Moreton Island

Island · Brisbane, 🇦🇺 Australia

Population 180

Area 180 km²

Time zone Australia/Brisbane

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Moreton Island Essentials

Moreton Island is the world’s third-largest sand island, characterized by the 285-meter Mount Tempest—the planet's highest coastal sand dune. The island's perimeter features historical landmarks like the 1857 Cape Moreton Lighthouse and the Tangalooma Wrecks, a breakwater formed by 15 scuttled ships. On the western shore, the Tangalooma Island Resort hosts nightly wild dolphin viewings, while the northern tip contains unique geological features including the volcanic Champagne Pools and the secluded Honeymoon Bay.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit Moreton Island: May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–35°
22° at night
15 rainy days
12 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in February

Fair

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 19°–33°
22° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in March

Fair

26° (feels like 29°) · extremes 17°–31°
20° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in April

Good

25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–29°
18° at night
13 rainy days
12 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Great

22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–26°
15° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great

20° · extremes 6°–23°
12° at night
7 rainy days
16 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Great

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–24°
11° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Great

21° · extremes 6°–26°
12° at night
5 rainy days
21 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–30°
14° at night
8 rainy days
18 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Good

25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 12°–33°
17° at night
10 rainy days
15 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Good

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 14°–34°
19° at night
12 rainy days
11 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in December

Fair

28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 17°–35°
21° at night
14 rainy days
10 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency: Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +61

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