What is Brisbane nearest island?

Just a 75 minute ferry trip from Brisbane, Tangalooma Island Resort provides Brisbane's closest access to the beautiful Moreton Island, home to amazing natural flora and fauna. Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world and located only 40 kilometres north-east of Brisbane.



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The 3 major islands; Bribie, Moreton & Stradbroke island protect the bay from the harsh Pacific Ocean swells, giving gorgeous, flat blue waters for boaties to enjoy.

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Daydream Island, Lady Elliot Island, Heron Island, Moreton Island and Hamilton Island would be our top picks. What's the best island near Brisbane? You don't have to go far to have an epic island getaway. Moreton Island, Bribie Island, and K'gari are closest to Brissy!

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The shortest distance (air line) between Brisbane and Sydney is 455.19 mi (732.55 km). The shortest route between Brisbane and Sydney is 564.95 mi (909.21 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 10h 56min.

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It is more common to leave from Brisbane for an overnight trip than a day trip, as the drive does take up most of your morning. The best way to reach K'gari (Fraser Island) from Brisbane is to make your way to Rainbow Beach along the Bruce Highway, where drivers can get a ferry across from Inskip Point.

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If you're travelling to Hamilton Island from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, coaches run to Airlie Beach, and arrive at the Port of Airlie transport terminal, right at the Port of Airlie ferry departure point.

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It's only around 40 miles from central Brisbane to Suttons Beach, so you can make the drive in about 40 minutes. It's also possible to take a train from Brisbane Central to Kippa-Ring Station, then take bus 680 for 10 minutes or so to reach the beach.

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