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TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT
INFORMATION PACK
Day Cruises
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Welcome to TangaloomaWelcome to Tangalooma!
We look forward to welcoming you to our slice of paradise, Tangalooma Island Resort
on Moreton Island. We hope this information pack will provide you with everything
you need to know about Tangalooma and our Day Cruise options and will assist when
creating your content after your unforgettable day.
Famous across the world for our Wild Dolphin Feeding Program, Tangalooma Island
Resort has developed into a leading Australian tourism icon. Did you know Tangalooma
is currently ‘Australia’s most liked resort’ with over 228,000 Facebook followers?
Located just 75 minutes by boat from Brisbane, Tangalooma provides an extensive
range of experiences to cater to everyone. Create your dream day out with a choice
of land or water based tours, cruises, and wildlife encounters, or enjoy the spectacular
natural sights that are marvels for local, national and international visitors alike.
Over the next few pages you will discover the beauty of Tangalooma and why our
selection of Day Cruises are undoubtably Brisbane’s best day out.
We are proud to partner with you to showcase our destination’s natural beauty to
your audience. Thank you for visiting Tangalooma Island Resort and we look forward
to viewing the content that you create around your experience and time here. Again,
please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions following your trip!
Wishing you all the best on your stay,
Tangalooma Marketing & PR Team
[email protected]
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SWIMMING POOLS
Tangalooma has two swimming pools
available to all Day Cruise guests, including
a heated pool for those chillier months.
Lounge on a deck chair with a view of the
blue waters of the bay as you soak up the
sun – the perfect way to wind down during
your day at the Resort.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
A lunch voucher is included in
all Tangalooma Day Cruises,
which can be redeemed at any
Tangalooma dining outlet. Enjoy
a classic Aussie meal at our casual
Beach Café or spice it up with
Asian fusion at Fire & Stone. Or, for
those that prefer to soak up the
sunshine, head to the Coee Shop
to enjoy takeaway treats on the
beach.
THE BEACH
One of the highlights of a trip to
Tangalooma is the beach that lines the
shores of the Resort, with its crystal
clear waters and pristine white sands
– perfect for sunbaking! Tangalooma’s
location on the western side of Moreton
Island means the beach is sheltered,
providing calm waves & gentle shores,
perfect for relaxing.
FREE ACTIVITIES
Tangalooma has a selection
of casual sporting areas,
perfect for a relaxing game
with friends or family.
Try your hand at tennis,
beach volleyball, squash,
basketball, badminton or
croquet, with sporting
equipment available free to
hire – or bring your own
and join in the fun!
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER
& ECO PRESENTATIONS
Each morning Tangalooma’s
Eco Rangers feed the Australian
Pelicans that call the waters
of Moreton Bay their home
from the Tangalooma Jetty.
This is one of several daily
wildlife encounters guests can
experience, and is available on
every Tangalooma Day Cruise.
For those who want to find out
a little more about the local
marine & wild-life, the Eco
Centre run daily educational
presentations.
BOAT TRANSFERS
A destination so close yet will
leave you feeling so far away…
getting to Tangalooma is easy!
Located on beautiful Moreton
Island just o the coast of
South East Queensland, we are
only a 75 minute scenic ferry
ride from Brisbane. Tangalooma
has a passenger ferry terminal
located at Holt Street Wharf in
Pinkenba, just a 15 minute drive
from Brisbane CBD. There are
several transfers per day, and
ferries run seven days per week.
Included on all Tangalooma Day Cruises
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WHALE WATCHING CRUISE
(JUN-OCT)
Tangalooma offers Brisbane’s closest
whale watching cruise aboard our
smooth sailing and comfortable
dedicated catamaran. All Whale Watch
Cruises include guaranteed whale
sightings, expert commentary by an
experienced Eco Ranger, and a light
lunch served on board. Tick off another
bucket list item!
ATV QUAD BIKES
Experience the thrill of riding on an ATV
quad bike along the beach and through the
bushland at Tangalooma. Our professional
guides will assist you regardless of your
experience, providing you with basic bush
track training to handle the best dedicated ATV
quad bike tracks in Australia.
4WD DESERT SAFARI
TOUR (WITH SAND
TOBOGGANING!)
