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Gateway To The Bay
Gateway To The Bay

Gateway To The Bay

Moreton Bay, Queensland

Welcome to Gateway To The Bay. Your guide to the heart of South East Queensland and a gem of tranquility and natural beauty: Moreton Bay.

Moreton Bay is home to one of the largest sand islands in the world, stunning beaches, mangroves, mudflats, offshore seagrass beds, and several islands in pristine natural state! There are dolphins, dugongs, whales, rays, sharks and over 1000 species of fish all living in this harmonious ecology.

Our mission is to explore this unique paradise and share our travels with you! We want the community of visitors to the Bay to enjoy this place in a safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly way so its beauty never dies! Explore our Gateways page and follow along on our Socials pages!

Table of Contents #

Gateways - Local guides to Moreton Bay

Captain’s Log - A blog of our adventures

Youtube - Documenting our time on the water

Knowledge - coming soon

Education - Get ready to learn something!

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Some challenges on the way to Tangalooma!
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Sailing Captain's Log
We plan a nice easy scoot across the Bay, but run into some mechanical dramas!
Ferrying Scarlett to her new home at Newport
·338 words·2 mins
Sailing Captain's Log
We ferried our sailboat, Scarlett, from Calypso Bay Marina to our newly acquired berth at Newport Marina in Redcliffe, navigating the scenic Moreton Bay islands over an 11-hour journey filled with motoring due to low winds.
Quick spin down the road...
·368 words·2 mins
Sailing Captain's Log
We take Scarlett for a quick spin from Calypso Bay Marina, around the corner to Tipplers Cafe. Good winds for sailing!
Sailing Scarlett to her new home
·714 words·4 mins
Sailing Captain's Log
The boat is all finalised, and we ferry her to her new home!
Sailing Vessel ''Scarlett.S'' (gallery)
·257 words·2 mins
Sailing Captain's Log
1998 Beneteau Oceanis 351
Bribie Island day trip (by land!)
·489 words·3 mins
Islands Bribie Island By land 4wd Captain's Log
Set yer sights on a tale of sun-drenched beaches, hearty BBQs, and rollicking adventure on the golden sands of Bribie Island, Queensland!
Quick trip to South Straddie
·341 words·2 mins
Islands South Stradbroke Island Captain's Log
Our quick trip to South Straddie to turn the motor over and enjoy some sunshine!
Diving in at Wavebreak Island, Gold Coast
·405 words·2 mins
Islands Wavebreak Island Captain's Log
We head down to the busy Gold Coast to soak up the sun with everyone else that owned a boat!
Our girls, fishing, and friendly ducks
·383 words·2 mins
Islands South Stradbroke Island Fishing Tipplers Captain's Log
After what seemed like an eternity, we finally decided to take our girls fishing again. We stop for lunch and meet a duck!
It can't be that cold....
·314 words·2 mins
Sandbars Peel Island North Stradbroke Island Captain's Log
Middle of July means beanie, thermal jacket, boardies, bare feet, and a bucket of ice!
The magic of Tangalooma Wrecks!
·540 words·3 mins
Islands Moreton Island Tangalooma Shipwrecks Captain's Log
We explore the crystal clear waters of Tangalooma Wrecks!
A weekend at Tangas
·601 words·3 mins
Islands Moreton Island Tangalooma Weekend away Shipwrecks Captain's Log
A group of friends have an unforgettable weekend away at Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island
A Night Under the Stars at Peel Island, Queensland
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Islands Peel Island Weekend away Captain's Log
One Saturday afternoon when we decided on an impromptu, spur of the moment Peel Island camping trip was just what we needed!