Day trip:
Tangalooma Island Resort

18 JANUARY 2023

Just off the coast of Brisbane on idyllic Moreton Island/ Mulgumpin is Tangalooma Island Resort, an island paradise for guests seeking an adventure, educational or nature-based experience. With its pristine natural beauty including white beaches and crystal-clear waters, combined with vast offerings of tours & activities, a trip to Tangalooma is an incredible bucket-list experience. What’s more, the Resort has a range of flexible day cruise packages, so everyone can experience the best of Tangalooma in just one day.

Three women sitting and chatting together with drinks at Tangalooma Island Resort.
Dining at Tangalooma Island Resort

Sunset Cocktails Day Cruise 

Experience one of Australia’s most stunning sunsets from the best seat in the house with a ‘stay late’ Sunset Day Cruise. Day-trippers are granted a choice of one of five signature Tangalooma activities, including snorkelling the wrecks, Desert Safari Cruise, Marine Discover Cruise, ATV Quad Biking or Whale Watching (seasonal) plus a lunch and drink voucher. Admire the spectacular overwater sunset, then wander on down to the jetty to watch as wild dolphins arrive at dusk to play in the shallows, in readiness for their nightly feed. It’s the perfect end to a packed day out. 

Sea to Sky Day Cruise 

If that’s not enough of an adventure for you, check out Tangalooma’s premium ‘Sea to Sky’ Day Cruise. This action-packed day trip gives you the choice of an epic adventure activity plus a 12-minute scenic helicopter tour. This is the ultimate way to experience the best of Moreton Island by sea, land and sky. Be immersed in the natural beauty of one of the world’s best beaches, with a healthy dash of adventure to fill your cup! 

Wild Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise 

If you want to talk bucket list items – how about a guaranteed sighting of dolphins at sunset (after a fun-filled day of course!). The Eco-Rangers from the Tangalooma Eco Centre operate the world’s leading experience directly in front of the Resort each evening at dusk. After a program introduction and dolphin wellbeing protocols, Eco-Rangers will guide visitors to see these beautiful creatures up close.

Beach Day Cruise 

Name a better beach anywhere in the world, we’ll wait. Calm pristine waters, golden sands, year-round swimming in the temperate waters and a day of relaxation – what more could you want? Make use of full access to the resort’s facilities including swimming pools, bars and restaurants, as well as ease of return ferry transfers. Enjoy the relaxed tropical lifestyle of Tangalooma and soak up the sunshine.  

Classic Day Cruise 

For those wanting to experience one of Tangalooma’s most popular activity experiences while still enjoying some down time by the beach or pool, this is for you. Try your hand at one of the five Tangalooma Signature Activities – ATV Quad Bike Tour, 4WD Desert Safari Tour with Sand Tobogganing, Wrecks Snorkel Tour, Marine Discovery Cruise or a Whale Watching Cruise if you’re lucky to be travelling during whale season (running from June to October annually). The only challenge here is it’s so hard to decide which activity to choose!

A distant shot of a couple sitting on a tree trunk on a beach
Moreton Island Beach

Not enough time?  

We get you! There’s only so much you can do in just a day at Tangalooma. If you are finding it too hard to decide which activity to choose, there’s a simple solution – stay for a while. With over eight styles of accommodation, everything from hotel rooms with a view, to self-contained beachfront villas and everything in between, Tangalooma offers a memorable holiday and experiences for guests of all budgets. 

A distant shot of a couple sitting on a tree trunk on a beach