Your experience

Set off for a full-day exploration of Moreton Island, a renowned haven for wildlife and striking scenery. This eight-hour guided experience combines the rugged fun of 4WD touring with relaxed moments along beaches, lakes and lookouts, offering a comprehensive taste of the island’s highlights.

Getting started

Begin your journey in Brisbane, meeting your friendly eco guide and fellow adventurers before boarding a ferry across Moreton Bay Marine Park. The comfortable and scenic ride sets the tone as you look out for dolphins and seabirds playing in the water. On arrival, join your small group in a 4WD vehicle, perfectly suited to traverse the sandy tracks and reach remote corners rarely visited by the crowds.

What to expect

• As Australia’s third largest sand island, Moreton Island is celebrated for its pristine beaches, unspoiled wilderness and engaging history. Your itinerary covers northern island treasures including Cape Moreton Lighthouse. From the lighthouse and lookout, enjoy panoramic views and the chance to see turtles, dolphins and even migrating whales when in season.

• At Blue Lagoon, uncover a tranquil freshwater oasis, ideal for swimming or relaxing by the tea-tree framed shore. Your guide will detail the local ecology and history that make the lake unique.

• Honeymoon Bay and North Point offer secluded beauty and natural swimming spots like the Champagne Pools. Wander along the sandy shores or embark on a scenic coastal hike for dramatic ocean views and photo opportunities.

• The route takes you past Harpers Rock and its coloured sand cliffs, a geological wonder with striking formations and vivid tones shaped by nature over millennia.

• No visit is complete without viewing the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks. These historic shipwrecks have become artificial reefs teeming with marine life—stand on the sand range to admire their outline and significance.

• Throughout the day, keep an eye out for local wildlife. Birdwatchers will relish encounters with sea eagles, hawks and other birds native to the surf beaches. Your eco guide leads short nature walks, introducing the island’s plant and animal diversity.

• Punctuating your adventure, pause for a fresh picnic lunch, complemented by cold drinks and snacks, at a scenic spot sheltered by native bushland.

Emphasising comfort and flexibility, the tour is limited to a small group—ensuring you move at a relaxed pace, maximise sightseeing and have ample opportunities for questions and discovery. Expert guides share stories and background to enhance your appreciation of Moreton Island’s cultural and natural significance.

Summary

This well-balanced outing blends active exploration with tranquil breaks, providing the perfect escape from the city and a holistic introduction to one of Queensland’s natural gems. Whether you’re seeking adventure, wildlife encounters or a peaceful day by the sea, this 4WD eco tour is designed to inspire lifelong memories.

Book your Moreton Island: Tangalooma Wrecks & Lighthouse Sightseeing Tour with Lunch tickets now!