Why You Should Choose Moreton Island as Your Next Holiday Trip

Lying within the city limits of Brisbane, capital city of the state of Queensland in Australia is the wonderful Moreton Island. It’s on the eastern side of Moreton Bay on the coast of South East Queensland. Initially it was used for a quick weekend gateway for 4 WD adventure, Camping, whale watching and also for fishing. The island used to be frequented mostly by people living in the nearby areas but with the improved communications, this place has become an extremely popular tourist destination for people visiting Australia. As it’s very close to Brisbane (only 75 minutes ferry ride take you to Moreton Island) most of the people prefer a day trip. Moreover day tours are ideal for school and college students and also by the localities looking for some hours of solitude.

Sunset Safaris one of the most popular tour operators in this part of Australia offer Moreton Island Day Tours and Holidays / Travel packages for two days. These tours are inclusive of transportation, lodging and food. The itinerary and travel arrangements are clearly mentioned along with the rates of each tour. Most of the tourists opt for the tour company as there’s no ambiguity and you get to enjoy a totally hands free time in Moreton Island. The tour company operates from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the tourists are picked up from these places to start their journey in a luxurious Micat ferry across the Moreton Bay. The air conditioned café and well stocked bar will help the travelers to enjoy the cruise with a hot/cold drink in hand. As the famous saying goes, the best part of the journey is not reaching the destination but the journey itself. Its meaning will be pretty clear as you’ll enjoy the cruise while waiting for the adventure to begin. Managed by the Queensland Park and wildlife service this island is well protected and unique in bio diversity.

 Moreton Island Day Tours

The tour itinerary is well balanced with sightseeing and recreational activities. One can do sand tobogganing, snorkeling, diving, bird watching, whale watching, fishing and even feed dolphins in Tangalooma Resorts. Here you can see the oldest lighthouse, Cape moreton light along with four others at North point, Cowan Cowan, Comboyuro and yellow patch. Both the museum and light houses give the island a sense of mystery and a feel of going back in time. The Tangalooma shipwreck site acts as a kind of boundary and the shallow waters are ideal for snorkeling. Here the Marine Park is filled with variety of reef fishes, colorful corals and giant turtles. Moreton Island Snorkeling Tour is properly arranged for by the tour company with wet suits and snorkeling gear and only after going down you’ll realize why people fall in love with the water world. The tranquility of water, the changing colors of sun rays filtering through and the totally different atmosphere will be everything you had thought of and may be a little more.

Moreton Island Snorkeling Tour

The ever helpful guides will make you feel totally at home and will take you to see the crystal clear creeks, lagoons, abundant wildflowers and rocky headlands. Honeyeater Lake (a perched lake) is a natural habitat for a variety of birds like honeyeaters and musk ducks and is a place where you can take a walk to enjoy the nature and its bounties. If you’re staying for the night then you can go in for night kayaking to the Tangalooma shipwreck site with the underwater lights illuminating the transparent kayaks, the place looks absolutely magical. If you are in need for some fun filled time in a heavenly place and that to within a short time frame then Moreton Island tour by sunset safaris is the ideal one for you.

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