Moreton Island, Australia

Cruise Port

Moreton Island

Island off the Queensland coast, Australia.

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Overview

Moreton Island is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -27.167, 153.4.

About Moreton Island

Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) is an island on the eastern side of Moreton Bay on the coast of South East Queensland, Australia. The Coral Sea lies on the east coast of the island. Moreton Island lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) northeast of the Queensland capital, Brisbane. 98% of the island is contained within a national park and a popular destination for day trippers, four wheel driving, camping, recreational angling and whale watching and a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. It is the third largest sand island in the world. Together with K’gari, Moreton Island forms the largest sand structure in the world. It was the traditional country of the Ngugi before British colonisation.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Moreton Island — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Moreton Island

Moreton
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Cape Moreton Light
Cape Moreton Light
Moreton Island panorama
Moreton Island panorama
Moreton Island shipwrecks
Moreton Island shipwrecks

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 26°C in Jan and coolest around 19°C in Jun (average daytime highs).

Jan
26°
22°
Feb
26°
22°
Mar
26°
22°
Apr
24°
20°
May
21°
17°
Jun
19°
15°
Jul
19°
14°
Aug
20°
15°
Sep
21°
17°
Oct
23°
19°
Nov
24°
20°
Dec
25°
21°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Moreton Island the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Moreton Island, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →