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  •  Moreton Island
  •  Moreton Island Get Wrecked Full Day Tour Depart from Gold Coast

Moreton Island Get Wrecked Full Day Tour Depart from Gold Coast

  • Moreton Island
  • English
  • 14 hours (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 2 days of travel date
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Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Transfer from/to Gold Coast pick-up point included. Must be pre-booked.
  • 2. *A fully guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma Ship Wrecks - all snorkeling gear supplied
  • 3. Safety vests available for non-swimmers to guarantee safety
  • 4. Picnic lunch
  • 5. *Transparent kayaks tour
  • 6. *Sand tobogganing
  • 7. Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicles
  • 8. Swim the crystal clear beaches of Tangalooma Beach
  • 9. Great fun-loving tour guides
  • * Subject to Tidal and Weather Conditions
From AUD
$209.00

1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Transfer from/to Gold Coast pick-up point included. Must be pre-booked.
  • 2. *A fully guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma Ship Wrecks - all snorkeling gear supplied
  • 3. Safety vests available for non-swimmers to guarantee safety
  • 4. Picnic lunch
  • 5. *Transparent kayaks tour
  • 6. *Sand tobogganing
  • 7. Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicles
  • 8. Swim the crystal clear beaches of Tangalooma Beach
  • 9. Great fun-loving tour guides
  • * Subject to Tidal and Weather Conditions

Not included

  • 1. Pay On Board: please pay National Park & Ferry Fee $70/Adult, $55/Child (4-13yr) to driver in cash when joining the tour
  • 2. Transport from/to hotels
  • 3. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 4. Souvenirs
  • 5. Travel Insurance
Destination Moreton Island
Depature point ● Departs: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
   Depart daily during public and school Holidays (01 April - 02 May 2022)
● Departure Point: Mantra On View Hotel (Address: 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217)
● Departure Time: 05:45
● Arrives back at approximately 19:30

  Special Departure and Arrival Time may be in operate. Please refer to "Other Info" section for details.
How to get there ● By Car
Pick-up point Mantra On View Hotel is located in Surfers Paradise, approximately 23km north of Gold Coast Airport, takes about 40 minutes; approximately 86km south of Brisbane Airport, takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Closest Parking:
- Mantra On View Hotel Parking (Address: 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217)
- Parking fees apply

● By Public Transport
The closest Light Rail Station is Cypress Avenue Stop
The closest Bus Stop is Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue Stop
Please check the Transport QLD timetables (https://translink.com.au/) for more details to plan your trip.
Reconfirmation requirements Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, pick up location and time, and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming.
Check-in requirements ● Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point /departure point 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time to check in. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred.

If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in

● Pay On Board: please pay National Park & Ferry Fee $70/Adult, $55/Child(4-13yr) to driver in cash when joining the tour
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months.
● Swimmers and towels
● Comfortable walking shoes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Water bottle, Snacks
● Torch
● Umbrella / raincoat if rains
● Insect repellent
● Camera (waterproof if swimming)
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info ● Minimum age to join this tour is 4 years old.

● One Small carry-on luggage per person only (30cm x 50cm)

● Suitable for people of all fitness levels .

● In cases of dangerous or poor weather conditions and rain, a scenic tour of the island may be conducted in place of affected activities.

● Chinese speaking guide available on Sunday departures.

● Holiday surcharge applies during Christmas/New year and Easter Periods

CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
● The Service Provider makes every effort to include ALL activities and destinations listed. However due to the extreme nature of Moreton Island, Moreton Bay, and weather unpredictability in general, some activities are subject to Tide, Time, Wind and Weather factors, and The Service Provider cannot be held liable due to these factors.
● Due to traffic and the extreme conditions experienced on Moreton Island to buses and the environment, The Service Provider reserves the right to alter or cancel any section of the itinerary which may result from road, traffic, weather, mechanical , or any other condition or failure or delay of an operational nature without penalty, and such conditions will be considered a Force Majeure Event. The Service Provider will take all reasonable steps to rectify the situation of The Service Provider's control. No responsibility or liability will be taken in the event of injury from pre-existing medical conditions (eg: bad back), accident, injury, loss or damage to persons or property due to persons own negligence. These booking conditions do not waive The Service Provider from any of its obligations according to law. Minimum booking numbers and customer cancellation fees apply.
● All Minors (people under the age of 18) who book day tours without a parent or guardian attending the tour must disclose their age before booking the tour. A waiver form will be provided for parents or guardians to sign before tour departure. If a minor arrives on tour without parent or guardian permission and without a signed form, the minor will not be able to participate in activities of risk, and will not be eligible for a refund.

POLICY DUE TO STRONG WINDS (MORETON ISLAND Tours)
● The Service Provider makes every effort to include ALL activities and destinations listed. However due to the extreme nature of Moreton Island, Moreton Bay, and weather unpredictability in general, some activities are subject to Tide, Time, Wind and Weather factors, and The Service Provider cannot be held liable due to these factors. In such cases that it is reasonably assumed that wind and / or rain will cancel activities such as Kayaking, Snorkeling or sand boarding, The Service Provider's staff will offer a number of options at the earliest reasonable time. This time could be as late as the morning of departure due to weather unpredictability, or inability to contact customers for a variety of reasons. Options may include:
1) cancelation of tour with full refund
2) postponement of tour until better weather on a day that suits
3) continuation of tour doing other activities (such as scenic day tour of Island) in place of normal scheduled activities.
In cases that customers choose to continue with the tour, no refund or partial refund will be made for the adjusted tour.

