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How much is it to camp on Moreton Island?
Moreton Island camping: How much do permits cost and which campgrounds are best? Moreton Island vehicle permits cost $53.65 for a month, and camping fees are $6.75 per person per night. The Wrecks campground is most accessible without a vehicle, but the Ben-Ewa campground is better if you have a 4WD.
Is there a doctor on Moreton Island?
Moreton Island is remote and facilities are limited. There is no resident doctor on the island. Medical assistance may be hours away. Campers need to be self-sufficient and plan ahead for any contingency.
Do you have to pay to camp on Moreton Island?
A vehicle access permit is required to drive on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island). Camping permits are required and fees apply.
Are there hot showers on Moreton Island?
Moreton Island Camping – A camp ground is an allocated area (marked by totems) that is slightly in from the beach (walking distance) and has cold showers and drop toilets. unless you’re near Castaways, in which case a hot meal, hot shower & creature comforts are a short drive away.
Do I need a permit to camp on Moreton Island?
Permits are required for both driving and camping on Moreton Island. You can also get in touch with them on (07) 3506 2371.
Do you need a 4WD to camp on Moreton Island?
The only way to navigate the island is by high-clearance 4WDs, so you can either bring your own or hire one in Brisbane. There is a transfer service on the island, however, 4WD is the recommended option for campers.
Can you take a normal car to Moreton Island?
Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles are essential for driving on the island. All-wheel drive vehicles without true 4WD function and vehicles with low clearance will have difficulty along inland tracks and in soft sand, and are therefore not suitable on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island).
Can you get diesel on Moreton Island?
If you do find yourself in a pickle, Petrol and Diesel are sold on Moreton Island at the Castaways store at Bulwer in 20 litre jerry cans. So, either bring your own firewood to the island, or you can purchase firewood from the Castaways store at Bulwer for $30.
What permits are required for Moreton Island?
A vehicle access permit is required to drive on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island). Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site at all times. All camping permits must be obtained before you arrive on the island (there is no self-registration on site).
Can you have fire on Moreton Island?
Can I have a campfire on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island)? Yes, fires are permitted in pre-existing fireplaces or fire pits at designated camp sites marked with a totem in the Comboyuro Point, Ben-Ewa and Blue Lagoon campgrounds and also at the five camping zones (PDF, 160KB).
Can you pump Yabbies on Moreton Island?
The best bait are either sand worms, which can be caught on the low tide on the Eastern Beach or blood worms. They also love yabbies, which you can pump in some of the creek flats on Moreton Island’s western foreshores and pippies that you can find on the Eastern Beach.
Can you have fires at Moreton Island?