BRISBANE

Natural Encounters

You never know who you might meet on a cruise up Brisbane’s Pumicestone Passage. It could be a pod of playful dolphins, a lazy dugong, or that grand old gentleman, the sea turtle. And while they have no time to stop and chat, you can give a friendly wave to the migrating whales that pass North Stradbroke Island on their way to warmer waters in the north.

Further introductions will be in order as you mix with the local fish population on a scuba-diving expedition through the off-shore wrecks at Moreton Island. The wrecks and surrounding waters are a part of Moreton Bay’s world class marine park.

On Moreton Island, the second largest sand island in the world, you can feed the wild dolphins and explore the National Park and surrounding beaches. Like a mirage, crystal clear lakes and lagoons, suddenly appear amongst the forests and sand dunes of this mysterious island.

Away from the natural wonders of the Bay, Brisbane’s Scenic Rim offers an idyllic landscape for bushwalking, horse riding and rock climbing. The area’s rolling hills and rugged mountains make for striking scenery and the perfect backdrop for a day in the country.

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