Things to do at Tangalooma Island Resort Australia, Day Trip Itinerary
If you are planning a trip to Moreton Island Australia and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Moreton Island is the third-largest sand island in the world and has the tallest coastal sand dune in the world. The island is well known for sandboarding and its wild dolphin feeding program. There are many things to do at Tangalooma Resort. You will find crystal clear water, white sand beaches, rocky shores, wetlands, coral reefs, bush, sand dunes, mangroves, seagrass meadows, the first lighthouse in Queensland, shipwrecks, sandboarding, wild dolphin feeding, whales, pelicans, and fresh oysters. Moreton Island is a 75-minute ferry ride across Moreton Bay from Brisbane Australia. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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History of Australia’s Tangalooma Island Resort
Tangalooma Resort is a private resort located on Moreton Island known for its wild dolphin feeding. 35 years ago lights were installed on the jetty at Tangalooma Resort. The lights attracted baitfish. Resort staff noticed dolphins feeding on the baitfish each night and began hand-feeding them. A family of wild dolphins continues to return to the resort each night. The Tangalooma dolphins have names and each dolphin is known by the guides.
How to Feed Wild Dolphin
Tangalooma Resort runs a wild dolphin feeding program. The experience begins with dolphin education. Guests wash their hands before being led into the water waist-high. A guide hands you a dead fish, you hold the fish out into the water and a dolphin swims up and takes the fish from your hand. Dolphins have sensitive skin and there is no touching.
The program ensures the dolphins do not become reliant on humans for food. 10-15% of the daily food intake is provided by the feeding program. Be sure to ask an observer on the pier to take pictures of your bucket list experience for you. Moreton Island and Tangalooma Resort is an easy day trip from Brisbane Australia on the Tangalooma ferry.
Things to Do in and Around Tangalooma Island Resort
Hand-feed wild bottlenose dolphins
Toboggan down a sand dune at 40 km per hour
Snorkel or Sea Scooter the Tangalooma Wrecks reef
Take a helicopter ride and photograph the Tangalooma Wrecks and Dolphin Lake from above
Paddleboard or clear-bottom kayak at Tangalooma Beach
Take a 4×4 ride through the bush
Cruise along Moreton Bay in a glass-bottom boat
Take a banana boat or tube ride
Go whale watching, a whale sighting is guaranteed
Enjoy sunset cocktails
Hike to the top of Mount Tempest for panoramic views
Parasail above crystal clear water
Explore the beach on a fat wheeled bike or Segway
Learn the importance of conservation and protection of wildlife at the Eco Centre
Eat Moreton Bay Bug (similar to lobster)
Learn about Australian birds and feed a Kookaburra or Pelican
Take a catamaran sailing lesson
Ride an ATV on the beach and through the sand dunes
Go for a swim in the freshwater Blue Lagoon
Relax in North Point’s Champagne Pools
Visit Cape Moreton Lighthouse, the first lighthouse in Queensland
Eat fresh oysters at Kooringal’s Gutter Bar
Photograph the half-moon shaped Honeymoon Bay from above
Hike up Harper’s Rock and enjoy the view
Check out the Cowan Cowan WWII bunkers
Check the Tangalooma Island Resort website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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