Island Dream Homes are situated in the middle of Moreton Island National Park which contains great four wheel driving adventures. You can bring your own 4WD on the MiCat or hire a 4WD from the resort.

Just ask us for details on the best tracks or take one of the drives outlined below.

Alternatively you can join one of the 4WD Tours provided by the resort.

An outline of the four available tours follows:

Sand Tobogganing & Desert Safari Tour:

The Tangalooma Desert Tour offers something for everyone.  The Tangalooma Desert is an enormous sand blow of some 42 hectares in size, situated south east of the resort and is reached by way of dirt track which winds upward, and along, through medium dense woodland.

When the bus emerges from the woodlands into the desert the brightness from the sand is most dazzling.  With the absence of vegetation together with the undulating sand, one can be forgiven for thinking they are in the Sahara Desert.

Once in the desert, it is out of the bus.  Your guide will give you an informative insight into the formation of this impressive sand island and show you the coloured sands as they naturally occur in the desert.  Then it's back onto the bus as we head for the sand hills!!!

Now the fun begins!!! You have the opportunity to toboggan from the summit of one of the larger sand hills on Moreton Island.  The toboggans are simply pieces of masonite which when waxed on the smooth side, can achieve great speeds on the fine undisturbed sands.  Of course your guide who is an expert tobogganer from way back, will instruct you on the correct technique to use, the rest is pure exhilarating fun!

The desert Tour runs daily, providing the weather permits.  Do not forget your camera, and sunglasses are essential!

The Blue Lagoon Tour:

Located south of Cape Moreton, the Blue Lagoon is one of the largest fresh water lakes on the island.  This picturesque lagoon is always brimming full with crystal clear water surrounded by fine white sand.

The tour takes you past the Tangalooma Wrecks before crossing to the eastern side of the island where you then travel north along the Ocean beach for about 7 kilometres.  On the way your guide, who is as quick with island knowledge as he is with a joke, will enlighten you on the fauna and flora that inhabit the island.

Once you have arrived at the Blue Lagoon the clear waters glistening in the sunlight, entice you to enjoy a swim - legend tells us that a swim in the Blue Lagoon will add years to ones life.

The tour takes about 3 hours.  Just don't forget your swimmers, oh and of course, your camera.

Saturday 1:00pm
Monday and Wednesday 9:00am
(please note: Times are subject to change so please check with reception when booking)

Northern Safari Tour:

All aboard for Honeymoon Bay -don't miss out on this one!

Situated at the northern end of Moreton Island, this rocky outcrop forms the Cape Moreton headland and offers visitors some of the most spectacular views of the island.

We turn off the beach at Bulwer and cross the top of the island before heading down to the coast and the small picturesque cove which is Honeymoon Bay.

Your guide will give you an interesting insight into the ecology surrounding Honeymoon Bay after which you will have the opportunity to stroll along the beach.  Then it's back on the bus, for now you are off to Cape Moreton Lighthouse.

Built in 1857 by master stonemasons and convict labour using sandstone quarried from the immediate area, this historic lighthouse was a welcome site for many ships attempting to negotiate their way into Moreton Bay.

A short walk to the top of the cliff is rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of Moreton Island.  The clarity of the turquoise waters allows the visitor to spy on such marine life as turtles, dolphins, fish, rays and sharks.  It is hardly surprising that visitors are reluctant to leave this beautiful cape.

Operate mid October to mid June
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am
(please note: Times are subject to change so please check with reception when booking)

Whale Watching Bus Safari:

Tour departs resort heading North via the famous Tangalooma Wrecks on the Western side of the Island, proceeding North via Bulwer then travelling the old lighthouse track, finally arriving at Cape Moreton for Whale Watching. Lunch is BYO or purchase through Resort. Depart the Lighthouse via Ocean BEach, Middle Road and back to Resort. Includes morning or afternoon tea.

Enjoy the drives along the beautiful Moreton beaches