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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: South Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast, Queensland
Couran Cove, Tipplers Resort, Jumpinpin.
Look for Marine Life: Dolphins, Birds of Prey, Spinner Sharks.
Pass By: Ephraim Island, Paradise Point QLD 4216, Australia
Homes of the Rich and Famous.
“Alcatraz” unit complex.
Pass By: Jacobs Well, Jacobs Well, Gold Coast, Queensland
Calypso Bay canal development.
Rudy Maas and Horizon Shores marina (largest in the Southern Hemisphere).
“Little Germany” settled in 1980, prolific sugar cane growing and aquaculture.
Pass By: Russell Island, Russell Island, Redland City, Brisbane Region, Queensland
The largest island entirely within Moreton Bay.
Prolific farming in rich red volcanic soil.
Real Estate scandal of the 1970’s.
Pass By: Macleay Island, Macleay Island, Redland City, Brisbane Region, Queensland
Island communities of Macleay, Karragarra, Lamb and Russel Islands.
Passenger and vehicle ferry service from the mainland at Redland Bay.
Pass By: North Stradbroke Island, North Stradbroke Island, Redland City, Brisbane Region, Queensland
Watch out for Dolphins, Turtles, Dugong, Birds of prey, Osprey birds breeding nest.
Pass By: Peel Island, QLD 4184, Australia
Horseshoe Bay is the busiest destination for boaties in Moreton Bay.
Kieth Williams tried to set up water sports here after he sold Seaworld.
The leper colony closed in 1965, the remaining buildings are in good condition. Subject to native title discussions.
Dunwich was the main port for immigrants from Sydney in the 1980’s
Pass By: Cleveland Point Light, North Street, Cleveland, Redland City, Queensland 4163 Australia
The Peel Island lepers enjoyed fishing and boating, they travelled away from their confinement. The Cleveland Hotel was visited by lepers in 1958, much to the surprise of locals, soon after that the lepers boats were burnt and they were ordered to not leave the Island again.
Pass By: St Helena Island National Park, Queensland 4178 Australia
We give a detailed presentation of this Colonial prison that operated from 1867 to 1932.
A very successful prison that:
Achieved self sufficiency within a few years.
Taught the prisoners a trade.
Only had 3? escapes in 65 years.
Adopted modern ideas to rehabilitate the inmates.
Pass By: Fisherman Island, Port of Brisbane QLD 4178, Australia
Large ships of all types will be seen.
Container cranes, new imported cars (first time in history that all the cars have already been sold due to Covid delays of 2021).
The fabulous new cruise terminal at Luggage Point is waiting for the first cruise ship in 2022?
Pass By: The Brisbane River, Brisbane, Queensland Australia
The Brisbane River is one of the oldest in the World, dating back 400 million years. Commentary on History, Dredging, Settlement and changing land use.
Pass By: Moreton Bay Region, Moreton Bay Region, Brisbane Region, Queensland
This marine National Park is a popular boating destination.
Whale migration on their Southern journey is from August to October.
Pass By: Moreton Island, Moreton Island, Brisbane Region, Queensland
The highest sand dune in the World is here. Mt Tempest is 285 metres high.
The whaling station at Tangalooma closed in the 1960’s after the Humpbacks were decimated to only 800 mamals, now their numbers are back to 33,000, fantastic.
Tangalooma is now a very popular destination.
Up to 40 Cruise ships would visit each year prior to the pandemic in 2020.
Whale migration on their Southern journey is from August to October.
