Moreton Island/Mulgumpin:
Island adventure tours
Unleash your sense of adventure on Moreton Island/Mulgumpin, where fun-fuelled activities abound. While some travellers live for adrenaline-filled adventure, others prefer a spot of pampering, or perhaps a dose of wildlife watching. Moreton Island/Mulgumpin presents a spectrum of activities befitting all holidaymakers’ styles - the only challenge is narrowing down your itinerary. On the island of ‘more’, there’s more fun to be had, more relaxation to indulge in and more memories to make on Moreton. Never fear, we’re here to help you plan your escapade.
To take a deep-dive and become better acquainted with Moreton Island/Mulgumpin, allow Australian Sunset Safaris to be your expert guides. From paddling transparent kayaks over the wrecks on one of its ‘Get Wrecked’ tours, to snorkelling, scenic day-tripping, night kayaking on illuminated kayaks, and sandboarding, there’s a host of tours to tempt Moreton Island/Mulgumpin visitors.
Locally owned tour operators See Moreton whisk guests away on a marine discovery tour they’re unlikely to forget anytime soon. Set sail on a boat tour with marine experts, explore the Tangalooma Wrecks, see local dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles, snorkel among colourful fish, kayak over clear waters, relax on the island’s sparkling beaches, and enjoy a tropical buffet lunch. All you need to do is pack your swimwear and hop aboard.
Small-group, eco-focussed Moreton Bay Escapes offers one-day, two-day and three-day discovery trips of the island. Ideal for first-time visitors, its Moreton Island/Mulgumpin 4WD Eco Explorer Day Tour takes you on a whirlwind adventure to Cape Moreton Lighthouse and lookout, Honeymoon Bay and North Point, the Blue Lagoon, Harpers Rock, the wrecks, and more. The tour includes wildlife spotting, nature walks and epic 4WD-ing across the island.
For those who really want to deep-dive into the marine-life-filled waters surrounding Moreton Island/Mulgumpin, Brisbane’s Go Dive takes divers on charter trips that allow them to do exactly that. Get up-close with the colourful creatures that dwell in the bay alongside expert instructors.
For a refined tour of Moreton Island/Mulgumpin and Moreton Bay beyond, River to Bay offers day cruises, snorkelling experiences, and a signature Champagne and Oyster Tour that tickles the fancy of foodies. As part of the three-hour Champagne and Oyster Tour, guests step aboard a high-speed fleet, watch dolphins, turtles, dugongs and rays at play, sample fresh oysters straight from the sea, learn about oyster farming and sip on sparkling wines as the sun sets. And, if you’re not an oyster devotee, you can order a cheese board instead.
Those with a thirst for adventure and love of fishing can book a spot with Moreton Island/Mulgumpin Fishing Charters. On a state-of-the-art boat you can fish from productive reefs, shoals, and wrecks around the Cape Moreton area and beyond.
Or, take to the skies and see Moreton Bay from above on a scenic flight with Elite Helicopters. As part of a 30-minute tour from the company’s luxurious lounge, you can take in the sights of Moreton Island’s vibrant sands and waters from great heights.
Those staying at Tangalooma Island Resort can choose to book activities from an impressively wide range of experiences while staying on the island. There’s ATV quad bike tours, Blue Lagoon safari bus tours, scenic helicopter flights, segway beach tours, sand tobogganing, catamaran hire, clear-bottom kayak tours, marine discovery cruises, scuba diving, sea scooter safaris, snorkelling, and a few massage and beauty treatments to select from. You can visit the resort’s website or chat with the team about which experience to try first.
