Moreton Island National Park

Moreton Island features flower-carpeted heathlands, rugged coastline, historic ruins, a lighthouse, crystal clear waters and miles of sandy beaches with some vast sand dunes. The sheltered waters provide a habitat for various marine animals, including dugong. Humpback whales can be seen from Cape Moreton between June and November, their migration period. Ruins of World War II coastal defence bases and evidence of Aboriginal occupation dating back thousands of years, make the island rich in history and culture.

Moreton Island is located 40km offshore from Brisbane. Barges for both vehicle and foot passengers run daily and there is a high speed catamaran from Brisbane which takes around 75 minutes. It is possible to access the island by private boat, but be aware that there are no public moorings, and exposed waters can make for difficult conditions. Only four wheel drives can drive on the island. All vehicles must be registered first and display a valid Moreton Island Recreation Area vehicle access permit.

There are some wonderful coastal camping grounds on Moreton, some accessible only by four-wheel-drive, others that can be reached by boat or are close to barge landing points. Permits are required for camping.