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Pro
Surrounded by ocean
Con
If you are alergic to dolphins or sun don't go here!!!!
In a nutshell
less known, but at least as good as fraser island
Openseas Says: The Cape Moreton Lighthouse is the only part of the island which is not sand. It offers spectacular views of the Island and is well worth your effort to see. It is also the oldest operating lighthouse in Queensland.The lighthouse was built in 1857 as navigating around...
Openseas Says: Blue lagoon is a dazzling picturesque spot to enjoy on a hot summer’s day, take a cool a dip in the freshwater crystal clear waters of the lagoon surrounded by the white sandy pristine beach. This really is a MUST DO place to visit if staying at Moreton Island. Blue Lagoon...
Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort
4 Reviews and 355 Opinions I am a person that has travelled extensively across the world and I have stayed in quality 5 star...
Openseas Says: BEACH CAFE - Open daily from 11.00am to 9.00pmA great place dine with the family or if you are just wanting something simple.Mixed Grill Plate: Prime Grain fed Rump Steak - BBQ Chicken Marinated in Soy, Sweet Chilli BBQ Prime Grain fed Rump Steak
Enjoy casual buffet dining at Tursiops.: Buffet Style Meals.
Openseas Says: Tursiops is located in the Resort and offers buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner. This restaurant would certainly suit families.Breakfast Buffet - 7am to 9.30amLunch Buffet - 12.00pm to 2.00pmDinner Buffet - 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Openseas Says: Located on absolute beachfront, The Steakhouse Restaurant serves beautiful tender steaks and is one of the better restaurants to be found on Moreton Island. Steak and salad
Openseas Says: WHALERS BARIs - Open Daily 10am till late located in the resort offering alcoholic drinks and beverages.
Openseas Says: You can hire 4WD drives from Moreton Island Resort and at Bulwar. Call - 340 1338. If hiring from the resort please book early as the 4WD's are very popular.If hiring 4WD's in Brisbane then contact Avis, Budget, Thrifty oe Europcar on their webpages.www.avis.com.au
Openseas Says: The Tangalooma Flyer leaves daily from Holt Street, Pinkenba. (Brisbane) Costs $38.00AUDTimetable of FerryMonday 7.30am 10am* 12.30pm 5pm*Tuesday 7.30am 10am* 5pm*Wednesday 7.30am 10am* 5pm*Thursday 7.30am 10am* 5pm*Friday 7.30am 10am* 5pm*Saturday 7.30am 10am* 12.30pm...
Tangalooma Resort.: Shopping essentials.
Openseas Says: There is a small supermarket selling your essentials in the resort. This is expensive due to the fact of the extra cost of transporting goods to the island.The Licensed General Store at Bulwar. Has your basic essentials like bread and milk and Bulwer Garage has fuel, gas...
davidjo Says: Careful of driving your car along the sandy beach and definitely don't drive through any water as your car might get stuck
pedroswift Says: Have just returned from a four day trip to Moreton. Spent 20 minutes one day watching the antics of 6 corpulent tourists in a NSW registered people mover (non 4x4) - a hire car. They had taken the ferry across to Tangalooma then tried to leave the hard wet sand to gain...
Don't become a 'Road' Statisitic!
pedroswift Says: Much of the driving on Moreton island is done on the beaches which are designated roads and are subject to the same rules as other roads in Queensland. Ignore advice given in other places that hard sand is good for speeding at ??khp. The speed limit is 60kmh. Most beaches...
pedroswift Says: Many vehicles, including hired 4x4s driven by tourists, are lost each year on Queensland beaches at Moreton Island, Fraser Island etc. The reason: disregarding advice not to enter the water to pass rocky parts of the shore or to cross creeks flowing over the beach.Conduct an...
Basic essentials are expensive.
Openseas Says: Bring your own basic essentials with you.
aroundtheglobe Says: it is not impossible to buy food or drinks on moreton island. in the resorts you'll find small stores where you can buy food and drinks. But be aware of the high prices! Buy your beer and meat for the barbecue at the shore were it's much cheaper! It's up to you wheter you...
Openseas Says: You do not bring heavy bags as you do not need much clothing. Its a very laid back casual resort. Flip flops, sandshoes, casual shoes.Swimmers.light weight jacket for the evenings. casual clothing. bring all medical supplies with you, there is limited facilities on Moreton...
Mosquito Repellent & Sunblock or suffer!
sorcieus Says: shorts, tanks, swimsuit, sarong, flip flop. mosquitos repellent, sun block, enough detergent for your laundry. Bring your underwater camera (if you are planning on snorkeling / diving trips), lens cleaning kit handy.
Openseas Says: There are so many activities one can do on Moreton Island.Here is a list of just a few activities which are operated through Tangalooma Reef Resort.• ATV Quad Bike Tours • Jet Ski Tours • Dugong Cruise • Whale Watch Cruise (June to October) • Helicopter Joy flights •...
Openseas Says: Departure times are 8am, 10am and 5pm daily. The journey takes approx 75 minutes and the return catamaran from Tangalooma departs at 9am and 4pm daily. There are extra services on the weekend.
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Located on absolute beachfront, The Steakhouse Restaurant serves beautiful tender steaks and is one of the better restaurants to be found on Moreton...
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