Moreton Island is made of sand. Formed over millions of years the island is over 30km long running north to south and 8 km wide at the widest point. Helping form Moreton Bay the island is a tropical oasis rich in wild life and marine life.

A truly unique location Moreton Island is a World Heritage Listed National Park environment. It is the third largest sand island in the world and has record purity levels for drinking water due to the sand filtering the water.

Moreton Island is full of surprises - from beautiful natural fresh water lagoons to long deserted beaches. Sparsely populated, only 2% of the island has been allowed to be developed, you can find plenty of privacy if required.

You can also enjoy all the luxuries of the Moreton Mansions and the resort.

Moreton Island is situated just 35 kilometres from Brisbane in the Moreton Bay Marine Park. The island is 98% National Park, protecting the flora, fauna, sandy coastline, freshwater lakes, wetlands and forests.

Moreton is 38 km long and 19,000 ha in area. It is one of the largest sand islands in the world. Moreton Island provides a fragile north easterly boundary for Moreton Bay.The island supports an amazing variety of vegetation.

Its white sandy beaches, clear sparkling water and delightful fresh water lakes make Moreton a popular destination with campers, fishermen, bush walkers and naturalists.

Moreton is a sand island formed by prevailing winds, wave action and sea level changes. Over time, deposits stabilized and became vegetated. Wind and water action, sand deposition, erosion and plant colonization has made Moreton the place we know today.

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