Moreton or Staddie???
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 22:01
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Trevor R (QLD)
If you had a few days spare (say 5 or even 7 days) and you had never been to either Island, which one would you go to first and why? Tenting it all the way with only 12 volt stuff and batteries capable of 3-5 days without recharge (No vehicle charging setup on my beast yet) but little Honda gennie available if permitted. The fishing needs to good wherever we go and I can catch sand worms if that is important.
Any seasoned islanders daring to give their opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Trevor.
Reply By: Alloy c/t - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 19:08
Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 19:08
Moreton , you will need to be pretty self sufficient though ,, tenting ??? the new beaut
camp ground at
north point is the pick ,only
camp ground that has mown grass ,, fuel at
Bulwer ,$1.59 for diesel ,$1.56 ulp , ice $5.50 per block {5kg} ,, campsites at nth point have to be booked /reserved thru QPS , same for camps
Bulwer to Cowan ,, anywhere else 1st in best dressed , gennie any where you like as long as your there before the fool who wants to complain , face the exhaust towards the ocean and no one can hear it anyway over the sound of the surf , fishing ??? if you cant catch a feed on Moreton sell your rods and take up tiddlywinks as your sport,,
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 20:20
Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 20:20
Thanks Alloy,
I did read your report on your Moreton trip when doing some homework on these two islands. It definately appears like Moreton will suit me better. So how are you at tiddlywinks? cause if there is anyone that can't catch fish on Moreton, I am sure to be that person hahahahaha.
Best regards, Trevor.
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Reply By: chisel - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 22:51
Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 22:51
For a once-off, Moreton. If you are going in a busy period (eg. school hols) then I'd reconsider - straddie has heaps of great spots down main beach and I don't think Moreton has the same sort of choice. Somewhere like
north point would be too busy and defeat the purpose of camping if you ask me.
Straddy is more relaxed since it isn't national park (managed by redlands council). You can even take a dog.
Straddie is easier to get to and has facilities to fall back on.... but ultimately I'd go for Moreton. There's more to see on Moreton and it definitely has a "remote" feeling to it.
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Reply By: zha zha cruiser - Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 12:45
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 12:45
Trevor, if u havnt been to moreton, u must go. Going on the micat is like travelling overseas on an oceian liner, once u get to Moreton, u can't see the mainland, I felt it was so remote, I cld have been anywhere OS. (Like PNG) there is this big black snake that hangs around, yuk. The island is 3 times more expensive than straddie, but make sure you time the tides right or have a chair close by and cold drinks to do the wait, as the beach is unpassable on a high tide, unless u want to drive in the sea, usually the vehicles that get off first don't so u hve to wait too. The tangalooma have my wine and lovely meals, but recent reports suggest otherwise. Check out kooringle gutter bar for the best seafood eva. For the camping exerience where you are guaranteed privacy, alas it is still Fraser. Let us know how your trip goes pls.
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