Visiting the Tangalooma wrecks on Moreton Island, Queensland
Visiting the Tangalooma wrecks on Moreton Island, Queensland
The famous Tangalooma wrecks on Moreton Island are one of the most underestimated places in the southeast of Queensland. Between 1963 and 1984, the anchor port was created by the sinking of several ships by the government of Queensland. He has now been converted into an artificial reef that is rich in sea creatures.
A tourist success story
Tangaloooma was the place for the largest land -based whaling operation in the southern hemisphere. This was also one of the most brutal and bloody whaling operations in Australia, in which over 6250 humpback whales were killed in just 10 years.
Fortunately, humpback whales were put on the list of protected species just 10 years after the construction and start of the tangalooma. It is estimated that in 1965 only 500 individuals were left of the estimated 15,000 in the original population. Many of the sunken ships from which the Tangalooma wrecks consist of are accidentally old whaling ships.
Due to solid state interventions, the humpback wall populations have recovered and thrived. It is estimated that there are over 35,000 whales that are now doing the annual hike along the east and west coast of Australia. Interestingly, it was estimated that $ 32 million was earned with whaling every year, while whale observation is now a $ 70 million industry all over Australia.
Arrival to the wrecks of Tangalooma
Many people who visit Queensland seem to disregard Moreton Island as a travel destination. Perhaps this is due to the relative seclusion compared to other island hotspots such as Fraser Island. However, the journey there is relatively easy if you take a ferry from the Brisbane River. If you have a larger group and a QLD boat driver's license, you can also rent a boat and reach Moreton Island yourself.
If you are looking for something easier and inclusive, I cannot recommend this epic wreck snorkeling, kayak and sand thin tour enough. It includes all adventures and lets you experience the best of Moreton Island and the famous shipwrecks from Tangalooma.
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While Moreton Island is rather protected, the weather can change to bad quickly. If you have no experience on the water, I would recommend simply taking the ferry.
I had spent 10 years of my childhood helping with our family project Malaika, a 15-meter engine sailor made of steel. It was built from the ground up by my father in our garden. This meant that they were lucky enough to be able to reach Tangalooma by sail. This freedom enables us to explore Moreton Island remote coastal areas, go to anchors and to stay for free. If you have access to a boat, I would definitely recommend it.
Snorkeling the tangaloooma
When you visit Tangalooma, snorkeling is a must!
The 15 sunken ships are one of my favorite snorkeling spaces. In the case of flood, the lowest point of the wrecks is about 8 m. It is therefore easy to achieve by free diving. When you are experienced, you can swim through the many portholes and explore the large cavities of the sunken ships.
Marine
Moreton Island is a protected area for Dugongs. If you look closely, the chances are good that you will discover you. We have also seen several pods of dolphins, wobgongs and leopard sharks, just by snorkeling around the wrecks. I was definitely surprised at how much sea creatures there were.
If you spend the night on a boat or camp on Moreton Island somewhere, try to go on the water early. We drove through the bay with the kayak at the sunrise and saw several sharks and nautical cows swim in the crystal clear water.
Flying a drone in Tangalooma
The Tangalooma wrecks are one of my favorite places to see them from heaven. You can take some rather incredible shots of the wrecks that are neatly lined up in turquoise water. A little tip is to try to photograph the best clarity and the best light in the water in a bright and high sun.
There are also helicopters who often fly past the wrecks. Keep your ears open to everything that could fly by.
Where to stay
It takes quite a long time to get from the mainland to Tangalooma. This means that it is a must to stay at least one night to enjoy it. If you travel by car ferry, I would definitely recommend finding a campsite or playing with Freedom Camping somewhere nearby. Just think of cleaning up and taking your garbage with you.
If you arrive without a vehicle, it is also possible to hang up a hammock warehouse under the stars on the beach. Make sure you have a kind of insect repellent because the sand flies can be pretty brutal in summer.
Another option is to spend the night in the nearby Tangalooma Beach Resort. The resort has the beach and is a popular destination for many weddings and celebrations.
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