Tangalooma Desert Safari Day Cruise with Bus Transfers from Gold Coast
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Highlights

  • Explore Moreton Island, the world's third largest sand island, and witness the stunning home of dolphins.
  • Experience a thrilling day filled with dolphin feeding, desert safari tours, and Aussie jet boat rides.
  • Travel comfortably from the Gold Coast to Tangalooma with convenient morning bus transfers.
  • Start an exhilarating four-wheel drive adventure through Moreton Island's desert for high-speed sand tobogganing.
  • Enjoy exclusive access to the heart of Moreton Island with a unique drive-on experience in the desert.

Your Experience

Visit Moreton Island, the world's third largest sand island, to see the beautiful home of dolphins. Spend the day doing everything from dolphin feeding to desert safari tours to Aussie jet boat rides. Visit Tangalooma from the Gold Coast in comfort with bus transfers available every morning.

Desert Safari Day Cruise

Take an exciting, hassle-free trip to the Tangalooma Desert on this bus tour. Enjoy exclusive drive-on access to the desert and a unique look into the heart of Moreton Island. Participate in the thrilling sport of Moreton Island sand tobogganing, reaching speeds of up to 40km per hour.

Wild Dolphin Feeding Package

Experience feeding the wild dolphins on an additional package and see them in their natural habitat. Tangalooma is one of the few places in the world where visitors can interact with indigenous wildlife in their natural habitat. The nightly dolphin feeding program is only available to guests who have booked official day trips, with activity time approximately 6:00 pm–7:15 pm for a duration of 1 hour.

Cruise Itinerary

The cruise departs from Holt Street Wharf to/from Tangalooma Island Resort at 10:00 am. The basic day cruise return time is 4:00 pm, while the upgraded package return time ranges from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm. Each leg of the journey takes approximately 75 minutes, with the itinerary assuming a 10:00 am departure that may vary depending on the season and weather conditions.

Bus Transfers

Transfer from Gold Coast hotels to Holt Street for the connecting ferry at 10:00 am. This ensures a smooth connection to your adventure on Moreton Island.

Must Know

  • Check-in at Holt Street Wharf begins at least 1 hour before departure
  • Please keep in mind that flash photography is not permitted while dolphins are being fed. Please do not enter the water wearing insect repellents, perfumes, deodorants, or sunscreen. Travelers suffering from a cold, flu, or respiratory illness are not permitted to participate. Wear something that can get wet and take off any sharp or large hand jewelry (the Eco Centre rents out waterproof waders). Before handling the fish, wash your hands in the bucket provided. Violators will be asked to immediately leave the water
  • Travelers are allowed one (1) carry-on bag with dimensions of 56cm (height) x 36cm (width) x 23cm (depth)

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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