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
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
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
Brisbane
Departs from the Brisbane Coach Terminal at 7am
Starting point:
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Reviews
568 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience to forget
Giorgio A,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
1.00The place is nice but the Australian Sunset Safari doesn't care about the weather. There are no alternative activities, if it is bad and you risk rain, it is cold... The hike is on. We spent the morning walking on the beach under the clouds and in a fair cold, no canoeing and snorkeling. Then after the sandwich (they give you feet and containers with ingredients and you have to compose the sandwich) we went to the desert where it rained at the end of the sandboarding session. Absurd experience given the cost of 450€ in 3 (they ask you 80aud each before leaving) Tip: cancel the excursion if the weather puts bad weather, under the clouds the place becomes horrible.
Great Day!!
William W,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Enjoyed every activity. Staff Ryan, Sam, Darby, Josh, and the rest were excellent and well organized.
The crew was very...
Jonathan M,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00The crew was very professional and showed us a great time kayaking and snorkeling. We were unfortunately unable to conduct the sand boarding due to unforeseen mechanical failure of the truck as we drove through the island. The crew was still very professional and ensured we got back to the ferry on time despite the unfortunate mechanical issue.
A fantastic day. Moreton...
Denise P,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fantastic day. Moreton Island is stunning. The sand boarding was great fun even though we ate quite a bit of sand! We loved the kayaking and snorkelling and seeing the different fish was wonderful, but swimming next to a turtle was an experience I will never forget. Many thanks go to our brilliant guides Ryan, Sammy, Josh, Darcy, Roman and John who made the day great fun and special.
Sam and Ryan made for a...
Donald B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sam and Ryan made for a hilarious, action packed, unforgettable experience. I was nervous booking last second, but they made everything work out well. Every detail was extremely well mapped out, and they made sure everyone was well taken care of at each activity.
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