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- Have an adventure on Moreton Island and enjoy a wide variety of water sports and beach activities.
- Snorkel with unique tropical marine life like dugongs, dolphins, turtles, and more.
- Go kayaking and enjoy the crystal clear waters of the third largest sand island in the world.
- Enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and the splashes that follow.
- Have a go at thrilling land activities too - mini-golf, tennis and basketball.
- Feel your adrenaline rush while participating in the beach sports in the area.
Inclusions
- Round trip ferry transfers from Brisbane
- 3-hour kayak hire
- 3-hour snorkeling equipment hire
- 1-hour stand-up paddleboard hire
- Land activities like tennis, volleyball, croquet
- Resort facilities
Exclusions
- Quad bikes
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Embark on a cruise across Moreton Bay by ferry on this full-day Moreton Island trip
- Join in adventures like snorkeling, touring around the Tangalooma Shipwrecks, paddling kayaks, and more
- Catch sight of turtles, fish, and other marine animals
- Enjoy a fresh and healthy picnic lunch prepared by your guide
- Explore the desert in a 4X4 and go sand tobogganing at speeds of over 40 miles per hour
Inclusions
- Fully guided tour of Moreton Island
- Snorkeling equipment, kayak and body board
- Lifejacket/safety vest and orientation
- A fresh picnic lunch prepared by the guide
- Round-trip transportation by 4WD bus and ferry
- Live tour commentary in English
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Exclusions
- National park fees of $50 per adult and $35 per child 13 years and younger (to be paid in cash to driver on departure)
- Additional food and drinks
- Drinks, bottled water and snacks
- Children aged 5-14yrs, as well as students, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 41 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Enjoy a quick getaway from Brisbane and get whisked away to Moreton Island on a ferry.
- Following a relaxing 80-minute cruise, you will arrive at the bay.
- Find yourself surrounded by tall dunes, crystal clear waters, and stunning white-sand beaches.
- Drive a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD coach and begin exploring the bushland and the beaches.
- Make your way to the romantic Honeymoon Bay, famous for its picturesque scenery.
- At North Point, soak in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools.
- Cape Moreton is home to Queensland's oldest lighthouse. You can trace the history, culture, and makeup of the island at Cape Moreton Museum.
- Later, sit back and enjoy a picnic lunch and drinks on the beach.
- Before you take the ferry back to Brisbane, see the Tangalooma Ship Wrecks and admire the crystal clear western beaches.
Inclusions
- Fully-guided tour of Moreton Island
- Picnic lunch on the beach
- 4WD vehicle driven by your guide
- Live tour commentary in English
- Pick-up and return service from Brisbane
Exclusions
- $50 per adult & $35 per child (13 and under), local fee component to be paid in cash to driver before departure
- Additional food and drinks
- Students, as well as children aged 5-14, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Choose 3 adventures that thrill you the most off the coast of Brisbane at Moreton Island.
- Choose from a beach segway tour, stand-up paddle board, guided snorkel at Tangalooma, fishing, kayak, or snorkel gear and wetsuit hire.
- Explore marine life around a cluster of 15 sunken boats at the Tangalooma Wrecks.
- Snorkel around the shipwrecks with colorful tropical fish, turtles, dolphins and dugongs.
- Test your balance while stand-up paddleboarding and enjoy the beautiful waters of Moreton Island.
- Go kayaking and enjoy the currents of the tropical waters.
- Opt for a sightseeing cruise to discover Tangalooma Wrecks with a 90% chance of spotting dolphins, complete with gourmet meals and refreshments.
