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Cape Moreton is a rocky headland at the north eastern tip of Moreton Island in South East Queensland, Australia. The surrounding area is part of the Moreton Island National Park. Flinders Reef is north-west of Cape Moreton.
The outcrop is mostly composed of sandstone, but also some conglomerate, siltstone and shale. The sand dunes of Moreton Island were formed by sand caught on and built up behind these rocks, in a process that began at least 500,000 years ago.
History
thumb|left|Moreton Bay
On the 17 May 1770, James Cook sighted and named the point Cape Morton. By 1959 the island's second settlement begin at Cape Moreton. At one point a school was operating at Cape Moreton with a total of 15 children.
Lighthouse
thumb|right|An aerial view of the lightstation
Cape Moreton Light was the first lighthouse established in Queensland. The tall structure was constructed of locally quarried sandstone, and was built in 1857. 35 "good conduct" prisoners were used for labour.
See also
- Point Lookout