Moreton Island Full-Day 4WD Tour

Brisbane, Australia

Cruise to Moreton Island National Park from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day exploring beautiful beaches, fresh water lakes, forests and giant sand dunes. Only accessible by 4WD, your guided Moreton Island Tour includes body surfing, a picnic lunch and the opportunity to spot dolphins and whales (June to October) as well as take in the magnificent views across Moreton Island to the Glass House Mountains.

Your day starts with a luxury cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay to Moreton Island. On arrival, you'll board your 4WD and drive off the ferry directly on to the beach. Moreton Island is the world's third largest sand island and 4WD is the only way to get around.

Travel along the western-side of the island through Bulwer, a small holiday and fishing village surrounded by National Park. Traveling further north, visit Heath Island (tides permitting), a low sand island with an abundance of wading birds, soldier crabs and other marine life. Continue to Five Hills Lookout. A short walk will take you to the lookout to take in the commanding views of the Glass House Mountains and Heath Island. It is then time for some body surfing at Yellow Patch and North Point, both great, safe surf locations. There is also time to explore the rock pools and take a walk to Honeymoon Bay, a spectacular secluded beach surrounded by rocky headland.

After a picnic lunch you'll set off to Cape Moreton Lighthouse for commanding views across Moreton Island to the Glass House Mountains. Look out to sea and you might spot dolphins, turtles and whales (from June to October). Moreton Island is also home to hundreds of bird species, including pelicans and wading birds.

Your last stop is Blue Lagoon, one of Moreton Island's beautiful freshwater lakes, where you can take a dip to soak up the naturally occurring tea-tree oils (known as the fountain of youth). Once rejuvenated, begin your return journey along the picturesque Ocean Beach with 38 kilometers of uninterrupted surf beaches. Travel across the Middle Road through thick eucalyptus forest featuring 250 year old Grass Trees before boarding your ferry en route back to Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

USD $177.65

Review by: Elena P	January 2012
Awesome!!! Guide had a lot of knowledge about different places and Moreton asland itself. We set in driver cabin and it was fantastic place and expierence!!!

Review by: DAWN B	July 2010
The good points were beautiful unspoilt sand island, plenty of opportunities to see whales, dolphins and turtles. The not so good points were no toboganning as advertised, VERY bumpy ride, no toilets, dont see why they cant pick you up at your hotel as you have to go to your nearest pick up point.

Review by: Heidi H, United States of America	March 2010
Great day out of city filled with sand tobogganing, swimming in ocean and lake with a little sightseeing. Day flew by and was rushed at times. Would highly suggest a two day trip to fully enjoy the island. If you only have time for a day, hold on for a bumpy, yet beautiful day driving on beaches and sand tracks.

Review by: Ariana N, Canada	February 2010
A great way to discover the island. Sand boarding was awesome and very nice picnic lunch. The tour guide was great and full of energy. Make sure you bring a water botttle. Long tour but fun!

Review by: Aneshree S, South Africa	December 2009
An absolutely incredible experience! Our guide was brilliant. Loved making new friends from all over the world.

Review by: Steve M, Australia	October 2009
Paradise! Fabulous day out and enjoyed every minute! Too bad we didn't do any body surfing as well, but the tobogganing was very cool! Gosh, what a gorgeous island!

Review by: Hing An L, Malaysia	July 2009
Moreton is a beautiful sand island which is unique. It has beautiful beaches and interesting vegetation. The 4WD tour of the island was interesting, and sandboarding was fun. The guide was like a 'bushman' who knew the island thoroughly and provided interesting facts about the island.

Review by: Robin B, United States of America	April 2009
A must do while in Brisbane!! It was one of the most beautiful places we went in Australia!!!! I wish we would have done the 2 day tour.

Review by: Anonymous, Ireland	March 2009
Different experience all together. 4WD was bumpy make sure you are wearing seat belt. Sand surfing was fun...make sure you have your swimming gear and lots of water.

Review by: Mark C, United Kingdom	March 2009
Guide was brilliant. The 4WD tour was fantastic and sandboarding was the best thing ever. Despite being the hottest day of the year!

Review by: Bei G, Singapore	March 2008
A definitely good way to explore the major place of interest on Moreton island.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	February 2008
Enjoyed it quite a lot. The idea of sand then salt water and then fresh water to finish off was great. Would have liked to have had a bit more time sand boarding.