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$80 (per adult) / AU$60 (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‘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 and Gold Coast
Sandwich lunch
Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment
Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
Private hotel pickup and drop-off
Swim Wear, Beach Towel & Sunscreen
National Park & Ferry Fees - Payable on departure - Children 60
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.
Options
Gold Coast
Departs from the Mantra On View Hotel at 5:45am
Starting point:
Mantra on View Surfers Paradise, 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
MiCat Ferry, Port of Brisbane
Departs from the MiCat Ferry, Port of Brisbane (Self-drive option)
Starting point:
Moreton Island Adventures, 14 Howard Smith Dr, Port Of Brisbane QLD 4178, Australia
Brisbane
Departs from the Brisbane Coach Terminal at 7am
Starting point:
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Reviews
610 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good trip overall
M1090UFmarkw,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Lovely boat trip over which takes 90 mins, a bit chaotic upon arrival but got to hire kayak and snorkel to the wrecks. This was amazing and a great experience. The beach is beautiful and the pools/amenities good too. Some of the equipment is tired and needs updating - particularly the SUP. The hire shop closed at 3 which was a shame and difficult to understand why.
Rushed Schedule but Incredible Staff and Unforgettable Moments
Lauren B,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First and foremost you should know the day will feel VERY rushed. You’ll spend roughly 4 hours traveling to/from the island (from the Brisbane pick-up) and roughly 5 hours on the island itself. Each activity is broken down into 45-minute segments with a half-hour lunch, so by the time you get the hang of the activity it’s time to move on. If you are traveling with friends and booking tours separately, when you check in they’ll have pre-assigned groups. Please note they can change these groups while on the ferry if you just let them know. If you try to tell them upon check-in they get visibly frustrated and annoyed. All that said, the staff was truly incredible and made the day unforgettable experience after unforgettable experience! - Michelle lead kayaking and was personable, funny, and very knowledgeable. He was informative for those new to kayaking and gave a great tour for those more experienced, pointing out fish and giving tips on where to find them and how to feed them. - Ryan lead snorkeling and the experience through the wrecks was truly unforgettable. Unfortunately during this tour there was a guest who couldn’t swim so his attention was focused on that guest and slowed the entire group down, but he still gave a good tour pointing out where to look and things to see. IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO SWIM THIS MAY NOT BE THE ACTIVITY FOR YOU! Tips for sand surfing - Bring/wear a hat, sunglasses, and a face-covering if you don’t want to be eating sand for the next few hours - The hike up is strenuous, but take your time and enjoy the views. The ride down is worth it
Amazing day out on Moreton Island
raduschirila,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on the island. The tour was very well organised and the timing worked perfectly for what was a relatively large group of tourists! Snorkeling along all types of fish has to be the highlight of the trip!!
Great Day /Great Tour Company
Carol H,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A full on day to Moreton Island where we got to enjoy a lovely ferry journey over and then 3 different activities. We were very apprehensive about the sand boarding (as we were 2 of the older members of the group) but it was great fun. The bus journey up was a little hairy in places , but the driver/guide was so skilled and know every inch of that bus! The boarding was exhilarating and an experience to remember !! We then had a perfect picnic lunch before going on to do snorkelling. Ryan was an excellent guide, full of facts and really looked after his groups. He soon gave me the confidence I needed, and I was soon off enjoying the fantastic world under the surface. The ship wrecks were a treat! Finally, it was Kayaking with Michele, again a fantastic guide who made this so much fun . Thanks to all for a Brilliant. Recommend this trip for all ages !!
Great Day Out
John A,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip has an excellent range of adventures. 4WD off roading, sandboarding, kyacking and snorkelling. We loved it. It is a 90 minute ferry trip each way.
Great Day Out
Jeremy S,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day out at Moreton Island and truly the full day experience. The snorkeling was definitely the highlight.
Fun day out
lisadQ7506FQ,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great adventurous day out. So much fun, would do it again. Guides helpful and friendly, big lunch to fuel back up for the afternoon adventure.
Nil kindness or fun just a lead that thought he was in the army
Sarah B,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Shockingly awful with Ryan treating everyone like children. Condescending lead and boring afternoon. The queue for the food was so long and badly organised with them eventually realising two queues would be more efficient. By the time I got to the food there were flies.
Will definitely book again
reggaek2025,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing the guides were absolutely brilliant highly recommended and we will definitely use this tour again when we bring our children ☺️
Moreton Island
Sharon F,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day but the travelling time was long - bus about 45 min then 11/2 hr ferry. The activities were well organized, safe and a lot of fun. Highly recommend!
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