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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

1. Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

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 includes 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 arrive at the wharf in the late afternoon.

From Brisbane or Gold Coast: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

2. From Brisbane or Gold Coast: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

Enjoy a day on Moreton Island on this full-day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Relax on the cruise on the way, enjoy a delicious lunch, then take part in fun outdoor activities like kayaking and sand tobogganing. Be picked up from a centrally-located meeting point in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Sit back and relax on the air-conditioned drive to the boat's departure point. Board a spacious boat with an outdoor area and a covered seating area. Enjoy ocean views as you cruise across Moreton Bay. Discover a vibrant underwater world as you follow your guide on a snorkeling tour around shipwrecks. Have the chance to spot turtles, fish, and rays. Stop to savor a sandwich lunch on the beach before taking a guided tour in a glass-bottom kayak. View the underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks as you paddle over crystal-clear water. Explore the area on the island that is known as "The Desert." Ride in a rugged 4X4, and experience the exhilaration of sand tobogganing at speeds of over 40 miles per hour. Admire the Gheebulum Coonungai National Park that covers most of Moreton Island.

Moreton Island: Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks Day Cruise

3. Moreton Island: Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks Day Cruise

Discover Moreton Bay Marine Park and learn about marine life from an onboard marine naturalist on this cruise. Go on a guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma wrecks and keep an eye our for the dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles that call this glamour area home. Choose from a tour where you meet the boat at the Rivergate Marina or with pickup from the Gold Coast or Brisbane. Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail to uncover miles of unspoiled white sand beaches. Departing daily from Brisbane, cruise in luxury to Moreton Bay Marine Park aboard the modern, air-conditioned catamaran Spirit of Migaloo II. Here enjoy the freedom to do as much or as little as you please with all activities included and no local fees. Dive in and snorkel the fifteen shipwrecks that have been deliberately sunk just off the coastline with an abundance of spectacular coral formations and colorful marine life that needs to be seen to be believed. No experience is required and all equipment and water safety items are provided. Afterwards, join our naturalist guides in a fish-feeding session with the 200 species that frequent the area. Satisfy your appetite with a gourmet tropical buffet featuring ocean king prawns, and quench your thirst with a glass of local wine, craft beer or frozen cocktail. Take the time to relax, enjoy free island time on the pristine white-sand beach. Kayak on sheltered crystal-clear waters, join a game with complimentary beach sporting equipment, or simply kick back and soak in the serenity. Watch out for some of Queensland’s best marine wildlife in this area that is home to one of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins in Australia. Feel the joy of seeing them jump and play in turquoise waters. Search for six of the world’s seven species of sea turtles and herds of shy and gentle dugongs in one of the world’s remaining strongholds for this species. Get help from the onboard marine naturalists that have been working with these incredible animals for over a decade and have the experience to give you the closest wildlife encounters possible.

Brisbane: Guided River Kayak Tour

4. Brisbane: Guided River Kayak Tour

Discover the city of Brisbane from the water with a river kayaking tour, no matter if you are a first-timer or an experienced kayaker. Get to grips with your kayak with a full instructive introduction by staff before heading out onto the water with your guide. Then explore the city for 1.5 hours with a local guide leading the way down the Brisbane River. Pilot your own kayak and paddle your way past landmarks such as the Story Bridge or South Bank while listening to all sorts of anecdotes about the city. With sunscreen and all equipment included, all you will need to worry about is taking in the sights and enjoying the adventure with your kayaking group.

Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

5. Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

Explore the Broadwater at a leisurely pace while kayaking on Moreton Bay. Stop to snorkel off an island beach, and look for local dolphins that frequent the area. Join your guide for a relaxing exploration of Gold Coast's waterways on a small group kayaking tour. Guides will introduce the equipment, and ensure you are comfortable before heading out on the water. As you head out to Wavebreak Island, a man-made island just off the coast, keep your eyes out for friendly dolphins that are often spotted frolicking in the water. Glancing below the surface you may see stingrays gracefully passing by. Reaching the island, you'll stop to spend some time snorkeling directly off the beach. Hundreds of sub-tropical fish can be seen swimming only meters from shore. If you prefer not to swim, relax on the island and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

Brisbane: 2-Hour Kayak Hire on Brisbane River

6. Brisbane: 2-Hour Kayak Hire on Brisbane River

Grab a buddy and start exploring Brisbane City from the water. Paddle at your own pace under the impressive Story Bridge or to picturesque South Bank. See the city from a unique angle, and get the perfect Instagram shot. Enjoy the perfect summer activity for large groups with a refreshing paddle along the river under the Queensland sun. Experienced kayak instructors will give you an overview before you paddle off on your 2-hour kayak hire adventure. It's recommended to hire with a least one other person to share in the fun of kayaking in Brisbane. This option is best enjoyed by adventurers with prior kayaking experience. You don’t need to be of Olympic standard, but you do need to be confident on the water (or kayak with someone who is!).

Brisbane: Illuminated River Night Kayak Tour

7. Brisbane: Illuminated River Night Kayak Tour

Discover the city of Brisbane from the water with a river kayaking tour, either if you are a first-timer or an experienced kayaker. Get to grips with your kayak with a full introduction by staff before heading out onto the water with your guide. Explore the city for 1.5 hours with a local guide leading the way down the Brisbane River. Pilot your own kayak and paddle your way past landmarks such as the Story Bridge or South Bank while listening to all sorts of anecdotes about the city. With all equipment included, all you will need to worry about is taking in the sights and enjoying this epic night kayaking adventure with your group!

Brisbane: Mexican Fiesta Twilight Kayaking River Tour

8. Brisbane: Mexican Fiesta Twilight Kayaking River Tour

Friday Night Fiesta De Kayak is a Mexican-themed Twilight Kayak Adventure on the Brisbane River. Departing from Riverlife Adventure Centre, all guests experience a night paddle in front of the city lights and a Mexican-themed dining experience serving Burritos and Margaritas. Kayaking is a great adventure for everyone! Heading towards the Story Bridge or South Bank, depending on the tide. On our 90min kayaking journey, there are awesome sights and photo spots! You will see the sunset over the bustling skyline and watch the nightlife come to life as the city lights turn on, one by one. After you return from your adventures, we then settle into waterfront dining at Riverlife for fun fiesta vibes. Here we will serve a traditional Burrito and nachos to share (Vegan options available) as well as a frozen margarita or a corona included.

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Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 163 reviews

From flinging ourselves down a sand dune with Dan after an exciting 4 x 4 bus ride to the desert to refuelling with a wonderful wrap and then kayaking in a clear kayak, watching them all swim under us and hand feeding them and finally ending our day with JetSki tow to snorkelling amongst the tangalooma wrecks - what a bloody good experience. All of the hosts were amazing, they supply everything you could possibly need and make one incredibly amazing day out. My British boyfriend had a whole day of firsts and even as an Aussie who grew up at the beach, I was beyond impressed.

Ferry was great, was a nice calm day for us. Lovely staff, bring your own snacks/drinks. Moreton Island was beautiful. Currents were extremely strong at the shipwreck, glad I left my son’s life jacket on and held onto him the whole time as even as a swim teacher with fins I was no match for the current. Not for beginners! Parasailing enjoyed by teenage daughter and dad. Kayaking and snorkelling awesome, equipment could use some repairs as handles all broken on kayaks no help given to carry to/from water. Altogether a wonderful experience for families!

The whole exp was great !! We were picked from Gold Coast on tym & the operator was so nice to talk . She was very polite & made our journey comfortable till we reached the cruise. The staff & captain were really nice & and understanding. The food was amazing& place was really clean . The snorkelling exp was great as we never did in deep water with tide. We were to spot dolphins to our way back.We really had a fun tym!!

An absolutely perfect day. The events were wonderful, food delicious and staff incredible. One of my top highlights of my Australia trip.

Long trip out to the island, but captain and crew made the time pass quickly, water life sightings were great!