Tangalooma

Every year schools of whales migrate along the Queensland coast. In 1952, a whaling station was opened at Tangalooma. The whalers operated in an area which extended for about 250 kilometres north-east and south of Moreton Island. Usually two boats operated at one time assisted by a spotter plane.

In the first 10 years of operation, the whalers took up to 660 humpback whales in a year. In 1962 when the total kill was only 68, the station closed.

Since the Tangalooma whaling station ceased operation, the whale population has increased again and significant sightings have been made off Moreton Island in recent years.

The Tangalooma resort complex has been established on the site of the former station and the flensing deck and floor have become part of the resort facilities.

Two of the original whale chasers are still at Moreton. KOS 1 and KOS11 are part of the Cowan artificial reef.

Vehicle access is not available through the Resort, but a bypass road exists immediately south of the Resort that connects with middle road, north of the wrecks.