The beautiful Moreton
Island in Australia can be described as a big boon to the people staying in
Brisbane as this sand island is within the city limits. Known as the Gem of
Southeast Queensland you will find this place to be serene, sublime and ideal
for a few days break. Being so close to the city it is great for weekend
getaway and even ideal for those who are transiting. Ninety five percent of
this island is contained within a national park and so you will find any
visible signs of human abuse and can have a great time camping, angling, going
for four wheel driving and watching the whales during their annual migration.
Those who are interested in history would know that it used to be the home of
the Ngugi tribes and it is exciting to see the remains of the shell middens
which clearly indicate aboriginal occupation. Initially this island was named
Cape Moreton by Captain James Cook in 1770 but the present name was given by
Matthew Flinders. The oldest light house here named Cape Moreton Light was lit
in 1857 and till now it is an important landmark that always fascinates the
visitors.
To see this amazing
island in its glory you can check out the different packages offered by Sunset
Safari, one of the most popular and reliable tour companies in Australia. Known
as the People’s Choice Company they come highly recommended by trip advisor and
their all inclusive Moreton Island
Travel Packages offer great value for the money. You can
opt for the Scenic Day Tour, Get Wrecked 1 day tour; 2 day Explorer Tour to see
this amazing place but then if you want you can take a combined package to see Fraser
Island, Great Barrier Reefs or all three of them by opting for the Island
Hopper Package which is a whooping 7 day tour.
The journey to your
destination will not be by road; instead you will be taken in a luxury MiCat
ferry across the stunning Moreton Bay after getting picked up from Gold Coast
or Brisbane. This air conditioned ferry has a well stocked bar and cafe and
what can be a better way to know your travel companion than over a drink or a
steaming cup of coffee. The 4 WD coach of the company takes the visitors for a
drive and the tour guides show them all the scenic spots which are incredibly
beautiful. A fully guided tour of the Tangalooma shipwreck is the high point of
the tour where the visitors explore the wreck site and have a great time swimming
with the reef fishes, turtles, dolphins and admire the multi hued corals which
make the place absolutely beautiful. All snorkelling gears are provided for and
you can hire the body suits which are eco friendly and have no negative impact
on the marine life. The tour itinerary will also include a visit to the light
house, museum, Honeymoon Bay and North Point and you will get to swim in the
breathtakingly beautiful Blue Lagoon Lake and also in the naturally bubbling
waters of the Champagne Pools. The island adventure continues with Sand
Tobogganing which will take you to the top of a sand dune and you will soon be
coming down on top of a body board at a speed that can reach up to 70
kilometres per hour. Apart from the sightseeing what is truly fascinating is
the night kayaking tour where you will be taken in transparent boats fitted
with LED light that allows you to see Moreton Island
Activities Australia and against the darkness of the
night these illuminated kayaks look super awesome and you will feel as if you
are part of some eerie movie. The tour package is inclusive of accommodation
and instead of Castaway Beach Resort you can opt for Eco Glamping wherein you
can stay outdoors in a camp without sacrificing the comforts of a hotel room.
So go ahead and enjoy your stay in this beautiful sand island while the tour
operators look after you and let you have a totally relaxed holiday.
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