Making the most of Moreton Island
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Moreton Island is a naturally formed 17,000 ha sand island within Moreton Bay Marine Park and remains one of nature’s largely undisturbed places. Approximately 95 per cent is National Park, supporting varied wildlife and vegetation and making the island popular for nature-based recreation.
Ships generally leave Moreton Island after its biggest attraction, the evening dolphin feeding.
Tenders take passengers ashore at Tangalooma Resort.
Off Brisbane’s coast, pristine Moreton Island is a haven for 4WD drivers, campers, anglers, families and people who enjoy nature.
Wild dolphin feeding is the principal attraction, taking place near sunset each evening at Tangalooma resort. Between five and nine dolphins arrive from the ocean to accept fish by hand from volunteer feeders. Participation requires resort-guest status and a ‘dolphin feeding package’, though Tangalooma day visitors may watch from the jetty.
Moreton Island combines crystal-clear water and white-sand beaches with refreshing freshwater lakes and lagoons. The Desert region contains one of the world’s tallest sand dunes, while delicate wetlands provide breeding habitat for humpback whales, green turtles and dugongs, alongside abundant birdlife.
Getting around
Although Moreton Island has no surfaced roads, 4WDs are able to drive along its beaches.
Money
The currency is the Australian Dollar.
Staying connected
The Cane Lounge has 4 Internet kiosks, costing $4 for 15 minutes. Recharge cards are sold at reception, the tours desk and the resort Shop, and the machines also take credit cards.