Things to do on Moreton Island

To chat face-to-face with a local about all the best things to see and do on Moreton Island, step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

Don’t miss the iconic sandhills at the Tangalooma Desert where you can wax up a sandboard and feel the rush of wind whipping through your hair as you speed down the dunes. 

Tucked away further inland is the freshwater Blue Lagoon, the perfect spot for a dip. But don’t worry if the water has more of a brown tinge on the day you visit; the shallow water takes on the colour of the oil from the surrounding tea trees, so be sure to say a quiet word of thanks to Mother Nature for the skin treatment. 

Further north you’ll find the Champagne Pools, where you’ll have a front-row seat to one of nature’s best spectacles. The pools sparkle as if they have to earn their name each day. It’s so mesmerising you’ll have to remind yourself to pull out your phone to snap a picture. 

From the eastern side of the island, you’ll see the Tangalooma Wrecks. The cluster of 15 deliberately sunken ships are now the home base for a colourful kaleidoscope of life and a playground for kayakers, snorkellers and divers. 

Nearby, you’ll find Tangalooma Island Resort and if you prefer your days to begin and end in total comfort, this is the place. You can embark on day tours with the resort or stay overnight and play for longer, so this is an ideal way to experience Moreton Island without your own wheels. You can also join the wild dolphin feeding experience each evening, plus have access to the in-resort restaurants, bars and cafes, and numerous unique activities. 

There are two main ways to reach Mulgumpin. Tangalooma Island Resort operates a passenger ferry and day trip service from Holt Street Wharf on the Brisbane River, with multiple departures throughout the day.  For those wishing to bring their vehicles, a vehicle ferry service operates from the Port of Brisbane. This allows 4WD and camping enthusiasts to explore the island at their own pace (permits required).

Day trips also leave directly from Brisbane CBD, or if you’d prefer a full immersion in nature, take your pick of the island’s campgrounds. For something in between, you can wake up to the sound of the birds from your clean, snug bed in one of the bookable glamping tents.