Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

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Highlights

  • Get the most from Moreton Island on a tour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast

  • Swap self-drive for a guide and 4WD to take you to the island’s best bits

  • Snorkel and kayak at Tangalooma Wrecks and surf the dunes by sand board

  • Includes picnic, equipment, and transfers; with entry fees and ferry extra

Summary

After morning pickup from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, catch the ferry to Moreton Island. You might spot dolphins, migrating humpback whales, and other marine animals on the way to Moreton Island. Moreton Island is the third-largest sand island in the world. Travel by sturdy 4WD-vehicle along the sandy beach to Tangalooma Wrecks where you have a choice of activities. Snorkel with your guide among the Tangalooma Wrecks, 15 ships that were purposely scuttled to create a break wall, now inhabited by colorful corals, tropical fish, sea turtles, and other critters. Alternatively, use provided transparent bodyboards to take a look at the reef, or stay dry and enjoy the beach. Refuel with a picnic lunch served on the beach, then hop into a transparent kayak and follow your guide on a tour of the Tangalooma Wrecks, watching an array of fish swim underneath your kayak. Swap the sea for the sand as your guide steers your 4WD inland to reach the sand dunes. There, try sandboarding, an exhilarating sport that is comparable to tobogganing. Some people can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour (50 kph) while zipping down the dunes. If time allows after sandboarding, return to Tangalooma Beach for a swim before reboarding the ferry. Your tour ends with return to your starting point in Brisbane or the Gold Coast in the evening. (Please note: if conditions are unfavorable for snorkeling and kayaking, a 4WD island tour will be substituted).

Tour info

Duration
11 hours - 14 hours
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Why take this tour?

Don’t just visit Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast—pack your trip with adventure. Skip the effort of self-drive and join a tour that makes the most of Moreton’s highlights, with watersports equipment provided. Ride the ferry across the water and take a 4WD to Tangalooma Wrecks to snorkel and kayak before a picnic and sand boarding. Port transfers are included, with National Park and ferry fees extra.

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What’s included?

  • Fully Guided Tour

  • Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island

  • Sandwich lunch

  • Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment

  • Wetsuits FOC

  • Shuttle Bus Transfers from Brisbane and Gold Coast

  • Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers

  • Life Vests for Non-swimmers

  • National park and ferry fees AU$50 (per adult) / AU$35 (per child 13 years & under) must be paid in CASH to the driver upon departure

  • Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Swim Wear, Beach Towel & Sunscreen

  • Entry/Admission - Moreton Island

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 11-14 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Face masks could be provided to travelers if required. Please enquire from start of tour.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Australian Sunset Safaris

About operator:

Sunset Safaris offers the most extensive range of ECO Adventure 2WD & 4WD Safari tours to the most prestigious natural attractions in S.E. Queensland, ranging from 1-Day adventure up to 7-Day safaris. Our tours are designed for the ECO Adventurer who loves outdoors, wildlife and nature, enjoys the Great Beach Drive and visiting World Heritage listed area in our specially designed 4WD vehicles.

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