Summary

The islands of Moreton Bay contain a great selection of bushwalks and kayaking. From whale watching off the Point Lookout headland on Stradbroke Island to traipsing up Mt Tempest (280m) on Moreton Island, Moreton Bay offers a unique walking opportunity.

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History

Different areas have their own unique histories. From leper colonies and quarantine settlements to defensive forts built to keep invaders out who never came and whaling stations that now only shoot photos of these great mammals! 

Features

Most of the islands offer natural coastal features but St Helena Island and Fort Lytton also offer an historical experience.

National Parks include:

• Moreton Bay Marine Park
• Moreton Island National Park and Recreation Area
• Blue Lake National Park (North Stradbroke Island) Part of Naree Budjong Djara National Park as of March 27, 2011
• St Helena Island National Park
• Bribie Island Recreation Area
• Fort Lytton National Park
• Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park
• Teerk Roo Ra (Peel Island) National Park

Access

Depends on the island. A range of barges will transport you there.

Maps

The Moreton Island Visitors and tourists Map shows all walks. 

Accommodation

Moreton Island

Tangalooma Resort and other  holiday houses are for rent

Camping

Moreton Island

There are 5 official campgrounds and bush camping on the island.

Stradbroke Island

There are both private and council caravan parks as well as beach camping available.