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- Moreton Island Cape Moreton Scenic Full Day Tour Departure From Brisbane
Moreton Island Cape Moreton Scenic Full Day Tour Departure From Brisbane
- Moreton Island
- English
- 11 hours (approx.)
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Standard Inclusions
- 1. Transfer from/to Brisbane pick-up point included. Must be pre-booked.
- 2. 4WD along the magnificent Eastern Surf Beach
- 3. Swim in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools (conditions permitting)
- 4. Stop and visit the beautifully romantic 'Honeymoon Bay' and 'North Point'
- 5. 4WD in the awesome 4WD Bus to the stunning Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Museum
- 6. Swim in the breathtakingly beautiful 'Blue Lagoon' fresh water lake
- 7. Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD bus
- 8. Picnic lunch
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Moreton Island Cape Moreton Scenic Full Day Tour Departure From Gold Coast
Visit a unique paradise of golden beaches, rolling surf and beautiful fresh water lakes. |
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1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Transfer from/to Brisbane pick-up point included. Must be pre-booked.
- 2. 4WD along the magnificent Eastern Surf Beach
- 3. Swim in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools (conditions permitting)
- 4. Stop and visit the beautifully romantic 'Honeymoon Bay' and 'North Point'
- 5. 4WD in the awesome 4WD Bus to the stunning Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Museum
- 6. Swim in the breathtakingly beautiful 'Blue Lagoon' fresh water lake
- 7. Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD bus
- 8. Picnic lunch
Not included
- 1. National Park & Ferry Fee $50 per Adult, $35 per Child (0-13yr) - to be paid in cash to driver upon departure
- 2. Transport from/to hotels
- 3. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 4. Souvenirs
- 5. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Moreton Island |
|---|---|
| Depature point | 【Covid timetable】 ● Departs*: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays * Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) ● Pick-up Locations and Times: - Pick-up Point 1: Brisbane Coach Terminal (Address: Parkland Crescent, Brisbane City QLD 4000) - Pick-up Time^: 07:00 - Arrives back at approximately 18:30 - Pick-up Point 2: MiCat Ferry (Address: 14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane QLD 4178) - Pick-up Time^: 07:45 ^ Special Departure and Arrival Time may be in operate. Please refer to "Other Info" section for details. 【Normal timetable (After Covid) 】 ● Departs*: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays * Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) ● Pick-up Point and Times: - Pick-up Point 1: Brisbane Coach Terminal (Address: Parkland Crescent, Brisbane City QLD 4000) - Pick-up Time^: 07:00 - Arrives back at approximately 18:30 - Pick-up Point 2: MiCat Ferry (Address: 14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane QLD 4178) - Pick-up Time^: 07:45 ^ Special Departure and Arrival Time may be in operate. Please refer to "Other Info" section for details. |
| How to get there | ● By Car 【Brisbane Coach Terminal】 Located in Brisbane city, adjacent to Platform 10 of Roma Street train station; approximately 15km west of Brisbane Airport, takes about 20 minutes; approximately 102km north of Gold Coast Airport, takes about 1 hour 30 minutes; approximately 80km north of Surfers Paradise, takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. Closest Parking: - Cornerstone Parking - Roma Street Parkland (Address: Parkland Cres, Brisbane City QLD 4000), approximately 3 minutes walk - Parking fees apply 【MiCat Ferry】 Located approximately 19km east of Brisbane Airport, takes about 15 minutes; approximately 22km east of Brisbane City, takes about 35 minutes; approximately 86km north of Surfers Paradise, takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. - Parking fees apply ● By Public Transport 【Brisbane Coach Terminal】 The closest Train Station is Rome Street Station The closest Bus Stop is Brisbane Coach Terminal Brisbane Coach Terminal adjacent to platform 10 of Roma Street train station. - Please watch the video for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1DUA64JFug - Please check the Transport QLD timetables (https://translink.com.au/) for more details to plan your trip. 【Micat Ferry】 Unfortunately there is no direct public transport available. If you do not drive, please select Brisbane Coach Terminal departure. |
| 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 $50/Adult, $35/Child(0-13yr) 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 | ● Special Departure and Arrival Time - 27 Jan 2020 Departure Time: 08:30 Arrive Brisbane at approximately 19:15 ● Minimum age to join this tour is 4 years old. ● One Small carry-on luggage per person only (30cm x 50cm) ● In cases of dangerous or poor weather conditions and rain, a scenic tour of the island may be conducted in place of affected activities. ● 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. 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. |
2 Overview
Moreton Island is a unique paradise of golden beaches, rolling surf and beautiful fresh water lakes.The Cape Moreton Scenic Day Tour is suited to adventurers of all ages who want to explore and discover the beauty of Moreton Island headlands, lakes and hidden beaches. Explore the rich history of the indigenous clans & first European settlers of the island, & enjoy the off road adventure in the 4WD buses on this island with untamed tracks & beaches.