Inclusions
Wrecks tour (based on option selected)
- Round-trip ferry transfers from Brisbane
- Land activities
- Resort facilities
- 3 activities of your choosing from 6 options:
- Beach segway tour
- 1-hr stand-up paddle board hire
- Guided snorkeling at Tangalooma Wrecks
- Fish feeding tour & sightseeing cruise
- 3-hr fishing rod hire
- 3-hr kayak hire
- 3-hr snorkel gear & wetsuit hire
Cruise (based on option selected)
- Full-day Moreton Island cruise
- Marine experts
- Snorkel gear and beach gaming equipment
- Tropical lunch buffet (check menu here)
- Morning tea/coffee and muffin
Exclusions
- Quad bikes
Tour (based on option selected)
- 6:30am: Check-in, Tangalooma Wharf
- 7:30am: Ferry departure
- 9am: Arrive, Moreton Island
- 9am: Island exploration and choice of 3 activities
- 3:30pm: Depart, Moreton Island
- 4pm: Return ferry ride
- 5:15pm: Arrive, Tangalooma Wharf
Cruise (based on option selected)
- 9am Check-in opens, Rivergate Marina
- 9:30am Depart, Rivergate Marina
- 10:45am Arrive, Moreton Island
- 11am Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks
- 12pm Tropical Buffet Lunch
- 1pm Free Island Beach Time and Kayaking
- 2:30 pm Marine Discovery Cruise: Dolphins, sea turtles & dugongs sightings
- 3:45 pm Depart, Moreton Island
- 5pm Arrive, Rivergate Marina
- Tip: Ascend Mount Tempest, the world's tallest coastal sand dune at 285 m, which offers breathtaking panoramic views.
- A medical questionnaire must be completed and signed by all passengers including parent/guardian for snorkelers under 16 years.
- Infants, children, and teenagers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- The experience is not wheelchair-accessible.
- The experience is pram-accessible.
- It is not recommended to attend if you are very late in your pregnancy.
- Please bring a swimsuit, a change of dry clothes, and a towel.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore Moreton Island's natural beauty while snorkeling near some of the island's well-known shipwrecks and sliding down giant sand dunes on a full-day guided trip.
-Take a leisurely cruise across Moreton Bay and get a bird's eye view of the island's natural beauty and lush rainforests. - Slide down the giant sand dunes at up to 70 km/hour on a sand tobogganing ride.
- Swim in the pristine waters of Moreton Island and discover the vibrant marine life and coral reef.
- Discover the Tangalooma Wrecks and see the shipwrecks on a snorkeling adventure and a one-of-a-kind transparent kayaking experience.
- Take a plunge in the beautiful seas off Moreton Island's white sand beaches and soak in the sun.
- Enjoy a sumptuous lunch by the bay before taking a sunset boat back to the mainland to cap off the day.
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking guide
- 4WD experience on Moreton Island
- Snorkeling equipment
- Safety vests
- Kayaks & equipment
- Wet suits
- Roundtrip transfers from Brisbane or Gold Coast
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Levy: National Parks & Ferry fees (available at additional cost)
- The experience is restricted for guests aged 4 and under.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues, people with back and neck problems, and pregnant travelers.
- Please note the National Park fees are not included in the price. The fee of $70 per adult and $55 per child 13 years and younger (to be paid in cash to the driver on departure)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Choose an introductory dive or a certified dive into the Tangalooma Shipwrecks.
- Spot tropical marine life around Moreton Island, the third-largest sand island in the world.
- Check out the cluster of 15 ships that were purposely sunken in 1963.
- Dive into the site of the shipwrecks and explore the colorful corals and tropical reef fish in Tangalooma.
- Swim around wobbegong sharks, nudibranchs, rays, turtles and other fascinating marine creatures.
Inclusions
- Round trip ferry transfers from Brisbane
- Introductory or certified scuba dive (all equipment provided)
- 1-hour kayak hire
- 1-hour stand-up paddleboard hire
- 1-hour snorkel equipment hire
- Land activities like tennis, volleyball, croquet
- Resort facilities
Exclusions
- Quad bikes
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Top things to do in Brisbane
Why Visit Moreton Island?
- A perfect paradise situated right outside Brisbane! Known as the gem of Southeast Queensland, Moreton Island is home to an array of adventurous activities, all under one sky.
- Nested just an hour away from Brisbane, Moreton Island is the third-largest sand island in the entire globe.
- Want to have a lazy beach holiday or go on an adventure spree, this is the place to be.
