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Interactive map of the RegionHover over the map on the left to see the various details. This is the most southerly of our unique sand Islands. It lies just off the Queensland coast and is easily reached by boat and a smooth water cruise.
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Note the PDF brochure above contains a typo. It refers to the Scottish Prince rather than the Cambus Wallace as the shipwrecked vessel carrying the cargo that was detonated at Jumpinpin bar. The story is covered in detail on the History page.
In fact the hull of The Scottish Prince lies in 10 metres of water near the Southport Spit providing a fascinating wreck dive on the Gold Coast.
In fact the hull of The Scottish Prince lies in 10 metres of water near the Southport Spit providing a fascinating wreck dive on the Gold Coast.
Surveyor Robert Dixon 1800-1858 published a map of Moreton Bay in 1842
Note that in 1842 Stradbroke was one long island to the south of Moreton Island.