TANGALOOMA WRECKS
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Scuttled wrecks |
| Snorkelling: |
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Great scuttled wrecks |
| Scuba: |
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Open Water |
| Access: |
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Shore or boat |
| Depth: |
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Up to 12 metres (40’) |
| Visibility: |
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5 – 30 metres (15-100’) |
| Water temperature: |
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18 – 26°C (64-79°F) |
| Seasonal: |
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No, can visit anytime |
One of Queensland’s best snorkelling sites was created by the sinking fifteen vessels off Morton Island.
On the west side of Moreton Island (Mulgumpin), just a short distance from Brisbane over Moreton Bay, lays one of Australia’s most unique snorkelling sites, Tangalooma Wrecks.
The cluster of fifteen ships were scuttled between 1964 and 1984 by the Queensland Government to create a safe anchorage on the eastern side of Morton Bay for recreational vessels.
Five ships were sunk in 1964, five in the seventies and the final five in the early 1980’s.
Not only do these rusty hulks serve their purpose of providing a safe haven for vessels, they are now a home to a fantastic array of marine life.
The wrecks are a substrate for a variety of coral and also a haven for over 100 species of fish.
Snorkellers enjoying the clear water can sometimes find themselves in the company of turtles, wobbegong sharks, and marine mammals such as dolphins and dugongs!
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LOCATION
State or Territory:
Queensland
Nearest City:
Brisbane
Nearest Regional City:
Not applicable
Nearest Town:
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HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Nearest International Airport:
Brisbane
Nearest Domestic/Regional Airport:
Brisbane
Road:
Just over 75 minutes via car ferry
Bus:
Not relevant
Train:
Not relevant
Ferry:
From Holt Street Wharf Brisbane
THINGS TO DO
Wild dolphin Feeding
Cape Moreton Lighthouse
Helicopter Tours
Desert Safari Tour
Mirapool Lagoon
Champagne Pools
Sand Boarding
Quad Bike Tours
Kayaking