Australian Most Famous Moreton Island Snorkeling Tour

Known as The Gem of South East Queensland, Moreton Island is a natural paradise few can resist. As it is just 58 kilometers away and within the city limits of Brisbane, capital city of the state of Queensland in Australia, it was initially a weekend gateway for those staying in Brisbane and nearby areas. But the beauty of the island along with its extraordinary natural attractions has been attracting tourists from all over the world including domestic tourists from other parts of Australia. Known to be the third largest sand island, it has no sealed roads and thus a completely 4 WD terrain. To go and enjoy the place, it is always the best option to book an all inclusive tour package. Especially for those coming from abroad. Moreton Island snorkeling tour is one of the most favored ones. Depending on your taste, schedule and budget you can opt for one of the many tour packages offered by Sunset Safaris , one of the most reliable and trusted names in Moreton Island Tourism.

Sunset Safaris operate from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Noosa and have pick up and drop services for the tourists. Moreton Island tour is mainly for 1 or 2 days, where the action starts right after the pickups. The tourists are taken in a luxurious Micat ferry across the Moreton Bay. You can enjoy the cruise which also has air-conditioned café and bar. The vast expanse of water, the beautiful skyline and the sound of the ferry can be quite a soothing experience. Being a sand island it is naturally 4 WD terrains. The tour company has a fleet of 4 WD coaches and smaller vehicles for the comfort of tourists. These vehicles have all forward facing seats and the big picture windows are ideal to view the world outside. As 95% of the area comes within the jurisdiction of a National Park, it has maintained its sanctity and provides a safe haven for the indigenous flora and fauna. One of the most exciting things to do is to go for Sunset Safari's Moreton Island Snorkeling Tour. The Tangalooma shipwreck site provide a natural boundary between the ocean and the land and here the tourists can swim and snorkel in the shallow waters and enjoy the colorful corals, reef fishes, turtles and other forms of oceanic life. The same place looks totally transformed if you go for the night kayaking with the underwater lights illuminating the kayaks .The entire area looks quite mysterious and magical. On the land you can spend some time visiting the light house and museum that will give you a glimpse into the history and the life of the original inhabitants of the island. Cape Moreton lighthouse built in 1857 is worth a visit and moreover it offers a great viewing point for the whales, dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, turtles and even sharks. If you happen to be there during June to November, then you can see thousands of massive Humpbacks whales. The tour company arranges for whale watching tours then.

All sunset safaris tours are fully guided and the friendly tour guides who have in-depth knowledge of the place will not only take you to all the major tourist attractions, but also to some of the hidden beauties. Nothing can be more exciting than sand tobogganing where you come down from the top of huge sand dunes at a speed of 50 to 70 km per hour holding on to just a sand board. Sunset Safari's Moreton Island Brisbane Tours can be a day or two of pure bliss. Your days will be filled with a variety of objectives and if you are staying for the night then you can enjoy night swimming, kayaking and a beach party, the memories of which will remain with you for a long long time.    

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