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【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
Please refer to https://www.sunsetsafaris.com.au/coronavirus-travel-update.php for the latest updates during the post-Covid period.

2 Overview

This One Day Tour of Moreton Island takes in the very best activities and scenery the western side of this beautiful Island has to offer during the day. Jam packed full of fun, you can experience Sand Tobogganing, Snorkeling and swimming, 4WDing along the beach and sand tracks, Transparent Kayaking over shipwrecks and much more. This is the ULTIMATE  ECO Adventure Day Tour in Queensland.

Moreton Island Get Wrecked Full Day Tour Depart From Gold Coast

 

Moreton Island is a unique paradise of golden beaches, rolling surf and beautiful fresh water lakes. Join this tour to explore and snorkel the stunning Tangalooma Shipwrecks, and see the shipwrecks in the very unique "Transparent Kayaks". Experience the exhilaration of sliding down the giant sand dunes of "The Desert" up to 70Km/h. Moreton Island is one of the great ADVENTURE DESTINATIONS in Australia, and with this tour you will experience the very best natural attractions this world famous Island has to offer.

 

Highlight
  • Pick-up and return service for Gold Coast and Brisbane
  • Enjoy a beautiful cruise across the magnificent Moreton Bay on the MiCat Ferry. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort with cafe and bar facilities 
  • Relax on the beach at the Tangalooma Wrecks and have fun in the sun 
  • *Enjoy a fully guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma Ship Wrecks - all snorkeling gear supplied (wind, weather & tidal conditions apply)

    See Nemo up close as the tour takes you on a fully guided snorkel of the Tangalooma Shipwrecks. See coral, fish, turtles and much more as you weave your way through the shipwrecks on the snorkelling discovery.

  • Safety vests available for non-swimmers to guarantee safety 
  • *May be able to see turtles, dolphins, coral and thousands of beautiful reef fish
  • Enjoy a wonderful fresh picnic lunch on the beach 
  • *Discover the hidden underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks with the fully guided Transparent Kayaks (weather & wind conditions apply)

    These amazing Kayaks allow you to see straight through the bottom of the boat to see fish, turtles, coral and even dolphins safely through a maze of sunken shipwrecks. Experience the awesome spectacle of thousands of fish swarming around the transparent Kayak as the tour guide "Feed the Fish" during the kayak adventure.

  • *Experience the awesome fish FRENZY in the Transparent Kayaks 
  • *Feel the exhilaration of sand tobogganing at speeds of up to 70km/h

    Experience the thrill of Sand Tobogganing up to 70 km/h as you visit the Desert.This fully supervised activity is guaranteed to give you the thrill ride of a lifetime as you slide down a huge naturally formed sand dune.

  • *Experience a 4WD adventure in the 4WD "Tough Bus" as the tour travels the rugged 4WD tracks of Moreton Island to "The Desert". The carefully chosen vehicles offer the best in comfort and scenic viewing pleasure while tackling the wilds of Moreton Island.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicles - go in style 
  • *Swim the crystal clear beaches of Tangalooma Beach

    Relax in the sun and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Tangalooma Beach. Go for a swim in the crystal clear water, or enjoy a spot of beach volleyball. Kick back on a sun lounge with a drink in your hand and live the good life.

  • Great fun-loving tour guides 
  • Suitable for all age groups 
  • Suitable for people of all fitness levels  
  • In cases of dangerous or poor weather conditions and rain, a scenic tour of the island may be conducted in place of affected activities

* Subject to Tidal and Weather Conditions

 

Sample Itinerary

Reference only and subjuect to change without notice. Itinerary may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence ot be swapped around days to suit tides, times & conditions

 

  • Pick up options
    • Gold Coast - 05:45 from Mantra On View Hotel (Address: 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise)
    • Brisbane - 07:00 from Brisbane Coach Terminal (Address: Parkland Cres, Brisbane City QLD 4000)
    • Brisbane - 07:45 from Port of Brisbane (Address: 14 Howard Smith Dr, Port of Brisbane QLD 4178)
  • Enjoy a beautiful cruise across the magnificent Moreton Bay on the MiCat Ferry with air-conditioned comfort with cafe and bar facilities
  • Relax on the beach at the Tangalooma Wrecks and have fun in the sun
  • Enjoy a fully guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma Ship Wrecks (wind, weather & tidal conditions apply)
  • See turtles, dolphins, coral and thousands of beautiful reef fish
  • Discover the hidden underwater wonders of the Tangalooma Wrecks with our fully guided Transparent Kayaks (weather & wind conditions apply)
  • Experience the awesome FISH FRENZY in the Transparent Kayaks
  • Feel the exhilaration of sand tobogganing at speeds of up to 70km/h
  • Experience a 4WD adventure in our 4WD "Tough Bus" as the tour travel the rugged 4WD tracks of Moreton Island to "The Desert"
  • Swim the crystal clear beaches of Tangalooma Beach
  • 18:30 drop off at Brisbane
  • 19:30 drop off at Gold Coast

 

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

● If you cancel at least 48 hour(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 48 hour(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.

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