Moreton Island is a unique island
wilderness with sparkling clear water and white sandy beaches.
It is one of
the few untouched areas of natural wilderness along the East Coast of Australia.
Moreton Island is situated just 35 kilometres from Brisbane in the Moreton Bay Marine Park.
The island is 98% National Park, protecting the flora, fauna,
sandy coastline, freshwater lakes, wetlands and forests.
Moreton is 38 km long and 19,000 ha in area. It is one of the largest
sand islands in the world.
Moreton Island provides a fragile north easterly boundary for
Moreton Bay.
The island supports an amazing variety of vegetation.
Its white sandy beaches, clear sparkling water and delightful fresh water
lakes make Moreton a popular destination with campers, fishermen, bush walkers and
naturalists.
