Cowan Cowan is a secluded island town and locality located on the western coast of Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia, within the City of Brisbane. This quiet, residential beachside community, with a 2021 population of just 27 people, is embraced by the Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park. Access to Cowan Cowan and other parts of the island is typically via 4WD vehicles on sand tracks, or by passenger ferry to Tangalooma. Although there is no Palm Lake Resort within Cowan Cowan itself, you’ll find Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay approximately 35.1km away, accessible via taxi and ferry to Moreton Island.