sheeps daughter Posted February 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2016 When getting off the ship in Moreton Island are the wrecks in walking distance? Are there any shops hiring snorkel gear? (are there any shops at all?) Are there any tours available when you get off the boat or do you need to book them through the ship? Any info appreciated! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2016 When getting off the ship in Moreton Island are the wrecks in walking distance? Are there any shops hiring snorkel gear? (are there any shops at all?) Are there any tours available when you get off the boat or do you need to book them through the ship? Any info appreciated! thanks! I walked along the water until opposite the wrecks. After checking which way the tide was running, I entered the water and swam to the wrecks and drifted over the them. Cost nothing.:D I took my own gear. There are shops including pub and food outlets. It appeared that the ship had tied up all the independent tour operators as there were none offering tours when we visited last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted February 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Just watch out for sharks, especially if there are swarms of baitfish around. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/lifesavers-say-swimmers-should-be-wary-especially-in-northern-nsw-where-sharks-chase-baitfish-inshore-at-this-time-of-year/news-story/14b8a308722a35600585d14828601db6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonia2509 Posted February 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Moreton Island is a beautiful sand island and it is safe to swim near the wrecks. You have a better chance to get bitten by a dolphin or dugong than a shark! It is a hidden gem in our Moreton Bay Area. Beautiful clear waters and calm seas. Enjoy this beautiful spot Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingau Posted February 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Just watch out for sharks, especially if there are swarms of baitfish around. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/lifesavers-say-swimmers-should-be-wary-especially-in-northern-nsw-where-sharks-chase-baitfish-inshore-at-this-time-of-year/news-story/14b8a308722a35600585d14828601db6 I agree with Sonia, Moreton Island is my back yard, the wrecks are a fantastic place to visit, as far as safety my daughter went on a school camp there recently and one of the activities as the wrecks. In today's risk management awareness schools wouldn't conduct an activity unless it was safe. Food on the island while dearer of course than the mainland is good. Especially the pizzas at the pub. With regards to snorkelling gear take your own they don't weigh much, you only need a mask and snorkel. More cost effective and hygienic Kmart has them very cheap, but I recently brought some sets from Amart all sports when they had a sale on for about 25 dollars a set for very good casual use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeps daughter Posted February 12, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted February 12, 2016 That is all really helpful information. Can't wait for our visit! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozscot01 Posted February 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't want to bring the tone down again but my daughter also swam around the wrecks on a school camp. A dozen of the kids were stung by jellyfish! Just a heads up! Time and tide will determine what's around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherri3802 Posted February 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2016 We went on a cruise there last year. The wrecks-you could walk, they are a fair way along the beach though. Shops-some right near where the ship docks. Excursions. I saw some advertised independently on the web but when I tried to book online, they said not on a cruise day as they were booked by the cruise company. So my suspicion is if you want to do something, you'll need to go on an official shore excursion. We did two-one was a tour all over the island, the other was segways along the sand. The long tour cost a lot and got a bit boring but we loved the segways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted February 13, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2016 You can toboggan down huge sandhills - http://www.visitmoretonisland.com/sights/sandtoboggan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingau Posted February 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Finally the correct thread. An birds eye view of the wrecks at Moreton. Well worth going for a snorkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckinoz Posted February 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2016 A group of friends and I went on a cruise to Moreton Island last year. We booked the wrecks tour because we didn't bring our own snorkels. Depending on your level of fitness and the tide, it really helps to have flippers. It's a great experience and I'm glad I got to do it. It's an easy walk to get there and you pass lots of food tents etc. You also have the use of the swimming pools at the resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeps daughter Posted February 20, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I don't want to bring the tone down again but my daughter also swam around the wrecks on a school camp. A dozen of the kids were stung by jellyfish! Just a heads up! Time and tide will determine what's around there. What time of year was this? Is there likely to be jellyfish in May or will it be too cold? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonia2509 Posted February 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2016 You will not know until you get there. All depends on the winds. You will see them before you go into the water. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted April 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Have been there many times. When I find a cheap week at Tangalooma I book it and take the Landrover across. Have explored the whole island and it's a lovely place. It is not as spectacular as Fraser Island but what I like is that it's quieter. The prices of most things at the resort are expensive. It is quite possible to walk to The Wrecks and snorkel. They do hire gear but it would probably better value to take your own. There is a taxi service on the island. It could be possible to book a trip with them to explore the place. The cost is by the trip and per vehicle, so sharing could work out OK. Maybe contact them to find out what they can offer. The lighthouse is worth a visit and has great views down the Eastern Beach. The oysters they farm on the island are the best I have had anywhere but not easy to get. They are only set up for wholesale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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