Feel the need for speed & want an
exhilarating ride? Want to experience
a spectacular natural landscape on
Moreton Island? Take a journey to
the Tangalooma Desert as part of this
action-packed 4WD bus tour where
getting there is half the fun. Get a
unique look into the heart of Moreton
as you participate in the thrilling sport
of sand tobogganing, reaching speeds
of up to 40km per hour.
SNORKEL THE WRECKS
Located just north of Tangalooma Island
Resort are the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks; a
cluster of ships scuttled by the Queensland
Government between 1963 and 1984 to
provide safe anchorage for recreational boat
owners on the eastern side of Moreton Bay.
Coral has formed in and around the wrecks,
providing a haven for over 100 species of
fish as well as turtles and wobbegongs.
Prepare to be amazed!
MARINE DISCOVERY CRUISE
Go further than land can take you on this
family-friendly cruise! Motor along the bay in
a purpose-built glass bottom boat as you spot
various marine life beneath the surface. Be
on the lookout for turtles, dugongs, dolphins,
stingrays, fish, and even a wobbegong shark or
two! The knowledgeable Tangalooma guides will
tell you all about the island and its surrounds.
To sink your teeth a bit more into the Tangalooma
experience, we oer several signature Day Cruise
activity options. Experience the true beauty of Moreton
Island from the land or sea with our exciting selection
of activities that enable guests who are short on time to
get the most out of their day.
DAY CRUISE
PACKAGE UPGRADES
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Get the most out of your day at Tangalooma by upgrading to
one of our three ‘stay late’ packages – each with their own
unique selling points to oer something for everyone. All stay late
packages include your choice of signature activity.
WILD DOLPHIN FEEDING PACKAGE
Get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to hand-feed wild dolphins with this
package, guaranteed to create long lasting memories for the entire family.
Once the sun begins to set, head down to the jetty to glimpse the pod of
wild dolphins that begin to gather in the shallows, ready for their evening
feed. Tangalooma’s experienced Eco Rangers will talk you through the
world-famous dolphin feeding program before you get the chance to head
out to the water to hand-feed a dolphin. Bucket list item, complete!
SEA TO SKY PACKAGE
Tangalooma’s premium Day Cruise package, for
the ultimate day out. Guests travelling on this
package will enjoy all the inclusions of the Sunset
Cocktails package, with the addition of a 12-minute
helicopter tour – which is the perfect way to see
Moreton Island & all it has to oer. This package
truly encompasses the very best of Tangalooma.
SUNSET COCKTAIL PACKAGE
Experience one of the East Coast of Australia’s most
stunning sunsets from the best seat in the house while
sipping on a cocktail or mocktail of choice – that’s
what awaits you on this package. After a day of activity
& sunshine, head upstairs to the Wheelhouse Deck
where a view of the spectacular sunset over the bay
greets you. A cocktail or mocktail voucher is included
in the package, so choose your favourite island drink
to enjoy before heading down to the jetty to watch
the wild dolphins play in the shallows.
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BEACH DAY CRUISE
Inclusions:
• Return boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma (7:30am or 10:00am over and 4:00pm return)
• Lunch Voucher (food voucher valid at any open outlet)
• Beverage Voucher (choice of a soft drink, tea/coee or water during the boat transfer)
• Day pass access to the resort. Full use of resort facilities including swimming pools, restaurants & bar
• Eco Ranger experiences
CLASSIC DAY CRUISES
Inclusions:
• Signature activity
(choice between ATV Quad Bike, 4WD Desert Safari Tour with sand tobogganing, Wrecks Snorkel Tour,
Marine Discovery Cruise or Whale Watching Cruise)
• Return boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma (7:30am or 10:00am over and 4:00pm return)
• Lunch Voucher (food voucher valid at any open outlet)
• Beverage Voucher (choice of a soft drink, tea/coee or water during the boat transfer)
• Day pass access to the resort. Full use of resort facilities including swimming pools, restaurants & bar
• Eco Ranger experiences
SUNSET COCKTAIL PACKAGE
Inclusions:
• Sunset cocktail / mocktail
• Choice of Signature activity
(choice between ATV Quad Bike, 4WD Desert Safari Tour with sand tobogganing, Wrecks Snorkel Tour,
Marine Discovery Cruise or Whale Watching Cruise)
• Return boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma (7:30am or 10:00am over and late boat return)
