About The Tour
Relax and explore Moreton Island on this one day tour from Brisbane. We watch the city slip away as we head towards the island on our luxury catamaran. Explore the island and enjoy a full day of use of the Tangalooma Resort facilities. Swim, snorkel, relax at the bars and restaurants, or simply enjoy the world class beach.
Tour Details
Operates: Daily
Departs: 9:00am
Returns: 5:30pm (depart from Moreton Island at 4:00pm)
Adults: $99
Children: $55 (3-14 years old)
Children two and under can travel free of charge.
Optional Extras:
Choose one of the five optional upgrades to further explore Moreton Island – Cost: $29. Please select your chosen activity at the time of booking.
Wrecks Snorkelling Tour: explore the famous Moreton Island Wrecks, home to a variety of fish and coral species.
Marine Discovery Tour: jump aboard our purpose built boat to explore Moreton Island’s coast line in search of the intriguing sea life that inhabits the water of the island.
Jet Boat Tour: enjoy this 45 minute adrenaline filled fast boat tour as it performs thrilling manoeuvres including wave jumps, 360 degree spins, tail slides and figure 8s.
Desert Safari Tour: this 4WD adventure will take you to the Tangalooma Desert to try your hand at sand tobogganing.
Whale Watching Cruise: our comfortable catamaran will take you in search whales during the winter months (June – October).
Please select your chosen activity when you book. Activities are subject to availability. If there is no availability on your chosen activity, you will be booked on an alternative activity if available.
Frequently Asked Questions about Moreton Island
What are the best things to do on Moreton Island?
There are stacks of fun activities to do on Moreton Island including snorkelling the wrecks, whale watching and marine discovery boat tours and exploring the Tangalooma Desert.
Will we see dolphins on this tour?
Hopefully! Dolphins are wild animals so sightings can’t be guaranteed, but sometimes we do see them on journey to the island and we usually spot them on the Marine Discovery Tour. If you really want to see dolphins up close, check out our
Dolphin Feeding Cruise.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from the Holt Street Wharf in Pinkenba, or we can arrange pick-up and drop-off from selected locations in Brisbane for an additional $25 per person.
Itinerary
We start the day enjoying a relaxing drink on board the luxury catamaran as we head towards Moreton Island. Once we arrive on the island, you will enjoy the numerous facilities of the Tangalooma Resort. Splash in the swimming pools, challenge your friends at the sports facilities, have a go on the pool tables and relax at the selection of bars and restaurants on site.
Hire snorkelling equipment to explore the underwater world of the island or simply kick back and relax in the sun on the beach.
We check out the Tangalooma Marine Education and Conservation Centre, where you can learn about the amazing sea life of the area. In the afternoon, you can learn more about some of Moreton Island’s most famous inhabitants with a “Discover the World of Dolphins” Eco Ranger presentation.
In the evening, we return on the catamaran after a wonderful and relaxing day of exploring Moreton Island.
Pickup Locations
Please check in at the Holt Street Wharf, 220 Holt Street, Pinkenba at 9:00am for 9:55am departure.
Brisbane transfers are available from selected locations listed below ($25 return). You must upgrade at the time of booking to secure your transfers from Brisbane. Children two and under are free of charge.
| Location |
Address |
Time |
| Adina Apartments Anzac Square |
255 Ann Street, Brisbane |
8:15am |
| Brisbane Marriot Hotel |
515 Queen St, Brisbane (Hotel Lobby at reception level. Adelaide Street) |
8:00am |
| Mantra Southbank |
161 Grey St, Brisbane (bus stop opposite the hotel in front of the San Kai Japanese, at 164 Grey St) |
8:45am |
| Meriton Apartments |
Bus stop Herschel Street, Brisbane |
8:35am |
| Novotel Brisbane |
200 Creek Street, Brisbane |
8:25am |
| Sebel Hotel Brisbane |
Corner of Albert & Charlotte St, Brisbane (Charlotte St entrance) |
8:10am |
