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Moreton Island is the most natural of the large sand islands protecting Moreton Bay’s sheltered waters. Most of the island is national park and a recreation area managed for nature-based recreation.
The park contains freshwater creeks and lakes, coastal heath, rocky headlands, paperbark swamps, an historic lighthouse and the ruins of coastal forts. Mt Tempest, the highest sand dune on the island, is the highest stable coastal sand dune in the southern hemisphere.
Migrating wading birds
flock to the island between September and April, and nesting turtles occasionally
come ashore in summer. The adjacent bay waters are protected in Moreton Bay
Marine Park.
Explore the island by four-wheel-drive and walking. Look for migrating humpback
whales in late winter and spring. Go birdwatching. Cool off in Blue Lagoon.
Enjoy the wildflowers in spring.
Camp at Blue Lagoon, Eagers Creek, Ben-Ewa, the Wrecks or Comboyuro camping areas or specific sites along the beach.
Fresh water points are provided at the Big Sandhills (western beach), Rous Battery track (eastern beach), North Point and the campgrounds at Blue Lagoon, Eagers Creek, Comboyuro Point, the Wrecks and Ben-Ewa. Boil the water before drinking.
Location
About 10 klm east of Brisbane on Morton Island. Access to the island is by barge or launch. Catch a barge boat from Whyte Island near Lytton or Scarborough at Redcliffe - takes about two hours.
Further Information
Webpage: Morton Island National Park
Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service
160 Ann St
Brisbane QLD 4000
(07) 3227 7111
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