• Dolphin viewing from the jetty
• Lunch Voucher (food voucher valid at any open outlet)
• Beverage Voucher (choice of a soft drink, tea/coee or water during the boat transfer)
• Access to the air-conditioned Day Lounge with toilet & shower facilities, tea & coee making station
and coin locker facilities
• Day pass access to the resort. Full use of resort facilities including swimming pools, restaurants & bar
• Eco Ranger experiences
WILD DOLPHIN FEEDING PACKAGE
Inclusions:
SEA TO SKY PACKAGE
Inclusions:
• Choice of Signature activity
(choice between ATV Quad Bike, 4WD Desert Safari Tour with sand tobogganing, Wrecks Snorkel Tour,
Marine Discovery Cruise or Whale Watching Cruise)
• Return boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma (7:30am or 10:00am over and late boat return)
• Hand feed Wild Dolphins at sunset
• Lunch Voucher (food voucher valid at any open outlet)
• Beverage Voucher (choice of a soft drink, tea/coee or water during the boat transfer)
• Access to the air-conditioned Day Lounge with toilet & shower facilities, tea & coee making station
and coin locker facilities
• Day pass access to the resort. Full use of resort facilities including swimming pools, restaurants & bar
• Eco Ranger experiences
• Discover the World of Dolphins video presentation
• Helicopter scenic flight – 12 minutes
• Sunset cocktail / mocktail
• Choice of Signature activity
(choice between ATV Quad Bike, 4WD Desert Safari Tour with sand tobogganing, Wrecks Snorkel Tour,
Marine Discovery Cruise or Whale Watching Cruise)
• Return boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma (7:30am or 10:00am over and late boat return)
• Dolphin viewing from the jetty
• Lunch Voucher (food voucher valid at any open outlet)
• Beverage Voucher (choice of a soft drink, tea/coee or water during the boat transfer)
• Access to the air-conditioned Day Lounge with toilet & shower facilities, tea & coee making station
and coin locker facilities
• Day pass access to the resort. Full use of resort facilities including swimming pools, restaurants & bar
• Eco Ranger experiences
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All you need to know...
Thank you for choosing Tangalooma Island Resort! We hope you enjoy your visit and we look forward to
welcoming you back in the future. Here are a few key points to remember:
• Tangalooma Island Resort (TIR) is the name of the Resort in the suburb of ‘Tangalooma’, situated on
Moreton Island. To avoid confusion, please do not refer to the destination as ‘Tangalooma Island’ or
‘Moreton Island’ as all our activities & tours can only be enjoyed by guests of the resort, and visitors to
the island staying elsewhere cannot access our facilities or activities.
• Tangalooma Island Resort is a 75-minute catamaran cruise from Brisbane and is the perfect holiday
destination for guests seeking an understated yet unique adventure, educational or nature-based
experience right on Brisbane’s doorstep.
• The Resort owns and operates boat transfer services daily from its Holt Street Wharf in Pinkenba,
Brisbane. The wharf is located approximately 10 minutes from Brisbane’s domestic and international
airports, and 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
• The Resort has multiple accommodation options (Standard & Deluxe Hotel Rooms, Resort Units,
Family Suites, Beachfront Villas, Deep Blue Apartments and Hilltop Houses) ranging from 3.5 star
standard to 4.5 star contemporary apartments all in a 5 star location.
• The Resort oers over 30 land and water-based tours and activities for guests to enjoy.
• Moreton Island is the world’s third largest sand island, spanning 37 km in length and 8km in width.
Tangalooma is one of four main townships on the island (other townships are Bulwer, Cowan Cowan
and Kooringal).
• Tangalooma Island Resort is an iconic Queensland destination, known primarily for its Wild Dolphin
Feeding Program, pristine beaches and close proximity to the Tangalooma shipwrecks.
• Drone Policy - please note that recreational drone use is not permitted on Tangalooma Island Resort
property, its transportation services, or on resort tours/activities due to safety concerns and the close
proximity to the Resort’s helipads and Bulwer Airstrip, along with our commitment to prioritise the
resort, its tours and facilities for the privacy, safety, and comfort of all guests. Commercial use of
drones is only permitted by prior written agreement and is dependent on all requisite CASA approvals
and acquiring any necessary National Park filming permits where appropriate. Please contact
[email protected] for further information.
We hope to see you again soon!
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