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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

Enjoy a day on Moreton Island on this Fully Guided day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Enjoy a 75-minute cruise, then take part in fun outdoor activities like snorkeling, kayaking and sand tobogganing. Enjoy lunch during break time. Be picked up from a centrally-located meeting point in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Board a spacious cruise 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 and kayaking tour around shipwrecks. Have the chance to spot turtles, fish, and rays. View the underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks as you paddle over crystal-clear water. Stop to savor lunch on the beach. Explore the area on the island that is known as "The Desert." Experience 4X4 driving by our expert tour guide, and enjoy 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.

Brisbane: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

Brisbane: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

See the amazing humpback whale and enjoy an onboard fresh lunch on this exciting, 5-hour whale watching cruise near Brisbane. Marvel at the magnificent humpback whale in one of the world’s best whale watching destinations, Moreton Bay. Enjoy a tasty lunch aboard the Eye-Spy catamaran whilst watching the whales - an experience you're unlikely to forget in a hurry!

North Stradbroke Island: Ecotourism, Wildlife & Beaches

North Stradbroke Island: Ecotourism, Wildlife & Beaches

Embark on a captivating, eco-certified journey to Minjerribah / North Stradbroke Island, a haven of pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking coastal scenery, just a short trip from Brisbane. As an Ecotourism Australia Certified operator, we are committed to sustainable tourism, ensuring our tours respect and protect the island’s unique ecosystems while offering an unforgettable experience. What to Expect: Sustainable Adventure & Scenic Beauty Your day begins with a ferry ride across Moreton Bay, where you can soak in the coastal views and keep an eye out for dolphins gliding through the waters. Upon arrival, experience the island’s natural beauty firsthand, from untouched bushland to sparkling beaches. Wildlife Encounters in Their Natural Habitat Join our guided North Gorge Walk, where you'll traverse rugged cliffs and lush bushland, with opportunities to spot kangaroos, birdlife, and—during whale season (July to November)—humpback whales on their migration. Our tours follow responsible wildlife observation practices to minimize disturbance and ensure ethical interactions. Breathtaking Ocean Views at Point Lookout Stand at Point Lookout, the island’s most scenic viewpoint, where the vast Coral Sea stretches before you. You might witness playful dolphins in the surf or majestic whales breaching offshore—an awe-inspiring moment to remember. ️ Local Island Flavors Enjoy a relaxed lunch break at a local café (meal not included), where you can indulge in fresh, locally sourced produce and seafood, supporting the island’s community and businesses. ️ Beach Bliss & Secret Wildlife Spots Feel the soft white sands of Cylinder Beach beneath your feet—perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or simply unwinding. Visit a secluded beach, where wild koalas are often seen dozing in the treetops, and keep an eye on the shore for curious dolphins playing in the shallows. Sunset Serenity & Scenic Ferry Return As the day winds down, experience the tranquility of Amity Point, where the golden sunset casts a magical glow over the water. Reflect on the day's eco-friendly adventure before boarding the ferry back to the mainland, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride with final glimpses of Moreton Bay’s scenic beauty. Why Choose Us? ✅ Proudly Ecotourism Australia Certified – Committed to sustainable, nature-based experiences. ✅ Expert Local Guides – Passionate about the island’s ecology, wildlife, and conservation. ✅ Small-Group Tours – Offering a personalized and immersive experience. ✅ Ethical Wildlife Viewing – Respecting nature while maximizing opportunities to see native animals. Join us for a one-of-a-kind, eco-conscious adventure, where every step supports sustainability and appreciation for North Stradbroke Island’s breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Book your eco-certified tour today!

Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing

Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing

Experience the best of Moreton Island and Tangalooma Island Resort on this day trip from Brisbane. Check-in at the wharf, where the staff will advise you of the day's tour times. Travel from Brisbane to Moreton Island on a scenic boat ride. Enjoy a complimentary beverage either on the boat ride to Moreton or on the return journey. Arrive at this beautiful island after an approximately 75-minute journey and spend some time exploring at your own leisure. Enjoy full access to the various pools, cafes, restaurants, bars, and the beach. The snorkeling experience takes you to one of Australia's best snorkeling locations, The Wrecks, which is home to a large variety of reef fish, coral formations, and marine life. Visit the Eco-Center for a presentation on the world of dolphins. Head to a B&B bar to enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, best paired with the sunset. Make your way to the jetty to see a family of wild dolphins as they grace the shores of Tangalooma Island Resort for their nightly feed. Then, return to the wharf to depart for Brisbane at approximately 7:00 PM. After the 75-minute return journey, you will arrive back in Brisbane at approximately 8:15 PM.

From Brisbane: Stradbroke Island Day Tour

From Brisbane: Stradbroke Island Day Tour

Take a day trip from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) and discover Queensland's most popular island and its National Park. The park is almost completely controlled by the aboriginal Quandamooka people. At almost 40 kilometers long, Stradbroke Island is the second-largest sand island in the world. Located just off the coast from Brisbane, it has beautiful beaches, a rugged coastline and forests that are home to large numbers of kangaroos and koala bears. Following your transfer from Brisbane, enjoy a memorable experience where the waters teem with large schools of dolphins, manta rays and turtles. All of these creatures can be seen from Point Lookout, Australia’s best land-based point to spot migrating humpback whales in the winter. During the tour, you will enjoy a 45-minute cruise across Moreton Bay before exploring the main destinations of the Island. Visit Cylinder Beach. Stroll along the beach and have the option to walk up to the Headland. Enjoy the beautiful white sands and get your feet wet in the crystal clear waters. Explore Deadman's Beach with its stunning scenery. But the best part it an excellent location for spotting dolphins and whales (May-Oct). Walk the North Gorge with your guide and admire the rugged views. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins, manta rays, turtles, and sea birds. Also, you may even see some many kangaroos that call the area home. Explore the area around Amity Point where you may have the opportunity to see dolphins, sea birds and koala. Admire excellent views of Moreton Bay and the city of Brisbane. Experience Myora Springs by walking the boardwalk. Your guide will explain the significance of this peaceful and beautiful "oasis."

Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

Enjoy a 75-minute cruise, then take part in fun outdoor activities like snorkeling, kayaking and sand tobogganing. Enjoy lunch during break time. Be picked up from a centrally-located meeting point on the Gold Coast. Board a spacious cruise 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 and kayaking tour around shipwrecks. Have the chance to spot turtles, fish, and rays. View the underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks as you paddle over crystal-clear water. Stop to savor lunch on the beach. Explore the area on the island that is known as "The Desert." Experience 4X4 driving by our expert tour guide, and enjoy 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: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

When you check in at the wharf, the staff will communicate all tour times of the day to guests. Then travel from Brisbane to Moreton Island on a scenic ferry ride. You may choose to enjoy a complimentary beverage either on the boat ride or the return journey. Arrive at beautiful Moreton Island after approximately 75 minutes and spend some time exploring at your own leisure. Have full access to the various pools, cafes, restaurants, bars, and, of course, the beach! On the desert safari tour, travel by 4WD vehicle to the Tangalooma Desert. With this thrilling and bumpy 4WD bus tour, getting there is half the fun. When sand tobogganing, you can reach speeds of up to 40km per hour. The "Discover the World of Dolphins" presentation at the Eco Centre at 3:15 PM is optional. Watch this or simply explore the island at your leisure until sunset. Then, make your way to the jetty for the wild dolphin feeding program. Witness a majestic pod of dolphins visiting the shallow shore and see them play together until it’s time to be fed. Follow an expert into the shallow water and hand-feed fish to a wild bottlenose dolphin. You will be assisted by the Dolphin Care Team, consisting of Eco Rangers and dedicated staff who operate under strict guidelines to ensure the protection of the dolphins. At approximately 7:00 PM, leave the island and travel back to Brisbane, arriving at 8:15 PM.

