Moreton Island Day Trip with Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkeling

Explore Moreton Island on a fully guided group adventure that combines coastal waters, beaches and a rugged sandy interior. Discover the island from several perspectives, with guided water activities and an off-road experience included.

• Slide down the sand dunes on a guided sandboarding adventure

Itinerary

1. Depart at 05:30 from your option's meeting point: Brisbane Coach Terminal for Transfer from Brisbane; Port of Brisbane, 14 Howard Smith Drive, for Join-in Port of Brisbane; or Mantra on View Hotel for Transfer from Gold Coast.

2. Travel by ferry across Moreton Bay. On the Transfer from Gold Coast option, board the MiCat Ferry, then relax on the beach at Tangalooma Wrecks.

3. Explore Tangalooma Wrecks on a guided snorkeling tour. Look for turtles, dolphins, coral and reef fish.

4. Ride transparent kayaks around the wrecks and watch the “Fish Frenzy.” Activities may be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions; snorkeling and kayaking are subject to wind, weather and, for snorkeling, tidal conditions.

5. Explore Moreton Island, with Tangalooma Beach also listed on the Transfer from Brisbane option. Ride the four-wheel-drive “Tough Bus” along rugged tracks to The Desert.

6. On the Transfer from Gold Coast option, swim at Tangalooma Beach before returning.

7. Return to your starting point: Brisbane Coach Terminal at 17:30–18:00 for Transfer from Brisbane; Port of Brisbane, 14 Howard Smith Drive, at 16:30–17:00 for Join-in Port of Brisbane; or Mantra on View Hotel at 18:30–19:00 for Transfer from Gold Coast.

What's Included

• Guided snorkeling, daytime transparent kayaking and sandboarding
• Snorkeling equipment, kayak, life jacket and safety orientation
• Do-it-yourself wraps for lunch on the beach and drinking water
• Four-wheel-drive island transport
• Return bus transfers

Important details

• Ages 4+ only
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
• This activity is not recommended with impaired physical mobility, high blood pressure, epilepsy, heart disease, asthma or other serious medical conditions
• Dietary needs cannot be accommodated, including allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian and vegan diets
• National park and ferry fees are not included in the listed price. You'll pay the driver in cash on departure: AUD 85 per adult or AUD 65 per child
• A public-holiday surcharge of AUD 20 is not included in the listed price and is settled in cash directly with the driver
• Luggage allowance: one small carry-on bag
• Do not feed wildlife or take part in activities that damage the ecosystem
• The Gold Coast option operates Thursday–Monday, with daily departures during school and public holidays
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable