by CBee » Fri 08 Jan, 2021 1:42 pm
Moreton is the place of sand, sandflies (particularly on the western beaches in summer) and mozzies. Still better than staying in a resort, in particular Tangalooma (very average). If you don't have a 4X4 you are stuck in either Tangalooma or The Wreck campground, unless you hike.
The traverse of the little sandhills is IMO is one of the best hikes is SEQ but unfortunately is now closed to non aboriginal people. A good replacement could be the traverse of the big sandhills.
Mt. Tempest is a short walk from middle road to a 360 degrees viewing platform.
From Tangalooma resort, a short walk will take you to The Desert sand patch and from here you can walk all the way to Rous Battery on the Eastern Beach, via inland track and through WW2 historic sites. Well worth.
Another track is from Mt. Tempest to the north (Telegraph track).
The island can be hiked in a loop and there are few water points provided along the way to make things doable. The scenery is pretty good and if you are game to bring a little telescopic rod, you'll find plenty of worms and pipis on the beach to collect as bait to catch your own dinner. Camping spots are what I consider paradise. But then is just my opinion.