Moreton Island Cape Moreton Scenic Full Day Tour Departure From Brisbane
Enjoy a breathtaking SCENIC TOUR of Moreton Island in one of the comfortable 4WD coaches. This is a fully guided tour with an experienced tour guide, giving commentary of the beautiful surrounds and history of the Island.
HIGHLIGHT
- Pick-up and return service Gold Coast and Brisbane
- Enjoy a beautiful cruise across the magnificent Moreton Bay on the MiCat Ferry
- Photograph the Tangalooma Shipwrecks and Western Beaches
- 4WD along the magnificent Eastern Surf Beach looking for Pipis*
- Soak in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools *
- Stop and visit the beautifully romantic "Honeymoon Bay" and "North Point"
- Try some traditional bush tucker as eaten by the indigenous people found on the growing island (seasonal and only when available)
- 4WD in the awesome 4WD buses to the stunning 'Cape Moreton' seeing -
- Cape Moreton Lighthouse - Queensland's oldest lighthouse
- Cape Moreton Museum - learn the history and make-up of the island and culture
- Learn about the indigenous "Island way of Life" of the Local Ngugi Clan
- Discover Turtles, Dolphins, Sharks, Manta Rays and Whales during Whale Season
- Photograph Spectacular views of Moreton Island and the Eastern Beach
- Swim in the breathtakingly beautiful 'Blue Lagoon' fresh water lake (free tours *)
- Experience a 4WD adventure as we explore bushland and beaches in the comfortable air-conditioned 4WD coaches *
- Discover abandoned army bunkers and canon emplacements in the sand dunes, remnants of the defence of the Brisbane City against invading armies
- Enjoy picnic lunch on the beach and drinks on the beach (included)
- Suitable for all ages and people with low fitness levels and medium mobility
- Some walking required but not compulsory
* 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 (*Food and beverages on board are at own expense)
- 4WD along the magnificient Eastern Surf Beach
- Swim in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools (conditions permitting)
- Stop and visit the beautifully romanitc "Honeymoon Bay" and "North Point"
- 4WD in the awesome 4WD Bus to the stunning Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Museum
- Spot Turtles, Dolphins, Sharks, Manta Rays and Whales during Whale Season
- Spectacular views of Moreton Island and the Eastern Beach
- Swim in the breathtakingly beautiful "Blue Lagoon" fresh water lake
- Experience the 4WD adventure as you explore bushland and beaches in te comfortable air-conditioned 4WD buses
- See the crystal clear beaches of Tangalooma Beach
- Approximately 18:30 drop off at Brisbane
- Approximately 19:30 drop off at Gold Coast
Traditionally called Moorgumpin, meaning place of sandhills, Moreton Island is packed with adventure and natural wonder, Moreton Island is only 40 kilometres off the Brisbane shoreline and can be easily accessed by boat, barge or ferry.
Just off the shores of the island live the rusting bones of old hulls famously known as the wrecks on Moreton Island. A total of 17 vessels were deliberately sunken between the 60’s and the 80’s and now reside in the turquoise waters of Moreton Bay. The wrecks provide a stunning snorkelling spot for visitors where you can swim alongside over 100 species of fish and the occasional dolphin, wobbegong and dugong.
Swim in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools (conditions permitting)
Stop and visit the beautifully romantic “Honeymoon Bay” and “North Point”
4WD in the awesome 4WD buses to the stunning “Cape Moreton” seeing Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Museum
Departure Point: Brisbane Transit Centre Bus Bay 26-30 (Level 3, 151-171 Roma Street Brisbane)
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
4 FAQ
Yes. There is AU$20 pp holiday surcharge for the Moreton Island 2-day tour during Christmas holiday period, New Year’s Day and Easter long weekend. There is no surcharge on other public holidays.
Yes, you can. However, we can only allow one-time change (subject to availability), and the change must be made and confirmed with our reservations staff at least 24 hours prior to your original departure date. After one change has been made, no more change is allowed and a 100% cancellation fee applies (that is, no refund will be given).
Please bring your own towels, amenities and hairdryer (if needed) as these are not provided by the accommodation provider.
Unfortunately WIFI service is not available on the Island.
No. Please bring your own towels.
Yes. There is a cold shower for you to freshen up after your swim.
Yes, and for free. We have a wide range of life jackets and body board for floatation.
The boat trip is approximately 75 minutes from the Port of Brisbane to Moreton Island.
The Local Fees/Pay On Board Fees include the return boat ticket and the national park fee. The national park fee allows you to access the National park/World Heritage Listed Area.