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.
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
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
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
Reviews
678 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent day out
Erica K,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great scenery and fun activities - sandboarding with Josh was a blast - even with a bit of sand in our teeth! And snorkeling with Liam was excellent - tons of fish and a sea turtle and loved seeing the sunken boats and reef. Tom was also really friendly and informative when kayaking. Great lunch, terrific service and learned a bit about the island. Would recommend for a fun day out!
Not so great
Bob T,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Trip should have been canceled. 22 knot winds gusting to 39, whitecaps inside the artificial reef, and a current that capsized kayaks. The 1/2 hour snorkel was not worth the battle. Not much for coral or fish. Also was overbooked. Website says not more than 25 traveling in group and there were at least 35. Coach seats are cramped. Be advised the sandboard is a piece of thin masonite about 1 x 3 foot, smooth on one side and textured on the other. You carry it on a long walk in loose sand uphill for a slide down and then a long uphill again for either another ride and ultimately back to the bus. The bus trip to the sand dune and back is just a ride with too loud (but good) music and no type of tour commentary. Considering the extra $85 AUD per person charge on top of the tour charge, maybe there's something else to do.
Best experience
alexanderkJ2370GS,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and the guides were great! My partner lost their phone during the sand dunes and Diego saved the day! The snorkelling and the canoeing was great despite the choppy waters and would recommend.
great guides and shipwreck experience
Daisy D,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00just wanted to give an extra shoutout to Will, who was such a great tour guide throughout the snorkeling tour. so so glad he helped us film the sea turtle and the wabigoon shark with the gopro and airdropped to everyone in the tour - truly such a unique experience. when some of the other guides had missed us in the explaining, he came over and also gave us a detailed rundown of everything :) lunch was also great a lot better than i expected with lots of ingredients to go around for everyone
Good
kennedyk680,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was good.Admission fee was affordable
Good island experience with knowledgeable guides
Dominic S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good experience to see most of the Island with guides who know the area. There were non swimmers in our group snorkelling which tainted the experience a bit as we couldn't explore as much until they were tended to. Not a fault of the provider though, but should be checked OR honestly answered at the begining of the day.
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!!!
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