Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia. Photo / Supplied
Location
Right on Brisbane's doorstep, just 58km by boat
Getting there
It's a 75-minute boat ride from Brisbane city to the island
Bragging Rights
The third largest sand island in the world
Classified as "the gem of Southeast Queensland"
Tangalooma Island Resort is a great place to stay to enjoy island life with a variety of accommodation options
Known for its natural beauty and ideal for escaping the city's hustle and bustle and getting back to nature
Interesting Facts
• Third largest sand island in the world
• Plenty of sand dunes to climb or explore by quad bike
• A great place to enjoy a relaxing sunset over the water while you can feed the inquisitive and playful dolphins around Tangalooma Island Resort
• Surrounded by white sand beaches and crystal clear water, ideal for camping and 4WD95 per cent of the island is contained within the national park and is a haven for day-trippers, 4WD enthusiasts and campers
• Several ships were sunk off the coast to provide a safe diving spot at Tangalooma Island Resort
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.