Cowan Cowan

During both world wars, Moreton Island was prepared to be the first line of defense in case of an attack on Brisbane from the sea.

Cowan Cowan Point was the main defence base during World War 1. Few traces of the base remain because hundreds of metres of coastline in this area have been eroded over the years. During World War 11 up to 900 troops were stationed on the island. The main Encampments were at Cowan Cowan and Toompani Beach but in other places on the island the remains of forts and barbed wire entanglements are still to be found.

Cowan Cowan Township is a small community which grew out of the original military installations for both world wars. A wartime relic still of interest is the major artillery piece which guarded the main shipping channel into Moreton Bay during the Second World War.

Some Holiday Homes are available for rent in this township. Please note there are no public services such as a general store or service station in Cowan.