Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

Pinkenba, Gold Coast



Take the ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Island. Use the snorkeling equipment and enjoy kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding. Enjoy on-land activities and full use of resort facilities.

Highlights

  • Spend the day on Moreton Island and enjoy a great variety of activities
  • Get a free 3-hour kayak or 1-hour stand-up paddle board session
  • Snorkel with dugongs, sea turtles, dolphins and amazing tropical fish

Description

Experience the stunningly beautiful Moreton Island from multiple perspectives with a full-day trip. Catch the ferry from Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane and head on to the white sandy beaches of Tangalooma Island Resort.

Revel in a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard session along the calm crystal-clear waters of Tangalooma. Snorkel around the shipwrecks to meet the island’s marine life. Enjoy convenience, as all guests have full access to the resort’s facilities and amenities which include 2 swimming pools which are perfect for guests who are not fond of the sandy shores.

Showers, toilets, and lockers are readily available, plus restaurants and cafés for your hungry stomachs. Play a variety of games such as beach volleyball or cricket with friends and family or just relax and chill by the beach. Return to Brisbane, arriving at the wharf in the late afternoon.

Includes

  • Round-trip ferry transfers from Brisbane
  • 3-hour kayak or 1-hour stand-up paddle board session
  • 3-hour snorkeling equipment hire
  • Land activities such as tennis, volleyball, croquet
  • Resort facilities

Excludes

  • Meals and drinks
  • Road transfers
  • Quad bikes

Important Information

  • All tours and activities are subject to the weather. Please contact Adventure Moreton Island to check the weather conditions in advance. If it is possible that activities may be cancelled due to adverse weather, you may cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
  • Please make your own way to 220 Holt St, Pinkenba between 6:30am and 6:45am to collect your boarding pass. The ferry will begin boarding at 7am, and depart at 7:30am
  • You will depart Tangalooma Island Resort for Brisbane at approximately 4:00 PM. You will collect your return boarding pass at 3:30pm from the ticket hut at the jetty
  • If you suffer from any injury or pre-existing medical condition or you are pregnant, please bring a medical certificate to participate in the activity with you on the day of the tour, or by email prior to arrival. If you do have asthma, you are required to bring your Ventolin with you

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The pass includes a return ferry ride to Moreton Island, a 3-hour kayak session or a 1-hour stand-up paddleboard session, and snorkeling around shipwrecks to see dugongs, sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish.
The ferry departs from Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane for the Moreton Island day trip.
Yes, snorkeling around the shipwrecks on Moreton Island allows you to see dugongs, sea turtles, dolphins, and diverse tropical fish.
The kayak session included is free for 3 hours during the Moreton Island adventure.
Yes, you can choose a 1-hour stand-up paddleboarding session instead of the 3-hour kayak session.
No previous experience is required; beginners are welcome, and instructions are provided.
Check the website for current ferry schedules and seasonal availability for the best travel times.
Yes, the trip offers family-friendly activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling in safe, calm waters.
Ferry departure times from Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane are available on the operator’s website and booking page.
You can bring your own snorkeling gear, but rental options are typically provided as part of the day pass.

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