Thread: Best Campground Moreton Island

I believe you have to state which campground you're staying when booking these days.

Yes Blue lagoon down by the beach is good cold showers last time we were there..that was a while ago though

Mrs hh

You may have this info, but if not; for permits and bookings go to www.derm.qld.au/parks/moreton-island/index.html, or derm 24/7 permit booking line 13 13 04 .Vehicle access permits $ 38.25 per month, or $ 191.50 per year.Camping permits $ 5 per person per night or $20 per family. Book the ferry on line at www.micat.com.au ,purchase vehicle @ camping permits at the same time. Camp sites- Wrecks campground, Blue Lagoon campground, Northpoint campground, Comboyuro campground, Ben-ewa campground and as indicated along the ocean and bay beaches. There are also private houses for rent, contact Moreton island real estate, 07 3408 0099 [info from "Dirty Weekends in S.E. Qld", the essential 4WD guide, by Brad McCarthy] Cheers, Bob

Originally Posted by davidgate

Any opinions on best campground on Moreton Is - heading off there early September. Blue Lagoon sounds good, central to everything, fires allowed I believe.

Dave G

I go to moreton quite often in my honest opinion none of the campgrounds are that great best camping is on the eastern beach south of middle road . if you need to be in a camp ground then i would choose blue lagoon as its eastern side which is a lot quieter and less touristy.

Darren

Moreton has heaps of great spots, and I prefer beach camping, out of the campgrounds and away from all the other folk.

Do you have children with you?
Are you specifically after facilities?

Comboyuro is up Nth, but has good areas, hot showers, fires allowed and close to the shop, if you want that sort of thing.
The Wrecks is good if you want to dive/snorkel the wrecks or go to Tangalooma, but it is popular.
Anywhere on the Eastern side will have calm water and less wind, but more people, but it's pretty quiet in winter all over the island.

Enjoy!

Oh yeah forgot this:
Moreton Island National Park and Recreation Area - Camping information (Department of Environment and Resource Management)

Has the details, maps and layout of camping areas and campgrounds.

Originally Posted by FenianEel

Moreton has heaps of great spots, and I prefer beach camping, out of the campgrounds and away from all the other folk.

Do you have children with you?
Are you specifically after facilities?

Comboyuro is up Nth, but has good areas, hot showers, fires allowed and close to the shop, if you want that sort of thing.
The Wrecks is good if you want to dive/snorkel the wrecks or go to Tangalooma, but it is popular.
Anywhere on the Eastern side will have calm water and less wind, but more people, but it's pretty quiet in winter all over the island.

Enjoy!

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

Just the wife and me - definitely on eastern side away from crowds and having a fire is highly desirable. I prefer beach camping but the better half might want some facilities

Sounds like I might go with Blue Lagoon.

Thanks

Dave G

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