20 Things to do

Looking for a challenge. In case you have forgotten. All of Moreton is made of sand so the climb up its tallest mountain isn’t easy. Once you reach the top of the 285m climb you’ll be treated to breathtaking 360-degree views. Ranging from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast that make it all worthwhile. The 2.5km walking track is around a two hour round trip, following a 35 min 4WD from Bulwer.

Blue Lagoon is a sand-bottomed lake in the middle of the island formed through the natural catchment of rainwater over thousands of years when the water table meets the ground surface. Infused with natural tea tree oils, the fresh water and white sand make it a great place to cool off.

Near Cape Moreton on the north-east tip of the island, the Champagne Pools get their name from the sparkling effect created as ocean wave’s crash over the volcanic rock break wall. 

Discover interesting remnants of World War II scattered along the 9.8km Rous Battery track. The walk on the southern end of the island takes approximately 3.5 hours each way as you wind through scribbly gum forests.

Climb to the top of big sand dunes, wax up a wooden board and launch yourself off the edge – you can reach speeds of up to 60km/h. A great way to wear out the kids and asure yourself of a quiet night.

Grab a drink and feast on fresh seafood at the Gutter Bar on the southern end of Moreton Island, where local character and a laid-back tropical island vibe hold sway. Best way to access The Gutter Bar is crossing the island and travelling south via Ocean Beach, coming back via western beach. Make sure you check the tides or you may be stranded here for e few hours. You won’t be the first!

Off the shore of Cape Moreton, Flinders Reef is a well-known scuba diving spot with excellent marine life diversity. It has more than 175 species of fish, turtles and migrating whales (June to November). At Aahrus Dive Site, North of Moreton Island, lies a 50m iron barque which sank in 1894 after a 122-day sail from New York, carrying a cargo of kerosene, glassware, wire bails and alarm clocks. Timber artefacts under the sand have been preserved from being drenched in kerosene. Only accessible with a permit, this is a site for advanced divers – but is worth the extra effort. Discover colourful pufferfish, sweetlips, wobbegongs, stingrays, lionfish, gropers and schools of cardinalfish waiting to greet you.

Moreton Island is a fisherman’s paradise – whether beach, ocean or spear fishing. Try for whiting along the western beach, tailor along Ocean Beach and North Point and flathead in the gutters along Ocean Beach and in the tide eddies and submerged logs near Tangalooma Point and Comboyuro Point. Ocean fishing will net you snapper, king fish, tuna, mackerel and marlin. The area surrounding the island is Moreton Bay Marine Park so be aware that restrictions apply in some areas.

History buffs will appreciate viewing the historic graves of two children – one who died at sea in 1883, and another in 1895, both located less than 1km south of Bulwer. These are some of the oldest graves sites in Queensland.

Three ships were deliberately sunk by Robert Alexander Gow in the 1930s to shelter his 12m boat. known as the Bulwer Wrecks, this makes a great snorkelling and sheltered swimming spot. Located directly on the beachfront in front of Bulwer township. , Another fifteen vessels were deliberately sunk in 1963 to create a breakwall for small boats stopping by the island. Fast forward more than 50 years and the rusty ships have become a great attraction for snorkellers with plenty of coral, tropical fish and, if you’re lucky, turtles. Make sure to explore this underwater paradise.

Each evening as the sun is about to set, like clockwork up to 10 wild bottlenose dolphins visit the jetty at Tangalooma Island Resort. Book this amazing experience with Tangalooma resort.