Covering over 95% of Moreton Island, this protected natural wonderland delivers sweeping sandy beaches, vivid wildflowers, and pristine lagoons and creeks. Among these is the freshwater Blue Lagoon, a calm, popular swimming and kayaking spot. The park's impressive sand dunes include the challenging but panoramic Mt Tempest, which at 280m is the tallest vegetated sand dune in the southern hemisphere.
Moreton Island National Park & Recreation Area
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
23.22 MILES
Bordered by Cylinder and Home Beach Headlands, this broad, beautiful beach is patrolled by lifesavers, offers easy access from the car park, and generally…
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23.98 MILES
At Point Lookout, this breathtaking 1.2km walk is a must. It’s an easy 20-minute loop around the headland along boardwalks, with the thrum of cicadas as…
27.26 MILES
When you're done with catching rays and waves, sidestep to this small, sophisticated gallery. Rotating exhibitions showcase quality local and national…
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24.4 MILES
The Abbey Museum houses an eclectic collection of art and archaeology that spans some 500,000 years. Once the private collection of Englishman 'Reverend'…
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Naree Budjong Djara National Park
28.5 MILES
Naree Budjong Djara National Park is Straddie's heartland, home to the glittering Blue Lake (Kaboora). To access the park and the lake, head 6.5km east of…
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28.42 MILES
Occupying two hangars beside Caloundra airport, the volunteer-run QAM houses about 100 civilian and military aircraft, including a mid-century Douglas DC…
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5.94 MILES
Aside from providing Moreton Island walking-trail maps and displays on the island's diverse marine and bird life, this centre is a launching pad for…
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26.66 MILES
About 4km east of Dunwich, sand-fringed Brown Lake gets its strained-tea hue from the native, medicinal tea trees that fringe it. The lake is a popular…
Nearby attractions
5.88 MILES
Located at the island’s northern tip, Queensland's oldest operating lighthouse is the place to come for great views when the humpback whales are passing…
5.94 MILES
Aside from providing Moreton Island walking-trail maps and displays on the island's diverse marine and bird life, this centre is a launching pad for…
20.42 MILES
A busy market with fresh produce, ready-to-eat bites, arts and craft, gifts and live music.
20.44 MILES
You should be dancing, yeah! You may just get the urge as you wander through this outdoor alley installation, which honours Redcliffe's most famous…
20.73 MILES
Inside a converted church, the spick-and-span Redcliffe Museum details the peninsula’s history through information boards, a nifty short film, artefacts…
23.22 MILES
Bordered by Cylinder and Home Beach Headlands, this broad, beautiful beach is patrolled by lifesavers, offers easy access from the car park, and generally…
23.98 MILES
At Point Lookout, this breathtaking 1.2km walk is a must. It’s an easy 20-minute loop around the headland along boardwalks, with the thrum of cicadas as…
24.31 MILES
Below North Gorge Walk in Point Lookout, surfers and bodyboarders descend on Main Beach in search of the ultimate wave. This wild stretch of open ocean…