MiCat to Moreton... are these prices for real???

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Thinking about getting away to Moreton Island at some stage... just looked at the MiCat prices and it's $450.00 return on the ferry with a CT... that's IF our kids are free (both under 5 and the CT is under 4 mtrs) otherwise it's $520.00 return!!

[JoshF Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoshF]

I know, it makes Moreton remain the undiscovered island for many. You need to make it a long holiday over there to even out the costs of getting there, plus beach permit, plus camping fees...you hit $250+ without having left home for my littler sized car with 2 kids and using tents

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

That's the plus side I guess...

7 nights is only $76.00'ish in camping fees.

[Brains Find all posts View Profile Close Brains]

That's the plus side I guess...

7 nights is only $76.00'ish in camping fees.

Snaga,

I just went recently with the Roof Top Tent and my eldest son, cost us $115 (Micat Scoopon deal for 4wd and 2 people, 4wd and 4 occupants was on sale for $180) Permit and Campsite for 2 nights was about $60.00. So all up cost about $175 which I thought was pretty good considering what full price is. Dave from P7 is organising a clean up Moreton in November, perhaps we should all get behind it at the Scoopon Prices and make a Pradopoint weekend out of it.

[QLD4505 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close QLD4505]

If you can get a group of 5 cars or more they offer a 10% discount. We are heading over for 7 nights in 2 weeks time. I have been keeping my eyes open for any more special deals. They have no other competition so can charge what they like. As others have said atleast it keeps numbers down. However it is a shame to have such an amazing place so close to Brisbane thats costs so much to experience.

[QLD4505 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close QLD4505]

Just found on RACQ website a 10% discount if you pre purchase your ticket. http://www.racq.com.au/travel/discou...and_adventures

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Have to keep that in mind... every bit helps.

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

We were going to go in a group of 3 cars and camp for 7 days, but after finding out the MiCat barge is run by rip-off merchants we passed on that idea for now. I used to go on the Combie Trader II a few years ago, but since it's gone and I found out that the MiCat is the only vehicle ferry operating to Moreton now, prices have been loaded. It's such a shame to be slugged hundreds of dollars for the barge ride now. And that's before you buy fuel, supplies and even leave your driveway. A lot of people would be deterred by this extra expensive camping trip which is a real shame as Moreton's a beautiful place.

[Fabes Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fabes]

Guys I could be wrong but I think that there is another barge going to Moreton Island now, Amity Trader.
http://www.amitytrader.com/
I have sent off an email to them as I was looking for a price for 3 4wd's with camper trailers and 1 without.
2 hour trip from Victoria Point to Kooringal - hopefully this is correct which may bring back a bit of competition and lower the Micat pricing as well.

[gumboot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close gumboot]

Shane,
Here is the pricing, still very expensive and 2 hours.....
http://www.amitytrader.com/victoriap...etable#pricing

Cheers
Robert

[Fabes Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fabes]

Thanks Robert Missed that, well that's a shame plus only goes on a Fridays was looking at going over on a Thursday, looks like Micat it is then at the exorbitant prices. Seen the tip with RACQ so that will help a little.

[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

Folks

This is what happens when the Islands are run by National Parks and commercial activities are stopped. Beware this is happening to Nth Stradbroke Island now with the cessation of mining. Barge companies have reduced services sold barges and increased prices, this will only increase as business's on the island close down and the nbarges lose regular custom.

Just another example of govts locking up Australia under pressurfe from "greenies" that dont even use the places we visit. Rant over.

See ya on the tracks, while they're still open. Richo.

[JoshF Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close JoshF]

I thought part of the Micat company endeavour was the building/rebuilding of the Bulwer area into an Eco tourist type lodge and facilities but I guess that is not unlike Fraser where one company seems to own most of the access and resort facilities, but do agree the price of a ticket is expensive, but I don't recall the price when both barge companies went to Moreton though, one used to leave from Scarborough and the Micat from its existing port

[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

Hawkins Transport own the barge and Bulwer facilities they are the only transport operation onto Moreton Island, with a monopoly these are the results.

Richo.

[Trevc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Trevc]

I agree the barge fees are expensive. I suppose the contrarian view is there are far fewer cars (and people) on the beach and on those odd occasions you can treat yourself a trip over, the island is not crowded and hence far more enjoyable.

Trev