Moreton Island Size:
The island covers a area of approximately 186 square kilometers. Its about 37 Kilometers from North to South and 13 kilometers wide at it’s widest. The highest point on the Island is Mount Tempest which is a 280 meters high the highest, stabilized, coastal sand dune in the word. Compare this to Fraser Island who covers about 1800 square kilometers, 120 kilometers from North to South and 24 kilometers wide. You can see that getting around Moreton will be a lot quicker than Fraser Island.
Diving at Tangaloona wrecks
This is undoubtedly one of the best snorkeling spots around. Fifteen vessels were deliberately sunk in 1963 to create the artificial breakwall close to shore. The Wrecks are home to a myriad of different species of reef fish, coral formations and marine life. Its easily accessible from the beach and will give you and the family hours of pleasure. We usually swim or paddle over to the reefs and then sit on one of the structures with you mask on and just explore the water world underneath.
4×4 Driving
Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles are essential for driving on the sand tracks on Moreton island. 4WD vehicles with high clearance (lifted suspension) and low range function are essential. All-wheel drive vehicles without true 4WD function and vehicles with low clearance are not reccomended for driving on the island. All vehicles should be equipped with essential recovery gear. We hire vehicles specially customised for conditions on the islands.
Please read driving on sand and driving safely before before you drive on Moreton Island. The driving safely section also lists driving times between major features on the island. Please have a look at Moreton Island go slow areas. There are quite a few places you can explore on a daily basis and because the island is not too big it allows for more time spend enjoying and less driving. Please make sure you have a tide guide as the tides are different depending on what side of the island you are. To give you an idea traveling right around the island amounts to about 110 Km driving. We do not advice this as you will need to time the tides perfectly. Rather do daily excursions which is more manageable and also more relaxing for everybody in your group.
Camping
Camping is the most affordable accommodation on Moreton Island. Furthermore, it allows you to become one with the nature and to experience the beauty of the island. Camping permits must be purchased before you arrive on the island. Click the link for camping: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/gheebulum-coonungai-moreton-island/camping
Accommodation
Moreton Island has a wide range of private accommodation options. One of the most popular is Tangalooma Island Resort. There are also many hotels, villas and Airbnb options available.