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Moreton Island is 98% National Park protecting its unique vegetation, wildlife, freshwater lakes and streams and its magnificent coastal sand dunes.
There are 3 townships located on on the western side of the island each providing a different experience and facilities. [http://www.visitmoretonisland.com/]
Bulwer is a holiday village geared to deal with the travellers who arrive on the island and require food, bait and supplies. There is a small convenience and liquor store (licensed), taxi service, public phone and bait and tackle shop at the northern end of the township.
Cowan Cowan is a quiet residential township with several places to stay, mainly holiday houses and fishing cabins. The township has no through traffic in town and a vehicle free beach making it a popular spot for families with small children. It was originally established as a military camp in 1938 and housed approx 1000 soldiers during the military occupation of Moreton Island. Remains of military buildings such as gun emplacements and forts can still be seen on on the beach in front of Cowan Cowan and are a reminder of Australia's involvement in WWII.
Kooringal is famous for The Gutter Bar and Toulkerrie oyster farm. The village consists of a number of private holiday homes and a few fishing clubhouses scattered along the beachfront and separated by sand tracks and Island vegetation. This township has its own airstrip and is serviced by a vehicular barge that runs from Amity Point on North Stradbroke Island.
Tangalooma is famous for the Tangalooma wild dolphin resort but now there are private homes located atop the hill behind the resort. The resort was was the site of Queensland's only whaling station, with humpback whales being harvested on their annual migration north between 1952 and 1962, The flensing plan of the station still exists as part of the resort.
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====Ferry====
Most people access the Island via ferry. Ferries for vehicles and passengers run daily.
* Amity Trader ☎+61 487 227437, [url=http://www.amitytrader.com/].]From Stradbroke Island to Kooringal. 20 min transit, day return from $20.
* MICAT Ferry ☎+61 7 3909 3333, [url=http://www.moretonislandadventures.com.au/travel/timetable[/url].] From Port of Brisbane (Brisbane River southside) to Tangalooma Wrecks. Walk-on return $45, 4WD return $190. Daily in peak periods, twice on Fridays and twice on Sundays. No service on Tuesdays in off-peak period.
* Reality Cruises ☎+61 7 3203 5800, [url=http://www.get2moretonisland.com[/url].]From [[Redcliffe[/url]], two hour transit. One run daily W-Su.
* Tangalooma ☎+61 7 3268 6333, [http://www.tangalooma.com]. From Pinkenba (Brisbane River northside) to Tangalooma Resort. 3-4 runs daily.
====Private boat access====
It is possible to travel in your own vessel, although there are no public mooring available at Moreton Island. Tangalooma Wrecks can be a safe anchorage.
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One of the most enjoyable ways to visit Moreton Island is by four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle. 4WD vehicles are essential for driving on the island. All vehicles must be registered and have a valid Moreton Island Recreation Area vehicle access permit.
For those who do not have a 4wd there is a 4WD Taxi Service [http://www.moretonisland.net.au/] ☎+61 7 3408 2261, on Moreton Island, based at Bulwer that can take you anywhere in the National Park or to accommodation at Tangalooma or in the townships of Bulwer and Cowan-Cowan.
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See dolphins, turtles, dugongs, plenty of fish life
* North Point has "The Champagne Pools" a natural ocean pool hollowed out amongst the rocks,
*Honeymoon Bay
*The Cape Moreton Light House
*Blue Lagoon a natural fresh water lake
*The Tangalooma and Bulwer Wrecks deliberately sunken ships
*Tangalooma Resort was originally established as a whaling station
*Cowan Cowan a coastal defence bases from World War II has relics as a reminder of Australia's involvement in WWII
*Bulwer provides panoramic views back to the mainland and the Glass House Mountains.
*The Grave sites still standing after over 100 years from people passing throught the bay.
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Humpback whale watching off Cape Moreton move through moreton bay on their annual migration from June to November.
* 4WD down the Surfside, a long 40 km stretch of white sandy beach, pass trough the thick bush of the Moreton Island National Park. Go fishing, swimming in fresh or saltwater.
* Snorkel or dive the Tangalooma wrecks, Sherubs Cave, Hutchinson Shoal or Flinders reef [http://australia.greatestdivesites.com/brisbane/moreton_island] which are full of marine and fish life.
* Beach sports
* Bushwalking campfires and star gazing.
* Sand boarding down some of the world's highest coastal sandhills.
* Feed the wild Dolphins.
* Walk up Mount Tempest the highest sand dune in the world.
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Provides seafood, meat, meals and other services for the local area. Renowned across the island for their seafood that is fresh from the local trawlers and oysters from the clear local waters. A great way to end the day with a fresh beverage.
*CASTAWAYS RESTAURANT is located in Bulwer at the Northern end of Moreton Island, and is the place to be for legendary Sunday breakfasts, lazy lunches and relaxed dining. Castaways is a great place to catch up with the locals, camping buddies, fishing and boating friends. Sample relaxed dining under the thatched roof of Castaways at Bulwer.
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Castaways Restuarant, Bulwer, Moreton Island. [url=http://www.moretonislandadventures.com.au/stay/castaways-restaurant]]Coffee, relaxing garden setting with a thatched roof.
Whalers Bar, Tangalooma Resort. [http://www.visitmoretonisland.com/eatdrinkshop/drink/[/url]. Bar with a wide range of cocktails and beverages. Pool table, good views and sunsets. Take away food is also available.
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There is a range of holiday accommodation on Moreton Island at all the towns.
Moreton Island provides a variety of coastal camping experiences, some accessible by 4WD, others accessible by boat or close to barge landing points. You will need a vehicle access permit to drive on Moreton Island. Preferably bring a fuel stove. Bring your own firewood,
*Glamping at Castaways accommodates couples and families nestled amongst the giant Melaleuca trees of Moreton Island, with pristine beaches just metres from your door. Meals are easy too - relax with a glass of wine at the on-site restaurant Castaways, or book a meal package and cook on the BBQs in the sheltered campsite kitchen.
*Castaway Unit Accommodation - 2 bedroom units - sleeping up to 4 - 6 ppl (queen, 2 singles, 2 trundles) - Fully self-contained - Kitchen, dining room, lounge room, bathroom - Linen supplied - Laundry facilities available on site - BBQ area on site - Restaurant on site - Convenience store on site - Min 2 night stay in off peak, min 4 night stay in peak.
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