Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

This full-day Moreton Island cruise departs from Brisbane’s Holt Street Wharf and suits all ages seeking beach, nature, and adventure experiences.

Highlights

• All-inclusive day trip from Brisbane with lunch and no hidden national park fees.
• Explore crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches of Moreton Island.
• Exclusive access to Tangalooma Island Resort’s pools, bars, and facilities.
• Thrilling sand toboggan rides down towering dunes on a 4WD Desert Safari.
• 75-minute high-speed cruise each way across Moreton Bay.

Description

Depart from Brisbane’s Holt Street Wharf on a scenic 75-minute cruise to Moreton Island, crossing Moreton Bay with the chance to spot dolphins or whales. This original Moreton Island day cruise operator offers over 60 years of experience and a complimentary drink on arrival to start your island adventure.

Experience the 4WD Desert Safari Tour, driving through bushland tracks before reaching the island’s desert dunes. Race down towering sand dunes on a sand toboggan during this fun and suitable-for-all-ages activity.

Your booking includes exclusive day access to Tangalooma Island Resort, allowing you to relax by swimming pools, enjoy beachfront areas, or visit bars, restaurants, and the convenience store. Facilities such as showers, change rooms, lockers, and phone charging stations ensure comfort throughout your visit.

Lunch is provided via a food voucher redeemable at any open resort outlet, offering options like burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, and more. Spend the afternoon at leisure by the pool, on the beach, visiting the Eco Centre to learn about local marine life, or joining scheduled wildlife talks. The beach in front of the resort is recognized as a top natural experience by Lonely Planet.

At 3:15pm, attend the Eco Centre’s 'Discover the World of Dolphins' video presentation to learn about the wild dolphin pod visiting at sunset, concluding your day before the 4:00pm return ferry to Brisbane, arriving around 5:15pm.

Price includes return boat transfers, Desert Safari Tour with sand tobogganing, a complimentary drink on the cruise over, lunch voucher, and full resort access with no hidden fees.

Includes

• Round-trip boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island with direct arrival at the resort jetty.
• Thrilling Desert Safari Tour featuring sand tobogganing.
• Exclusive full-day access to Tangalooma Island Resort with no additional admission fees.
• Use of resort facilities: multiple swimming pools, beachfront access, bathroom facilities, coin-operated lockers, guest services, shaded areas, restaurants, cafés, and bars.
• One standard beverage during the boat transfer (soft drink, tea, coffee, or water).
• Lunch voucher valued at $25 per adult and $20 per child, redeemable at resort food outlets with various meal options.
• Eco-ranger experiences.
• 'Discover the World of Dolphins' video presentation at the Eco Centre.

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (shuttle bus transfers available from select Brisbane and Gold Coast hotels at additional cost - search TANGALOOMA SHUTTLE).
• Additional snacks, drinks, and beverages beyond those listed.

Important Information

• All tours and activities depend on weather conditions. In wet weather, the Desert Safari Tour operates as a sightseeing tour including a visit to the Tangalooma Wrecks.
• Some activities may be physically demanding. Please advise if you have any injury, medical conditions (including pregnancy, epilepsy, asthma, cardiovascular conditions), disability, disease, or illness that might affect safe participation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.

For a smooth experience, arrive at the Brisbane wharf 30 minutes before departure, bring sun protection, swimwear, and comfortable footwear. Booking early is recommended, especially during peak seasons.