Redland BushwalkersA group of friendly, like minded people who enjoy a variety of activities in the great outdoors.
Redland Bushwalkers
This will be a very leisurely camp at The Wrecks campground, beach camping on the bay-side of Moreton Island. Suggested activities are snorkeling at the wrecks, swimming and beach walking. The wrecks are a cluster of ships scuttled by the Queensland Government between 1963 and 1984 to provide safe anchorage spot for recreational boat owners. Coral is now starting to form in and around the wrecks, providing a haven for over 100 species of fish and sometimes even dolphins, wobbegongs and dugongs.
We’ll be taking the 8am ferry across as walk on passengers on Tuesday morning. The ferry takes about 90 minutes and arrives on the beach adjacent to the campground, so it is only a short walk to where we will set up camp. The campground has toilets and beach showers. It is recommended online to bring drinking water. We will return on Thursday 29 January on the 3pm ferry. Luggage allowance for walk-on passengers is limited to 3 pieces of carry-on luggage. Bring your thru walking pack if you have one, but it’s not far to walk so a duffel bag would also work. Please note there is no ferry service to/from Moreton Island on Wednesday 28 January.
The Wrecks are a patrolled beach in the QLD school holidays only, so there will be NO lifesavers (school holidays end 26 January). BYO snorkeling gear (fins, mask, snorkel; wetsuit optional). It is strongly recommended to bring a flotation device (e.g. pool noodle, boogie board, life jacket) to use when snorkeling, as snorkeling at the wrecks involves swimming across a channel.
Snorkeling and swimming at the Wrecks is strictly at your own risk. Each member must consider their capabilities before they go. It is recommended to swim with others. Camp organisers are not responsible for your safety. This is a basecamp only, there are no organised activities planned.
Book your campsite here ($7.50 pppn):
https://www.mulgumpincamping.net.au/
Book your Ferry Transfer here ($80pp return for walk on passengers):
https://bookings.moretonislandadventures.com.au/home
Street parking at Howard Smith Drive from where the boat departs is very limited. Paid parking is $20 per vehicle per day and spaces are limited. Carpooling to the ferry is recommended, or organise to be dropped off and picked up.