visits to Fraser Island and GBR.
Instead of a road trip the Moreton Island adventure starts with a beautiful
cruise across the Moreton Bay and you will enjoy the air conditioned comforts
of the MiCat ferry with well stocked bar and cafe.
In the island there will be a whirlwind of sightseeing
and activities but their tour guides will make sure that you have enough time
to relax and get time to leisurely explore the place instead of rushing from
one place to another. The tourists are taken to visit the museum, lighthouse
and Tangalooma shipwreck site where they can swim and snorkel to see the
amazing water park with its corals, reef fishes, turtles and dolphins among
others. The other sites include Blue Lagoon freshwater lake, Honeymoon Bay,
North Point, Champagne Pools and feel the exhilaration of sand tobogganing and
experience the fish frenzy in the transparent kayaks. The Moreton Island
adventure continues with beach parties, Eco Glamping and night kayaking near
the Maheno shipwreck site. Though it is a paid activity the amount is nominal
and it’s a once in a lifetime experience which should not be missed at any
cost. Against the darkness of the night the transparent kayaks get lit from the
underwater lights and the whole place looks surreal and totally magical.
The Sunset Safari Moreton Island
Travel Packages is economical, has the best possible
itinerary and with super efficient and professional guides it is an experience
which you cannot forget in a hurry.
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