Information About The Moreton Island Region
Moreton is a sand island formed by prevailing winds, wave action and sea level changes. Over time, deposits stabilized and became vegetated. Wind and water action, sand deposition, erosion and plant colonization has made Moreton the place we know today.
Bulwer Township
The township of Bulwer is situated just 200 metres east of the Combie Trader landing point on Moreton Island.
Licensed General Store
• All your usual requirements, including Bread, Milk, Newspapers and Magazines.
• Meat, Fresh Fruit and Veges must be ordered the day before
Hot Food
• Fish & Chips, Burgers, Toasted Sandwiches and more
Garage
• Fuel, including Diesel, Unleaded and Super
• Gas cylinder refills
• Firewood
• Ice
Bait and Tackle Shop
• Every need for the keen fisherman, including live bait
• Camping supplies
• 4WD hire
Accommodation Units
• Unit Accommodation
Emergency
An ambulance and registered nurse are available,
though visitors should carry a basic first aid kit.
Freshwater Lakes
As the water table beneath the Island fills with rain water the swamps and creeks flourish with large lakes being formed.
Blue Lagoon is an excellent swimming spot. It is also great for wild flower displays and bird watching.
Sand Hills
The Sand Hills are awe inspiring mountains of pure white sand. The bare sand dunes provide the slopes for an exhilarating toboggan.
The Desert is a major sand blow reached by either 4wd or a scenic walking
track.
Mount Tempest is a vegetated sand hill in the centre of the island. It is
the highest sandhill in the world. It is approximately 280m above sea level.
It makes a challenging climb but is well worth the effort for the view of the Island is breath-taking.
The heath lands viewed from Mount Tempest are dominated by Banksia and
Grass Trees.
View from Mount Tempest
Open Forest
The Scribbly Gum and Pink Bloodwood dominate Moreton's extensive forests. As the soils are low in nutrient, trees and shrubs rely on the efficient recycling of surface nutrients for food.
Wildflowers Wild Flowers
Wild flowers are at their best in spring with beautiful displays along
the tracks.
Click for a list of walking tracks.
Wildlife
The foreshores and tidal areas are rich in marine life supporting many
resident wading birds.
Between September and April, Moreton plays host to thousands of migrating
birds from the Arctic tundra, eastern Siberia and other parts of the Northern
Hemisphere.
Dunes
Spinifex grass and other salt resistant ground cover plants, which are vital preventing erosion and nesting birds, protect the sand dunes.
About This Website
This website has been developed primarily as a travel guide to the Moreton Island region. We encourage all submissions for new business listings and articles about, or relevant to Moreton Island Australia.
Moreton Island Australia would like to thank Tourism Queensland for the use of some of their beautiful photos of Moreton Island for promotional purposes marketing the Moreton Island destination.