- The beaches are ideal for swimming, fishing, surfing, and the western side is more relaxing with crystal blue water gently touching against the shore.
Your Moreton Island Tours Explained
Adventure Moreton Island Day Pass
- This tour offers you a day-long adventure at Moreton Island which include an exciting variety of water sports and beach activities.
- Get an opportunity to snorkel with unique tropical marine and go kayaking to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the third largest sand island in the world.
- Enjoy stand-up paddleboarding as well!
Super Flexible Cancellation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Wrecks Adventure Tour
- This tour gives you the chance to choose 3 adventures of your liking to indulge in at Moreton Island.
- Choose between a Beach Segway Tour, a Stand-Up Paddle Board Hire, a Guided Snorkel tour at the Tangalooma, a Wrecks Fish Feeding Tour and Sightseeing Cruise, a 3 hours Fishing Rod Hire, a 3 hours Kayak hire, or a 3 hours Snorkel Equipment and Wetsuit Hire.
- Wonder at the magnificent marine life around a cluster of 15 sunken boats at the Tangalooma Wrecks as you snorkel or go kayaking.
Super Flexible Cancellation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Things to do at Moreton Island
There are so many fun activities that are offered at Moreton Island. If you have the adventure bug within your system and choose to get your feet dirty, here is a list of things that will please you of all kinds.
Snorkeling
Get set for your mind to get blown while you snorkel through 15 sunken shipwrecks amongst the marine life at the site. A quite interesting experience for a short trip from the city!
Kayaking
Experience Kayaking at night with various marine species and you will indulge in a whole new experience when the creatures get attracted to the LED strips on the kayaks that light your way.
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding or paddle surfing is a popular water activity going around currently. Through this activity, you can have loads of fun on the waters at your own pace.
Mini-golf, Tennis, and Basketball
Apart from the water sports offered at the island, there is an abundance of a lot of land activities that can keep you busy during your trip. From beach sports to mini golf, tennis, and basketballs you will be packed until you are on the ferry heading back home.
Tangalooma Wrecks
The Tangalooma Wrecks are a cluster of 15 ships where you can go snorkelling, take a tour around the wrecks on a sea scooter or get a scenic view of the wrecks on a helicopter.
Explore Marine Life
Moreton Island is home to diverse marine life that elevate its beauty and uniqueness. Discover Bottlenose dolphins, Dugongs, sea turtles, Australian Humpback dolphins as you find your way through Moreton Island.
Mt. Tempest Hike
If you are on Moreton Island, it is a must to take the Mt. Tempest hike. After the 285m climb up the top, you will witness a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Sunshine Coast all the way to the Gold Coast.
Cape Moreton Lighthouse
Moreton Island is home to the Cape Moreton Lighthouse, a great space to spot migrating whales, dolphins, dugongs and so much more. You can also find a Visitor Information Centre where you can learn all about the island’s history.
Plan Your Visit to Moreton Island
Timings & Getting There
Facilities & Accessibility
Nearby
Food
Stay
Timings: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Getting There
Address: Tangalooma Island Resort, Brisbane, Queensland 4025, Australia.
The island is situated 40km offshore in Moreton Bay from Brisbane. You can choose to travel to the island by ferry, barge, or even private boat.
- There are plenty of water sports and beach activities that visitors can try at Moreton Island.
- There are a lot of food stalls present within the island if you wish to grab a snack.
- Washrooms are available if you wish to freshen up.
- The island is not suitable for wheelchair users and for pregnant women.
- However, the Tangalooma Island Resort in Moreton Island is wheelchair friendly with toilets and ramps access to most facilities, to the restaurants as well as the dining area.
Moreton Island is the third-largest sand island in the world and has numerous breathtaking attractions in and around the island that can be explored during your visit.
Dining is no exception at Moreton Island. Here are few restaurants to much onto a dish that you desire:
- Castaways: Enjoy a lazy lunch at a cage and general store that offers everything that you require from holiday essentials to eggs benedict.
