Tangalooma Moreton Island Day Trip with Quad Bike Tour Brisbane
Overview
This Tangalooma day trip from Brisbane combines a boat ride across Moreton Bay, a guided 45-minute quad bike tour and a full-day pass to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. After the ride you can swim at the beachfront, use the pools, choose your own lunch with the included voucher and join the Eco Ranger activities and the dolphin presentation. It is designed for adults who want an active start and a relaxed rest of the day, since places are for guests aged 16 and over.
Highlights
- Guided 45-minute quad bike tour along the beach and through bushland, with safety briefing and helmet
- Return boat transfers from Brisbane across Moreton Bay, with a soft drink, tea, coffee or water on board
- Full-day access to Tangalooma Island Resort, its pools and its beachfront
- Lunch voucher to spend at the resort's food outlets, so you choose what you eat
- Eco Ranger experiences and the dolphin presentation at the Eco Centre
- Two departure times, at about 7:30 AM or 10:00 AM
- Adults aged 16 and over, so a quiet day out without children
Full Description
Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island
Tangalooma Island Resort sits on the western shore of Moreton Island, about a boat ride across the bay from Brisbane. The site was a whaling station in the 1950s, and today it is a beachfront resort with pools, gardens, cafes and a long stretch of sand. A Tangalooma day trip from Brisbane gives you a day pass, so you can use the facilities without staying overnight.
People often ask whether a Tangalooma day trip is worth it. With boat transfers, an activity and lunch all included, it is an easy, well-organised way to spend a day on a sand island. Arrive with swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, and use the coin-operated lockers for your belongings.
The guided quad bike tour
The quad bike tour lasts about 45 minutes and follows tracks along the beach and through bushland on the island. Before you set off, your guide gives a safety briefing and fits a helmet, and you ride in a group behind the leader at a controlled pace. It is a fun way to see parts of the island that you would not reach on foot in the same time.
Closed shoes are required for the quad bike tour, so leave your sandals in the locker. The Tangalooma quad bike tour is for adults aged 16 and over. If you have a back or neck problem, or if you are pregnant, please check with us before booking.
Eco Centre, dolphins and Eco Ranger activities
Away from the quad bikes, the resort's Eco Centre runs the Eco Ranger experiences and a presentation about dolphins in Moreton Bay. It is a short, informative session that explains the marine life and the conservation work in the area, and it is included with your day pass.
Session times change through the day and the year, so check the schedule on arrival and plan the rest of your afternoon around it. Between activities you can swim at the beach, rest by a pool or walk along the sand, and dolphins are sometimes spotted in the bay, although sightings are never guaranteed.
Getting to Tangalooma from Brisbane
Many visitors search for how to get to Tangalooma from Brisbane. There is no bridge, so the ticket includes return boat transfers across Moreton Bay, with a soft drink, tea, coffee or water served on the crossing. Meet at the boat departure point in Brisbane using the details in your booking voucher.
Choose the departure at about 7:30 AM if you want a long day at the resort, or about 10:00 AM for a slower start. Hotel pickup is not part of this ticket, but shuttle transfers from some hotels can be arranged separately, and we can advise you when you book.
Itinerary
- Meet at the boat departure point in BrisbaneCheck in at about 7:30 AM or 10:00 AM depending on the departure you choose.
- Boat transfer to TangaloomaCross Moreton Bay with a soft drink, tea, coffee or water on board.
- Quad bike briefingA short safety briefing and helmet fitting from your guide.
- 45-minute quad bike tourA guided ride along the beach and through bushland.
- Lunch with your voucherChoose from the resort's food outlets.
- Resort pass and Eco CentreSwim, use the pools, and join the Eco Ranger activities and the dolphin presentation.
- Return boat to BrisbaneHead back across the bay in the afternoon or early evening.
What's included
- Return boat transfers from Brisbane to Tangalooma across Moreton Bay
- Guided 45-minute quad bike tour with safety briefing, guides and helmet
- Full-day access to Tangalooma Island Resort with pools and beachfront
- Lunch voucher redeemable at the resort food outlets
- One soft drink, tea, coffee or water on the boat transfer
- Eco Ranger experiences and the dolphin presentation at the Eco Centre
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional snacks and drinks
- Closed shoes are required for the quad bike tour
Not suitable for
- Children and teenagers under 16, as places are for adults only
- Pregnant travellers
- People with back or neck problems, who should check with us before booking
- Anyone without closed shoes for the quad bike tour
Meeting point
Meet at the boat departure point in Brisbane at about 7:30 AM or 10:00 AM, depending on your chosen time. The exact details are in your booking voucher. Hotel pickup is not included, and hotel shuttle transfers can be arranged separately. Arrive at least 20 minutes early to check in.
Important information
- Closed shoes are required for the quad bike tour; sandals or bare feet are not allowed.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses for the beach and pools.
- Coin-operated lockers are available at the resort, so bring a few coins.
- Places are for adults aged 16 and over; no child places are offered on this trip.
- The lunch voucher is spent at the resort's food outlets; extra snacks and drinks are not included.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included; shuttle transfers can be arranged separately.
- Quad bike tours can be changed or cancelled for safety in strong wind or rain.
- Keep your booking voucher on your phone for check-in.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Tangalooma day trip with quad bike tour cost?
The price is per adult and is shown in the booking panel on this page for the date you choose. It covers the boat transfers, the quad bike tour and the resort pass.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You meet at the boat departure point in Brisbane. Hotel shuttle transfers can be arranged separately, and we can advise you when you book.
How long is the Tangalooma day trip?
It is a full day. The boat leaves at about 7:30 AM or 10:00 AM depending on your choice, and you have most of the day on the island before returning.
How long is the quad bike tour?
The guided quad bike tour lasts about 45 minutes, plus a short safety briefing.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a lunch voucher is included and can be spent at any of the resort's food outlets. Extra snacks and drinks are not included.
Is the trip suitable for children?
No. This ticket is for adults aged 16 and over only, because of the quad bike tour.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothes for the quad bike tour, and bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses for the resort.
What is included in the resort pass?
The pass gives full-day access to the resort's pools and beachfront, lockers, and the Eco Ranger experiences and dolphin presentation at the Eco Centre.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Choose your date in the booking panel to see what is available. Because boat seats are limited, we recommend booking as early as possible.
Will I see dolphins?
Dolphins live in Moreton Bay and are sometimes seen, but sightings are never guaranteed. The dolphin presentation at the Eco Centre is included either way.
