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Whale watching season!

Whale watching season in

Brisbane Moreton Bay and Islands

 is opening June 27!

The whale watching season typically runs from June to November in the Moreton Bay Marine Park.

The Moreton Bay and Islands area is recognised as one of the world’s best whale watching destinations, so there is no better place to view these beautiful creatures!

 

Other sea creatures that can be frequently seen throughout Moreton Bay include dolphins, dugongs and turtles.

Tips for the long weekend

If your like me and forgot that this weekend is a long weekend thanks to Labour Day, you might be looking for ways to take advantage of the extra day.

Here are some tips to help you out!

Cruise up the Pumicestone Passage aboard Ferryman Cruises to see dugongs, dolphins and turtles. Stay the night at On the Beach Resort at Woorim, on Bribie Island and spend the day on the long stretches of beautiful surf beaches before heading home

Hand feed a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins and discover a world of marine life at Tangalooma Island Resort

 

Enjoy the glorious harbour views from one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants located at Manly Harbour Village on Brisbane’s Bayside.

Can you recommend any top ways to enjoy the bay?

The Smaller Islands of Moreton Bay

Everyone knows about Moreton and North Stradbroke Island, but what about the smaller islands of Moreton Bay? There is a great blog post called Islands of Moreton Bay which is a great summary of the smaller islands of these smaller islands, like Russell, Lamb and St Helena Islands.

You can also visit the Islands section of our website for more information on the Islands of Moreton Bay including accommodation and activities available.

If you have spent some time on one of the islands, leave us a comment... we would love to hear about your experience!

   

Inspiration...

Need some inspiration for how you should spend your day on the Bay? Matthew Hayden has given us a few tips on top ways to enjoy the bay, that we would like to share with you! Todays tip is:

Go four-wheel driving on Moreton Islands' designated tracks and beaches or join in on a 4WD Adventure Tour with Moreton Bay Escapes.

For more ideas click here...

Nari the dolphin returns to the wild

Nari the wild dolphin from Tangalooma who was attacked by a bull shark has been returned to the wild.

After spending two months at Sea World recovering Nari was welcomed back to the resort at 7pm last night.

You can read more about Nari's wonderful recovery here.

Why not head over to Moreton Island and participate in the dolphin feeding this Easter.  We currently have some fantastic special offers which can viewed at www.moretonbayislands.com.au

Looking for a way to get to Moreton Island this Easter?

With Moreton Island open to tourists this Easter we asked the guys at Micat to go out and take some photos of people enjoying Moreton Island last weekend. 

We hope that these photos encourage people to get out and "Donate a Day to the Bay" sometime soon!

Micat is a large catamaran which runs daily trips across to Moreton Island for both passengers and vehicles.  They have informed us that it is business as usual for Easter bookings.

Interview with James McVeigh from Big Cat Reality

Dive operator Big Cat Reality took a boat out to Flinders Reef not long after the spill to check on the condition of the popular dive spot.  James McVeigh had this interview recorded from the reef.

Moreton bay seafood given the tick of approval

Moreton Bay seafood has been give the all clear and is fit for consumption.  Right in time for Easter!

http://redcliffe-and-bayside-herald.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/moreton-bay-seafood-given-the-tick-of-approval/

Brisbane radio stations giving you the chane to win and donate

Brisbane radio stations Nova 106.9 FM and b105 are giving listeners the chance to win some fantastic prizes and "Donate a Day to the Bay".

Each day Nova 106.9 FM has been offering different Moreton Island experiences as prizes and up for grabs today is a 1 Day Dolphin Wild cruise for you and 3 mates.  So visit the Nova website and put your name in the hat for this great prize.

Over at b105 they have four packages they are giving away.  Register and you might be heading out on a Adventure Sailing on Solo… or maybe you might go on a Dolphin Wild Cruise. We also have a 3 day holiday Tangalooma Island Resort ...or a Straddie Island Adventure staying at Anchorage Beachfront Resort!

These are some wonderful prizes and we would like to thank all those involved for their support of the "Donate a Day to the Bay" campaign.

Got a Facebook account?

Want to show your support of Moreton Bay to all your friends?  The join the "Donate a Day to the Bay" cause on Facebook. 

The recruit all your friends and encourage them to "Donate a Day to the Bay"!