Tangalooma Desert Safari Day Cruise with Bus Transfers from Gold Coast
- Embark on a thrilling 4WD desert safari across the expansive sand dunes of Tangalooma.
- Enjoy the exhilarating activity of sand tobogganing down the steep slopes of the dunes.
- Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Moreton Island and its surrounding waters from the top of the sand dunes.
- Keep an eye out for local wildlife species that inhabit the sand dunes and coastal areas, such as kangaroos, wallabies, and various bird species.
- Weather : Wild dolphin watching depends on the weather and tides. There's a 98% chance you'll see dolphins, but it's not guaranteed.
- Restriction : Please keep in mind that flash photography is not permitted while dolphins are being fed.
- Restriction : Please do not enter the water wearing insect repellents, perfumes, deodorants, or sunscreen.
- Restriction : Travelers suffering from a cold, flu, or respiratory illness are not permitted to participate.
- Dress code : Wear something that can get wet and take off any sharp or large hand jewelry (the Eco Centre rents out waterproof waders)
- Restriction : Before handling the fish, wash your hands in the bucket provided. Violators will be asked to immediately leave the water
— What You Can Expect —
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. Experience feeding the wild Dolphins on an additional package and see them in their natural habitat.
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— Desert Safari Day Cruise —
- 4WD bus tour through the bush to the desert
- Sand tobogganing down the sand dunes at speeds of up to 40kmph
- Exclusive desert access drive (only Tangalooma buses are permitted)
— Upgraded with Wild Dolphin Feeding Package —
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.
- Activity time: approximately 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
- Duration: 1 hour
- The activity duration and return time may vary depending on the season due to dolphins feeding at sunset
- Please dress in waterproof clothing
- For further information about the program please click here Dolphin Feeding FAQs
— Cruise Itinerary —
- Holt Street Wharf to/from Tangalooma Island Resort
- Departure: 10:00 am
- Basic Day Cruise Return Time: 4:00 pm
- Upgraded Package Return Time: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Duration: 75 minutes each way
The itinerary assumes a 10:00 am departure time, which may vary depending on the season and weather conditions; please refer to the voucher for the actual timetable
— Bus Transfers —
- Transfer from Gold Coast hotels to Holt Street for the connecting ferry at 10:00 am
- Return bus transfers are available for guests on the same day, returning to the same above pick-up points
- Please select your Pick-up/Drop-off Hotel when making your reservation. If your hotel is not on the list, please choose another nearby location
