BRISBANE’S ISLAND GETAWAYS

Right on Brisbane’s doorstep are 2 of Australia’s largest sand islands – Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island, affectionately known as ‘Straddie’. Just a hop, skip and jump from Brisbane’s CBD, both offer a place to exhale amongst stunning natural landscapes.

1 The Tangalooma

Shipwrecks are a wellknown landmark on Moreton

Island. 15 vessels, deliberately sunk in the turquoise waters, provide a haven for a variety of reef fish, coral formations and marine life, creating an amazing wreck dive and snorkel site. Glide over the wrecks in transparent kayaks or by night take a glow-inthe-dark canoe for a spin.

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Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world and only accessible by 4WD, making it one of the most rugged and beautiful sanddriving destinations on earth. Explore on a quad bike, 4WDing, or experience the exhilaration of sliding down a giant sand dune up to 70Km/h on your own toboggan. 3 People flock to Straddie for its idyllic beach life and laid-back vibe. The local reefs are teeming with marine life, with a chance to swim with the local

manta rays in the summer months. The surf breaks are some of the best in the country or take a rejuvenating dip in

Brown Lake, the pure rainwater is tinged brown by the native tea trees.

4 The jaw-droppingly beautiful North Gorge Walk at

Point Lookout is a must for all visitors to Straddie. Stretching 1.5 kms around rocky headlands with stunning coastal views, at the right time of year it is the perfect vantage point to watch

humpback whales as they pass close to the coastline on their annual migration.