Moreton Island Day-Trip to Scuba Dive and More

Moreton Island Day-Trip to Scuba Dive and More

An island adventure awaits you in beautiful Australia! This full-day tour departs less than 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and takes you to majestic Moreton Island. Depart from Brisbane's Holt Street Wharf and travel across Moreton Bay on your luxury catamaran transfer. This takes roughly 75 minutes. Whether you're an experienced diver or not, you can scuba dive in Moreton Island! Choose introductory for beginner divers and certified for licensed divers and check out the Tangalooma Wrecks up close! There is an abundance of marine life that lives within the delicate ecosystem of the Tangalooma Wrecks. this is really the best way to experience it up close. Whilst you are on the island, enjoy access to various bonus activities including beach sports, tennis, snorkeling, full use of 1 and 2 person kayaks as well as use of the resort facilities including pools, showers and toilets. There are cafes, bars and restaurants on the island to enjoy at your own cost. You will then depart Moreton Island at 4:00 PM to return back to your original departure point in Brisbane.

Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

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.

Moreton Island: Desert Safari Tour & Dolphin Viewing

Moreton Island: Desert Safari Tour & Dolphin Viewing

Experience the best of Moreton Island & resort life on this day trip to Tangalooma Island Resort. Check in & confirm your tour times with staff at the Ticket hut before cruising across the bay to Moreton Island on a scenic boat ride (don't forget to look out for dolphins!). You may choose to enjoy a complimentary beverage either on the boat ride or the return journey. Arrive at beautiful Tangalooma Island Resort after a 75-minute scenic boat cruise, where you'll have full access to all the resort facilities including pools, restaurants, bars & more. Your Day trip also includes a lunch voucher to keep those rumbling tummies at bay. Then on the Desert Safari Tour, you’ll travel out to the Tangalooma Desert where the thrilling and bumpy 4WD bus ride to get there is half the fun! During your trip, you'll travel through the dense bushland of Moreton Island, the world's third-largest sand island. You can then choose to participate in the exhilarating sport of Moreton Island sand tobogganing, reaching speeds of up to 40km per hour. Perfect for everyone from beginners to thrill-seekers as you can choose your own pace. After your tour, take some time to explore the resort facilities, restaurants, pools and stunning beach. You’ll have plenty of time for a refreshing dip in the ocean, to watch the daily Kookaburra feed or head into the Eco-Center for a video on the World of Dolphins. As the sun begins to set, head to B&B bar to enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, from the best seats in the house before making your way to the jetty to see a family of wild dolphins as they grace the shores of Tangalooma Island Resort for their nightly feed. After your fun-packed day, the evening boat departs for Brisbane between 7:00 & 8:00pm (depending on the season). After the 75-minute return journey, you will arrive back in Brisbane at approximately 8:15 - 9:15pm.

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(90 reviews)

It was a fantastic day of adventure All activities were fun and very well organised The water was such a beautiful blue colour and warm and clear First time snorkelling for me and the guides were very helpful especially Victor (bonjour) who was very friendly and checked in with me if I was ok so I was relaxed in the water it was so amazing seeing the beautiful fish and coral under the water around the wrecks Sam and Michel were great too they informed us about the day on the boat across to Moreton Island and helped with the wetsuits and life jackets etc and guided us through kayaking Lunch was yummy, we made our own wraps from a large buffet of fresh salads and meats Then we were picked up by a 4WD bus and headed for The Desert in the middle of the Island where we went sandboarding down the dunes I would totally recommend this day trip it was a heap of fun Thankyou so much Margi (Sydney Australia)

Today was such a fun and productive day! I got to see kangaroos and koalas up close, which was such a special experience. There’s something so peaceful about watching them in their natural habitat. After that, we headed to the beach, where we played games and just enjoyed the sun and the ocean breeze. It felt amazing to be active, laugh, and make great memories. Definitely a day well spent! <3

A BIG thank you to the entire team, especially Sam! The team brought good energy and made it an experience to remember. This tour really made me contemplate moving back to Brisbane after 11 years! Thank you to everyone who made this a fun and exciting event. Will definitely be recommending and returning!

It was fun . Had fun in kayaking, snorkeling, sand boarding. It was more convenient. I was called early 5:30 by mistake instead of 7:30 via email. Misinformation kinda ruined my experience other than that it was good .

Beautiful views and beaches. We spotted several roos, a pod of dolphins, a sea turtle and one very cute koala. Overall a great day!