Fort Cowan Cowan Tours

You might be free to wander around today, but Fort Cowan Cowan hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when in Cowan Cowan. Fort Cowan Cowan is a great place to start here, but there are numerous other interesting attractions to appreciate. Moreton Island National Park, Tangalooma Wrecks, and Blue Lagoon are near the history-filled fortress and will round out your day nicely.

Popular places to visit

4WD is the only way to get around on Moreton Island, but Tangalooma Resort has an expanse of beach that is pedestrian only. It is blocked off either end by old logs - this is the Northern end looking towards the wrecks.

Tangalooma Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tangalooma Beach during your trip to Brisbane?

Tangalooma Beach
Tangalooma Wrecks

Tangalooma Wrecks

Enjoy an outing to Tangalooma Wrecks during your stay in Brisbane. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Tangalooma Wrecks
Moreton Island National Park showing bird life, a bay or harbor and a beach

Gheebulum Kunungai National Park

Rent an SUV and set up camp on a near-deserted beach, walk coastal tracks to spot large marine creatures and explore World War II and Aboriginal relics.

Gheebulum Kunungai National Park
Blue Lagoon on Moreton Island is only accessible by boat and then 4WD. As moreton is the 3rd largest sand island in the world, the water is always close to the surface and is filtered by the sand, so it is fresh water - any brown tinge to the water is tannin from the tea trees. The Lagoon is a short walk from the carpark. Tours and 4WD hire are available from Tangalooma Resort or you can take your own 4WD over on the Micat Vehicular Ferry

Blue Lagoon

Explore the great outdoors at Blue Lagoon, a lovely green space in Moreton Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Blue Lagoon
Champagne Pools

Champagne Pools

Find out about the history of Brisbane with a stop at Champagne Pools. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Champagne Pools

Mount Tempest

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempest during your travels in Moreton Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Mount Tempest

Best Lodging Options Near Fort Cowan Cowan

Tangalooma Island Resort

Tangalooma Island Resort

4 out of 5
Moreton Island, Off Brisbane, Tangalooma, Moreton Island, QLD
Tangalooma Island Resort
Bribie Island Hotel

Bribie Island Hotel

3 out of 5
29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara, QLD
Bribie Island Hotel
ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2 Dryandra Road, Brisbane Airport, QLD
ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
Pullman Brisbane Airport

Pullman Brisbane Airport

5 out of 5
2B Dryandra Road, Brisbane Airport, QLD
Pullman Brisbane Airport
Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport

Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport

2 out of 5
18 Navigator Place, Cnr. Nudgee Road, Hendra, QLD
Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport
Novotel Brisbane Airport

Novotel Brisbane Airport

4.5 out of 5
6-8 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport, QLD
Novotel Brisbane Airport
Brisbane International - Virginia

Brisbane International - Virginia

4.5 out of 5
21 Zillmere Road, Boondall, QLD
Brisbane International - Virginia
Pelican Waters Resort

Pelican Waters Resort

4.5 out of 5
38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters, QLD
Pelican Waters Resort
Ingenia Holidays Taigum

Ingenia Holidays Taigum

3.5 out of 5
351 Beams Road, Taigum, QLD
Ingenia Holidays Taigum
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