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Moreton Island, situated on Moreton Bay occupies an area of 170 square kilometers and is at a distance of 40kms from Brisbane. Moreton Island lies to the 58km from Brisbane. It is also world's largest sand beach. Activities in Moreton Island : Tourists can indulge in a whole gamut of activities which are as follows: • Camping
• Parasailing
• Four wheel driving
• Feeding dolphins.
• Feed snorkel in ship ruins. Neighboring Areas: Moreton Island is surrounded by many mushroom islands like the Stradbroke Island and North Stradbroke Island in the south and Bribie Island and Fraser Island on the opposite side. History of Moreton Island: The Royal Australian Navy had installed many defense posts on the island during the World war II in order to safeguard the entrances to the port of Brisbane from attackers and other invaders. The island also hosted Tangalooma famous for the whale watching show – the only one in Queensland. Accommodation and Hotel details: Tourists can avail of the accommodation that comes at affordable prices in Moreton Island at the host of places mentioned below: • Tangalooma Villa: The villa offers sleeping arrangements for at least 8 people. The villa has full kitchen, laundry services and with rooms overlooking the Moreton bay. The rooms are priced at $90-$400 on a nightly basis. • Tangalooma Beach House: The Tangalooma Beach house is an ideal getaway for a clandestine escapade straight into the arms of nature! Rooms are all priced at $230-$460 on a nightly basis and the hotel provides for accommodation for 14 people approximately. • Sahara Blue: The hotel provides for accommodations for at least 10 people with fantastic room service and other facilities. The rooms are priced at $243_$515 on a nightly basis. • Tangalooma New Deep Blue Apartment: The hotel also provides for many modern amenities with excellent room service. The rooms are all coming at affordable prices at $275-$550 on a nightly basis. • Moreton Island Village Beach House: This is a two storey structure falling within the walking distance of the Tangalooma Beach Dolphin Resort.14 people of which 10 should be adults are permissible. One double and single bedroom and two sets of bunks come at reasonable prices. • Beach House 3 at Tangalooma: This is the hotel which gives the chance to get up close and familiar with the sea. All rooms are priced at 4237-$675 on a nightly Basis and provides for sleeping arrangements for 12. How to reach Moreton Island: A fast moving catamaran leaves from Holt Street Wharf Pinkeba. Other option is Moreton Venture. The catamaran takes 75minutes to reach the island. Attractions: Being the largest tourist destination Moreton Island gives the tourists a chance to go tobogganing and also visit the Moreton Island National park. Also visit the Tangalooma wild Dolphin Resort. Nearby areas to be visited are Wynnum and Wellington Point.
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