Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

Pinkenba, Brisbane



Take the ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Island. Use the snorkeling equipment and enjoy kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding. Enjoy on-land activities and full use of resort facilities.

Spend a full day on Moreton Island from Brisbane, ideal for nature lovers and active travelers seeking water sports and marine life encounters.

Highlights

  • Explore Moreton Island with various activities throughout the day
  • Get a free 3-hour kayak session or a 1-hour stand-up paddleboard session
  • Snorkel with dugongs, sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish

Description

Take the ferry from Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, known for its white sandy beaches and clear waters. Enjoy kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding in calm waters, then snorkel around the island’s shipwrecks to observe diverse marine life.

All guests have full access to the resort’s facilities, including two swimming pools for those preferring pools over the beach. Shower, toilet, and locker facilities are available alongside restaurants and cafés. Engage in land sports such as beach volleyball, tennis, and croquet, or relax by the beach before returning to Brisbane in the late afternoon.

Includes

  • Round-trip ferry transfers from Brisbane
  • 3-hour kayak or 1-hour stand-up paddleboard session
  • 3-hour snorkeling equipment hire
  • Access to land activities including tennis, volleyball, and croquet
  • Use of resort facilities

Excludes

  • Meals and drinks
  • Road transfers
  • Quad bike rides

Important Information

  • Bookings cancelled or rescheduled within 48 hours incur a 100% fee
  • All tours and activities depend on weather conditions
  • The operator may modify or cancel activities if conditions are unsafe
  • Arrive at 220 Holt St, Pinkenba between 6:30am and 6:45am to collect your boarding pass; ferry boarding starts at 7:00am and departs at 7:30am
  • Depart Tangalooma Island Resort at approximately 4:00pm; collect return boarding pass at 3:30pm from the ticket hut at the jetty
  • If you have any medical conditions or are pregnant, bring a medical certificate on the day or send it by email beforehand; asthma sufferers must bring Ventolin

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Morning departures maximize daylight time on the island.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pass includes return ferry transfers from Brisbane’s Holt Street Wharf to Moreton Island, plus a 3-hour kayak session or a 1-hour stand-up paddleboard session and snorkeling opportunities.
The ferry departs from Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane.
Yes, you can snorkel with dugongs, sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish around Moreton Island.
The kayaking session lasts for 3 hours as part of the day pass.
Yes, you can choose a 1-hour stand-up paddleboard session instead of kayaking.
No prior experience is required; sessions are suitable for all skill levels.
Check the website for current ferry departure times and availability from Brisbane.
Age restrictions may apply to certain activities; refer to the website for specific details.
Transportation on Moreton Island is typically on foot or via arranged tours; the ferry takes you to Tangalooma Island Resort for easy access to activities.

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