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Length: 2.5km
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Duration: 2hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style: Return
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Start: Telegraph Track, Moreton Island
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End: Telegraph Track, Moreton Island
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Location: Moreton Island National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 91.7 km
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State: QLD
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Latitude: -27.14190584
Longitude: 153.4102173
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Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


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Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Moreton Island National Park...
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Timber Boardwalk


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Sandy Trail


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Prams & Strollers


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Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


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Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
Moreton Island is the most natural of the large sand islands located in Moreton Bay's sheltered waters. At 285 metres high, Mount Tempest is the highest stabilised sand dune in the world. The walk to the top of Mount Tempest is a memorable one, with sweeping views of Moreton Bay and the island's length a spectacular experience. Enjoy the wildflowers in spring and look for migrating humpback whales in late winter and spring.
About the region
Tall sand dunes, miles of sandy beaches, crystal clear creeks and lagoons, coastal heath, rocky headlands and abundant wildflowers make Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) a jewel in Moreton Bay. Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) features crystal clear creeks and lagoons, coastal heath, rocky headlands, abundant wildflowers, tall sand dunes, an historic lighthouse, ruins of coastal forts and miles of sandy beaches.
Most of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) is both national park and recreation area, which covers the national park to high water mark and the beaches to low water mark. Tidal wetlands and waters around the island are protected as part of Moreton Bay Marine Park.
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6 thoughts on “Mount Tempest Lookout (2.5km)”
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Fiona Butterworth
Bob Manthey
A mid summer nightmare. Brutal heat potential as I recall, slogging in soft sand.
Let’s do it!
We could Climb Storm Mountain whilst we are out. It is only 2kms away.
Andrew Barnard 2 km of skin melting, foot blistering agony.
Yeah, why not? Sounds easy. Up the bet and take a thimble of water as ration. Or limit water intake to sucking the sweat out of your socks.
There are some great walks on Morton Island that we describe in our book Take A Walk in South East Queensland