Moreton Island is a secret island paradise just over an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Explore the Moreton Bay Marine Park to see dolphins, turtles and dugongs, snorkel the Tangalooma wrecks and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.

Location: Moreton Island,QLD

Explore the stunning coastline or Moreton Island from above with a scenic helicopter flight over the area.

Departing from Archerfield Airport in Brisbane, the flight will take you east towards Stradbroke Island to descend to just 500 feet above the Moreton Island beach.

The comfortable and luxurious flight will take you over some of Moreton Island’s best sights including the well-known Tangalooma wrecks.

Admire the sparkling waters and endless golden sand dunes on a scenic helicopter flight over Moreton Island. Pick your timing right and you may even see Humpback Whales on their annual migration between June to November.

Depending on when you fly you might see a variety of wildlife playing about in the blue waters.

If you’re lucky and focused you might see some whales, dolphins, rays or even sharks as the helicopter continues further north towards Cape Moreton.

Location: Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island

Explore the Tangalooma shipwrecks; a beautiful snorkel site not far from the Moreton Island shore.

Many years ago off the coast of Moreton Island, fifteen ships were deliberately sunk to create a breakwater for local fishermen and their smaller boats.

Fast forward to today and these ships are now one of the most popular snorkelling and diving sites in South-East Queensland.

These large vessels are now home to an array of marine life including Wobbegong sharks, giant trevally, kingfish and more.

The beautiful clear waters provide snorkelers with amazing visibility, however, it is weather dependent.

Many years ago fifteen ships were deliberately sunk to create a breakwater for local fishermen and their smaller boats. Fast forward to today and the artificial reef is a huge draw for visitors to the island with a number of fish, turtles and dolphins found in the waters surrounding the island.

Now covered in rust and corals the wrecks are a must-see for marine loves and curious swimmers.

You can snorkel the area yourself or sign up for a tour departing Brisbane with all snorkelling equipment included and some even providing lunch cruises.

Check with the resort staff when the best time is to snorkel the wrecks or you just might find yourself struggling against the tide and tiring yourself out fairly quickly.

The wrecks are recommended for confident swimmers only; if that is not you then it is strongly recommended that you join a cruise or perhaps kayak the shipwrecks instead.

Sheltered in the Northern end of Moreton Island you will find this secluded little beach called Honeymoon Bay. The petite beach is perfect for a beach picnic but swimmers should be take care of the dangerous currents.