Those who visit Brisbane for the first time remain really amazed by the fact that this bustling metropolitan city has within its city limits one of the most enchanting islands. Moreton Island, on the eastern side of the Moreton Bay is just 58 kilometres from Brisbane and if you opt to go by ferry then you will not take more than an hour. For the local people this is a great weekend getaway and for the tourists it is a wonderland which can’t be missed if you are visiting Australia.
This beautiful island used to be the home of the Ngugi tribe before being discovered by Captain James Cook and subsequently by Matthew Flinders. The island covers an area of approximately 186 square kilometres and has only four small settlements. More than 95 percent of the island is contained within a national park and so the natural beauty and the unique biodiversity has been well preserved and enjoyed till now. Though many people opt for a day tour; a 2 day tour is better to see all the attractions, both natural as well as man – made.
When it comes to choosing a choosing a reliable tour operators you can always search the net, read the reviews and select one after comparing prices. It’s easy to get duped these days as sometimes the packages might look very attractive but the reality might be quite different. But with Sunset safaris you get what you are promised, may be more but never less. This tour company operates from Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Noosa and are highly recommended by trip advisor. You can go through their very transparent and user friendly site to choose the tour package to Moreton Island Tours and can see what extra activities you can buy.
The 2-Day Get Wrecked Explorer tour starts with a ferry ride across the gorgeous Moreton Bay and in the air conditioned comforts of this MiCat ferry you can sit and enjoy some snacks and drinks from the café or a well-stocked up bar. Later on the tourists are taken in 4WD coaches across the island and here you can relax on the beach at the Tangalooma wrecks and have fun swimming and snorkelling on the wreck site. All the snorkelling gear and wet suits are provided by the company and you can go down to explore and enjoy the beauty of the colourful corals, reef fishes, turtles and feel the silence of the water world. The night kayaking is an optional activity but very nominal amount is charged for that. For this the tourists are taken in transparent kayaks which get illuminated with the underwater lights and the whole place look surreal and pretty magical.
Here you can visit Moreton Island Holiday Packages the Cape Moreton Light house and learn about the history of the people and its ancient occupants in the museum. From here you can get a spectacular view of the island and the Eastern Beach and imagine the time when the ships had only these light house to guide them in a turbulent sea. In Moreton Island you can go for 4WD, swim in the bubbling waters of the Champagne pools, watch the whales in the season, do sand tobogganing and enjoy eco glamping under the stars. Walking along the shore, beach parties and talking with your new found can relax and recharge you and with the tour guides looking after all your needs; you are sure to have a whale of a time.
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