Moreton Island Full-Day 4WD Tour
- Location:Brisbane or Gold Coast, Australia
- Duration:11 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3311MORETON
Cruise to Moreton Island National Park from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day exploring beautiful beaches, fresh water lakes, forests and giant sand dunes. Only accessible by 4WD, your guided Moreton Island Tour includes body surfing, a picnic lunch and the opportunity to spot dolphins and whales (June to October) as well as take in the magnificent views across Moreton Island to the Glass House Mountains.
Highlights
- Escape to Moreton Island on this 4WD Tour
- Explore the world's third largest sand island, Moreton Island
- Cruise across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island
- Visit secluded beaches. For some fun, try body surfing at spectacular safe beaches
- Enjoy a picnic lunch
- Amazing views from Cape Moreton Lighthouse
- Swim at the Blue Lagoon,a fresh water lake
- Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Gold Coast and Brisbane centrally located hotels
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Your day starts with a luxury cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay to Moreton Island. On arrival, you'll board your 4WD and drive off the ferry directly on to the beach. Moreton Island is the world's third largest sand island and 4WD is the only way to get around.
Travel along the western-side of the island through Bulwer, a small holiday and fishing village surrounded by National Park. Traveling further north, visit Heath Island (tides permitting), a low sand island with an abundance of wading birds, soldier crabs and other marine life. Continue to Five Hills Lookout. A short walk will take you to the lookout to take in the commanding views of the Glass House Mountains and Heath Island. It is then time for some body surfing at Yellow Patch and North Point, both great, safe surf locations. There is also time to explore the rock pools and take a walk to Honeymoon Bay, a spectacular secluded beach surrounded by rocky headland.
After a picnic lunch you'll set off to Cape Moreton Lighthouse for commanding views across Moreton Island to the Glass House Mountains. Look out to sea and you might spot dolphins, turtles and whales (from June to October). Moreton Island is also home to hundreds of bird species, including pelicans and wading birds.
Your last stop is Blue Lagoon, one of Moreton Island's beautiful freshwater lakes, where you can take a dip to soak up the naturally occurring tea-tree oils (known as the fountain of youth). Once rejuvenated, begin your return journey along the picturesque Ocean Beach with 38 kilometers of uninterrupted surf beaches. Travel across the Middle Road through thick eucalyptus forest featuring 250 year old Grass Trees before boarding your ferry en route back to Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
Schedule Details
Honeymoon Bay
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Tour departs from selected Brisbane or Gold Coast centrally located hotels:
Brisbane Pickups:
- Brisbane Backpackers Resort - Westend
- Rydges Hotel - Southbank
- Hilton Hotel - Brisbane city
- Rendezvous Hotel - Brisbane city
- Urban Hotel - Springhill
- Mantra on Queen - Brisbane city
- Bunk Backpackers - Fortitude Valley
- Shafston Mansions - Kangaroo Point
- Bond Uni - Robina
- Jupiters Casino - Broadbeach
- Crowne Plaza, Bus stop opposite - Surfers Paradise
- Paradise Resort - Surfers Paradise
- YHA Backpackers - Main Beach
- Southport Transit Centre - Southport
OR
Central pickup points:
- Brisbane Transit Centre, Roma Street, Level 3, Gate 36
- Gold Coast Transit Centre, from the taxi rank at the front
- Ex Brisbane 7:00am
- Ex Gold Coast 6:00am
11 hours (approx.)
Return details:Tour concludes at original point of departure
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Additional Information
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Roundtrip ferry to Moreton island
- All activities
- Picnic lunch
- Moreton Island National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 4 years
- What to bring: towel, camera, sunscreen, hat, swimming gear, insect repellent, walking shoes and warm clothes during winter
Departures are not weather dependent. We recommend you come prepared for the prevailing conditions. Moreton Island is an adventure destination. Travel is via 4WD bus, roads can be very rough at times of the year. Tour inclusions and snorkelling are subject to weather and tide conditions and many change without notice. In the interest of passenger safety, Moreton Bay Escapes reserve the right to substitute scheduled activities. Snorkelling instructors reserve the right to exclude passengers who cannot partake in activity safely. Voucher Info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. What's this? Local Operator Information:
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