Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Overview
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Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD vehicle along the sands to Tangalooma Wrecks, where you'll see incredible coral reefs on snorkel and kayak outings. You'll also go inland for an exhilarating sandboarding experience on massive sand dunes. This action-packed tour includes a lunch on the beach and time to soak up the scenery of lovely Moreton Island, the third largest sand island in the world. We are the only company that does 3 activties on a full-day tour!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
This tour is not suitable for young infants under 4 years old
Please bring towel, swimwear, sunscreen & hat
No refunds for all No Shows
Office hours are 9am - 5pm, you must contact us by phone after work hours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Moreton Island
In the morning, your 4WD coach picks you up from the Gold Coast or Brisbane, then travels to the ferry to Moreton Island. During the 75-minute ferry ride across Moreton Bay, take in views from the deck or cabin, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. When you reach the island, your 4WD-vehicle drives along the sand to the Tangalooma Wrecks where you have several options for beachside fun. Follow your guide on a snorkeling tour of the famous shipwrecks; the 15 vessels were purposely sunk here to create a breakwall. This resulting reef is home to colorful corals, tropical fish, trevally, yellowtail, wobbegong, kingfish and more. If snorkeling doesn’t appeal to you, use the provided transparent bodyboards to paddle in search of turtles, reef fish, coral and other critters, or simply relax on the white-sand beach. After the snorkel tour, your guide serves a picnic lunch before leading a tour on transparent kayaks to explore the Tangalooma Wrecks. Stay dry as you view an amazing array of fish right below your kayak. (Please note that a 4WD tour around the island will replace the snorkeling and kayaking if conditions are unfavorable). Next, hang on tight as your driver takes your 4WD on rough inland tracks to tall sand dunes that are ideal for sandboarding, a fun, high-adrenaline activity comparable to tobogganing. It is possible to reach speeds of up to 30 mphr (50 kph) as you zip down the dunes. After sandboarding, return to the coast and enjoy a swim at Tangalooma Beach (if time allows). Then catch the ferry back to the mainland and reach Brisbane or the Gold Coast in the evening.
What‘s Included
Life Vests for Non-swimmers
Wetsuits FOC
Fully Guided Tour
Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island
Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers
Shuttle Bus Transfers from Brisbane Coach Terminal or Gold Coast
DIY sandwiches/wraps for lunch
Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment
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)
Options
Brisbane
Return Ferry and Park Fees: To be paid onsite $85 for an Adult and $65 for a Child Starting point: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Gold Coast
Return Ferry and Park Fees: To be paid onsite $85 for an Adult and $65 for a Child Starting point: Mantra on View Surfers Paradise, 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
MiCat Ferry, Port of Brisbane
Return Ferry and Park Fees: To be paid onsite $85 for an Adult and $65 for a Child Starting point: Moreton Island Adventures, 14 Howard Smith Dr, Port Of Brisbane QLD 4178, Australia
Reviews
674 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cool guides
Kevin H,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides, nice activities and cool Island. And the bus ride on the Island was 👍👍👍
Do it you will love it
Z5816SNamandar,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top notch , loved it . Love the canoeing loved the snorkeling love the sand dune surfing but most of all it’s the best bus trip I’ve ever been on
A truly perfect day! All...
JIAJING C,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A truly perfect day! All the staff and guides were enthusiastic and patient. They prepared everything we needed and provided detailed explanations. Especially during the snorkeling session, Jacob and Gabriel were attentive to those who couldn’t swim. Every aspect of the entire trip was absolutely perfect and left us feeling truly delighted. A huge thank you to everyone for their hard work.
Staff was great! There to...
Patrick W,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Staff was great! There to help but not in a smothering type way. Lunch was very fresh and there was plenty to go around! Diego was great very friendly, the bus driver Jon was superb as well and had a 10 out of 10 music playlist to jam to. Our 4 wheel tour driver was fantastic great driver considering the terain. I would highly recommend a little pricy, however a large portion of this goes to the fairy and park admission. Considering this fuel cost, free lunch, and equipment to use a very fair price. Thanks for a great time!!!
Beautiful island, but disappointing and poorly managed experience
gercyjohns,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Moroten Island is absolutely stunning, but unfortunately, the tour experience did not live up to the price or expectations. For a tour that costs around 200 USD, I expected much better organization. The original pickup time was 7:00 a.m., but it was changed to 8:30 a.m. the day before due to the ferry schedule, which was understandable. However, on the day of the tour, the shuttle was delayed by almost an hour due to traffic. This significantly reduced our already limited time on the island, which felt unacceptable. While waiting, I asked a tour guide a simple question about whether the ocean water was cold. Surprisingly, they couldn’t give an answer and just stared at me. This lack of basic knowledge was quite odd, especially since they presumably run this tour regularly. We didn’t arrive at the island until around noon, meaning about 2.5 hours were already lost. As a result, the main activities—snorkeling and kayaking—felt rushed and not enjoyable. The weather was poor throughout the day, which is obviously beyond the company’s control. However, there were no proper contingency plans. When the final activity was canceled due to heavy rain (which I completely understand for safety reasons), we were simply taken to a souvenir shop on the beach. This was disappointing and felt like a filler activity, especially since there was already a shop inside the ferry boat. A better backup plan would have made a big difference. Another downside was the lack of shower facilities or even fresh water to rinse off after water activities. For the price, basic amenities like this should be included. Overall, paying 200 USD for two rushed activities—snorkeling and kayaking—does not feel worth it. The island itself is beautiful, but the tour company needs to improve its organization, communication, and contingency planning.
An exhilarating day
Rita R,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great physically active trip. I enjoyed the sand tobogganing which I had never done before. I am an average swimmer and had no trouble snorkelling even giving the currents on the day. There were so many fish around the shipwrecks! It was really beautiful. Kayaking was fun too. The amount of time spent on each activity was not too long or too short. Lunch was very well organised and the ride around the island was comfortable. The staff were all very helpful and took good care of us as a group and individually.
Get wrecked tour
annevX5148OW,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The island was beautiful. We were there during easter, so it was quite busy. The tour guides were not enthousiastic at all. We seemed like a burden to them. We went snorkeling with the pink wristband group, a lot of people still had trouble swimming. There were many other groups in the water. The space to snorkel was quite small, and with the big group, it felt like we were slowly drowning each other It was really expensive and that excluded $85 for the ferry. No information was given, about the itinerary, time schedule and the time of the ferry going back. The current and the wind were too strong so we could not kayak.
Moreton Island
Taran Buran N,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nice snorkeling but a little busy arrangement. The guides spoke a lot without the opportunity to hear what they said because of the noise around. It was a long trip trip back with little activity overall. If you like group trips in a flock, it's probably fine. Would recommend traveling out without a guide and with your own snorkeling equipment/paddleboard.
Gotta go!
karad684,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Friendly staff. All activities (kayaking, snorkeling, and sand sledding) were so much fun. Well worth the money.
Well worth the investment
P2609IElaurenh,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant day. The snorkeling was exceptional, like being in an aquarium, the staff were fab and I really appreciated the underwater photography shared by our guide. The desert is an adventure. Worthy every cent.
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