- The Gutter Bar: Enjoy the freshest seafood, from fish to local oysters at The Gutter Bar, a space with a great vibe and a rustic décor ideal for a dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Beach Café: Take in the mesmerising views of Moreton Bay while enjoying bistro style dining at the café. There is something in store to tempt everyone from made-to-order pizzas, burgers, light meals and so much more.
- Fire&Stone: Enjoy exotic Chinese and Asian cuisine for a great lunch or dinner.
- Budget Hotels: Moreton Island Accommodation Bali House, Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre, Brighton Hotel, Kippa Ring Village Motel
- Mid-range Hotels: Tangalooma Island Resort, Pandanus Palms Resort, Anchorage on Straddie, The Waterloo Bay Hotel
- Luxury Hotels: The Islander Holiday Resort, Mintee on Deadmans, On the Beach Resort Bribie Island, Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort, Allure Stradbroke Resort
Frequently Asked Questions About Moreton Island Tours
What are the best Moreton Island tours?
Adventure Moreton Island Day Pass and Wrecks Adventure Tour are some of the best Moreton Island tours that offer your a comprehensive visit to the island and include a range of water sports and other activities.
Where can I purchase Moreton Island tours?
Get the best Moreton Island tours by booking online, in advance for a seamless experience.
Where can I get discounted Moreton Island tours?
Buy cheap Moreton Island tickets online for great deals and discounts.
What are the best things to do on Moreton Island?
Snorkeling, kayaking, feed the dolphins at sunset, and climb Mt. Tempest, Swim in Blue lagoon, hit the sand tracks to name a few of the many best things that you could explore if you are an adventure seeker.
What is included in Moreton Island tours?
A range of things could be included in your Moreton Island tour including snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding and other water and land based activities.
How can I get to Moreton Island?
Moreton Island is situated 40kms offshore from Brisbane. You can reach your destination through a ferry, boat or barge. The ferries and barges run daily.
What are the opening hours of Moreton Island?
The Moreton Islands are open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
What are the facilities available at Moreton Island?
There aren’t a lot of facilities available at Moreton Island, but you are welcome to drive to the closest campground to make use of the essential facilities. Just a few hundred metres from the beach, there is a Castaways Store & café where you can buy your essentials.
What are the best places to eat on Moreton Island?
There are a couple of restaurants situated on Moreton Island by the Castaways Store & Café, Tangalooma Coffee Shop and The Gutter Bar top the list.
Is Moreton Island safe to visit?
The island is a safe space to visit but it is recommended to go with your family or friends. Be cautious while taking a swim as there are no lifeguards situated around the Moreton Island. Better safe than sorry!
What is Moreton Island known for?
Moreton Island is well-known for its iconic range of beaches situated just off the coast of Brisbane and is listed as some of the top beaches in Queensland.
Can you do day trips to Moreton Island?
Yes, Moreton Island has day trips and cruises. You can enjoy the beach without having to face much traffic and switch to cruise mode on a return day cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort, situated at the Island.
How much does it cost to go to Moreton Island?
Moreton Island tours start at AU$119.
Do you need a car on Moreton Island?
It is ideal to have a car to travel on Moreton Island. Since it is mostly a National Park, you do require a vehicle access permit to drive on the island, even if you are just driving your way to the resort.
Can you swim off Moreton Island?
Generally, there are no lifeguards patrolling around Moreton Island. It is important to be cautious while swimming or surfing as strong currents are witnessed around the Tangalooma Wrecks. Also, never swim alone!
What shops are on Moreton Island?
Moreton Island has a number of places where you can pick things from if you have forgotten to carry something during your trip.
Are there sharks at Moreton Island?
A lot of people can be spotted frolicking on the bay side of Moreton. While you can enjoy a number of activities like snorkeling, dolphin feeding etc., the sharks can be seldom seen at Moreton Island but tend to remain in deeper water.
Can you drink the water on Moreton Island?
Ensure you treat the water before drinking. There is fresh water available at Big Sandhills (western beach), Rous Battery (eastern beach), Eagers Beach (eastern beach), at the established campgrounds.