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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Overview
About
- Spend a blissful day on Moreton Island exploring the beaches, reef, and dunes on this tour from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise. Travel with an experienced guide in a rugged 4WD. You’ll snorkel or bodyboard, paddle transparent kayaks, and try sandboarding on the dunes: If sea conditions are unfavorable, take a 4WD island tour. Your day includes a picnic lunch on the beach but excludes national park fees and ferry tickets.
- Guided 4WD tour to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
- Paddle a transparent kayak to observe the underwater world from above
- Get adrenaline-fueled thrills while sandboarding down the dunes
- Includes a picnic lunch plus use of all mentioned equipment
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 4-99, max of 30 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 9–13 hours
- Live Guide: English
Tour Highlight
- Fully Guided Tour
- Shuttle Bus Transfers from Brisbane Coach Terminal or Gold Coast
- Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island
- Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment
- Wetsuits FOC
- DIY sandwiches/wraps for lunch
- Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers
- Life Vests for Non-swimmers
What you'll do
• Enjoy a beautiful cruise across the magnificent Moreton Bay on the MiCat Ferry with air-conditioned comfort with cafe and bar facilities
• Relax on the beach at the Tangalooma Wrecks and have fun in the sun
• Enjoy a fully guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma Wrecks (wind, weather & tidal conditions apply)
• Swim with our special “See Thru” body boards, also available to all snorkelers - perfect for beginners and not so strong swimmers
• See turtles, dolphins, coral and thousands of beautiful reef fish
• Discover the hidden underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks with our fully guided Transparent Kayaks (weather & wind conditions apply)
• Experience the awesome fish FRENZY in the Transparent Kayaks
• Feel the exhilaration of sand tobogganing at speeds of up to 70km/h
• Experience a 4WD adventure in our 4WD “Tough Bus” as we travel the rugged 4WD tracks of Moreton Island to “The Desert”
• Swim the crystal clear beaches of Tangalooma Beach
Meeting and pickup
Start: Pickup at the meeting point.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Fully Guided Tour
- Shuttle Bus Transfers from Brisbane Coach Terminal or Gold Coast
- Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island
- Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment
- Wetsuits FOC
- DIY sandwiches/wraps for lunch
- Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers
- Life Vests for Non-swimmers
What is not included?
- Additional $85 AUD per adult / $65 AUD per child Levy Fee (Including Return Ferry Fees & National Park Fees) to be paid Onsite in CASH or Card (Surcharge applies) upon departure.
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Swim Wear, Beach Towel & Sunscreen
- Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
Traveller Restriction
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Wheelchair users
- Non-swimmers
- People prone to seasickness
- Infants under 4 years old
Prohibited Items
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drugs
- Glass objects
- Touching marine life
- Touching plants
What to Bring
- Additional $85 AUD per adult / $65 AUD per child Levy Fee to be paid Onsite in CASH or Card (Surcharge applies)
- Water Bottle
- Swim Wear (recommended to be worn underneath your clothes)
- Sunscreen
- Beach Towel
- Hat
- Camera
- Flip Flops/Thongs
- Walking shoes
- Insect Repellent
Additional Information
- National park and ferry fees AU$85 (per adult) / AU$65 (per child 13 years & under) must be paid to the driver upon departure
- MUST contact us to change pick up locations
- No refunds for all No Shows
- Office hours are 9am - 5pm, you must contact us by phone (+61 7 32871644) after work hours.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Australian Sunset Safaris
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Itinerary
Brisbane Adventure Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast in Brisbane, Australia. This adventure tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
A build-your-own-wrap lunch is included.
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available upon request before the tour date.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Shuttle Bus
1
Shuttle Bus
Stop: 2 hours 30 minutes
- In the morning, our coach bus will pick you up from your chosen pickup location in either the Gold Coast or Brisbane and take you to the ferry terminal for your journey to Moreton Island.
- If you choose the Port of Brisbane pickup option, you will meet us directly at the port, where you will board the ferry to Moreton Island.
- Additional $85 AUD per adult / $65 AUD per child Levy Fee (Including Return Ferry Fees & National Park Fees) to be paid Onsite in CASH or Card (Surcharge applies) upon departure.
2
Ferry
Stop: 1 hour 30 minutes
Enjoy a beautiful cruise across the magnificent Moreton Bay on the MiCat Ferry with air-conditioned comfort with cafe and bar facilities
3
Snorkelling
Stop: 45 minutes
You will get to explore:
Snorkel
colorful corals, tropical fish, sea turtles, and other critters
- Enjoy a fully guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma Wrecks (weather, wind & tidal conditions apply)
- See turtles, dolphins, coral and thousands of beautiful reef fish
4
Kayaking
Stop: 45 minutes
You will get to explore:
transparent kayak
- Discover the hidden underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks with our fully guided Transparent Kayaks (weather, wind & tidal conditions apply)
- Experience the awesome FISH FRENZY in the Transparent Kayaks
- Please note that the order of the activity may differ depending on the group size.
- Please note that a 4WD tour around the island will replace the snorkeling and kayaking if conditions are unfavorable.
5
A build-your-own-wrap lunch
Stop: 20 minutes
You will get to explore:
lunch
6
Sandborading
Stop: 2 hours
You will get to explore:
4WD adventure ride
Sandboard
- Experience a 4WD adventure in our 4WD “Tough Bus” as we travel the rugged 4WD tracks of Moreton Island to “The Desert”
- Feel the exhilaration of sand tobogganing at speeds of up to 70km/h
7
Ferry
Stop: 1 hour 30 minutes
Take the 75-minute return ferry ride back to Brisbane.
8
Shuttle Bus
Stop: 3 hours
- You will be dropped off at your selected drop-off location.
- Port of Brisbane: 4:30–4:45 pm
- Brisbane: 5:45–6:00 pm
- Gold Coast: 6:45–7:30 pm
- Return times are approximate and subject to ferry schedules and traffic conditions.
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