Moreton Island

Moreton Island, also known as Mulgumpin, is a large sand island located 58 kilometres northeast of Brisbane in Moreton Bay, Queensland. Part of Moreton Island National Park and Recreation Area within the City of Brisbane, it is the third-largest sand island in the world. The island is notable for its pristine beaches, towering sand dunes, freshwater lakes, historic Tangalooma Wrecks, and Cape Moreton Lighthouse, offering a natural island escape close to Brisbane.

Visitors can expect a largely undeveloped sand island with 98% designated as national park. The landscape includes long surf and calm bay beaches, large sand dunes including The Desert, freshwater lakes such as Blue Lagoon and Honeyeater Lake, heath and woodland, and historic sites like the Tangalooma Wrecks and Cape Moreton Lighthouse. There are no sealed roads; access is by 4WD on sand tracks and beaches. Visitors can explore camping areas, walking tracks, snorkelling around wrecks, sand tobogganing, and resort facilities at Tangalooma on the western side.

Traditionally known as Mulgumpin, home to the Ngugi people. Named Moreton Island by Captain James Cook in 1770. Cape Moreton Lighthouse built in 1857 is Queensland's oldest lighthouse. The island has served as a pilot station, whaling station at Tangalooma (1952-1962), and WWII defence site with forts and gun batteries at Cowan Cowan and Rous Battery. Fifteen ships were sunk off Tangalooma from 1963 to create a breakwall, now the Tangalooma Wrecks.

Traditional land of the Ngugi people of the Quandamooka People, with cultural heritage sites, middens and significance associated with Mulgumpin. The island remains culturally important to Quandamooka Traditional Owners and is jointly managed with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.