Moreton Bay - Brisbane Tourist Guide
Moreton Bay extends from Caloundra down to the Gold Coast Seaway stretching 125km in length. The bay itself is located around half an hour from Brisbane’s city centre.
These waters are a veritable playground for anglers as there are many fishing adventures for you to take part in.
The bay’s waters are also important for commercial fishing operators who provide seafood, such as the delicious Moreton Bay Bugs, to the market.
There are in total 360 islands in the bay, some have been converted into residential islands like Bribie Island, while others are tourist hot spots like Moreton Island (see below) and North Stradbroke Island.
Boat Charters
Moreton Bay is protected by three main islands from the Pacific Ocean and is described as lagoonal. These calm, shallow waters with an average depth of 6.8 metres offer scuba divers and snorkelers great visibility. There’s a whole host of charter fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and general tour operators working out of Moreton Bay.
Moreton Island
Moreton Island is the world’s third largest sand island and is located around an hour by boat from Moreton Bay. Development has been heavily restricted so that 95% of the Island remains National Park. It’s a great place to get away from the fast pace lifestyle of Brisbane City and its fun water and land activities make it a great destination for tourists.
You can easily spend quite a few days lazing in one of the few Moreton Island resorts, swim in the calm waters, snorkel, go sand toboganning and bushwalk through the park and visit the oldest lighthouse in Queensland.
Moreton Island is also one of the only places in the world where you can hand feed wild dolphins. From Tangalooma Resort you can watch these beautiful creatures play in the waters and come in each day for a snack which you can feed to them.
As development has been capped on the island there are limited accommodation choices. Take a look at the options we’ve listed and stay for a few or as many days as you like on Moreton Island.
Tours & Cruises to Moreton Island
Moreton Island Scuba Diving with optional Brisbane Transfers
Gear up and hit the waters of lovely Moreton Island off the coast of Brisbane for some quality snorkelling around the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks on this great value full day tour. Departing at 7:00am, you'll tour one of South East QLD's most popular and easily accessible dive spots - this is a great value way for divers both beginner and advanced to get up close with marine life in a lovely part of the region renowned for its high populations of sea turtles, dolphins and even dugongs.
Moreton Island Snorkel and Sand Boarding 4WD Day Trip from Brisbane
Enjoy an adrenalin-filled adventure including two of Moreton Island's most popular activities on a 4WD day trip from Brisbane. Your action-packed day includes sand boarding on the island’s sand dunes, as well as snorkeling amongst the Tangalooma Shipwrecks, home to one of Queensland's most diverse marine ecosystems.
Moreton Island Day Tour From Brisbane with Kayaking and Snorkelling
Enjoy an island escape on this great value day tour to Moreton Island near Brisbane. Encounter marine life on a guided snorkel or kayak and a thrilling 4WD to the desert to take part in an exciting sandboarding tour. This popular South East Queensland getaway is teeming with fish, turtles, dolphins and even dugongs who may pop up to say hello during your aquatic adventure as you explore the iconic Tangalooma Island shipwrecks.
Tangalooma Island Resort Day with Snorkelling and Dolphin Feeding
Take a guided snorkel tour through the magical Tangalooma Shipwrecks of Moreton Island. The crystal clear waters that surround the wrecks are filled with over 200 species of fish and 130 species of coral, not to mention 3 different species of marine sea turtle, dolphins and even our resident Wobbegong sharks and stingrays. This guided tour begins at the Tangalooma beach front, with a short boat ride to the wrecks, with all snorkel gear provided.
Tangalooma Island Resort Day Cruise, Dolphin Feeding and Quad Bike Tour
Head over to Moreton Island for a glorious day at the Tangalooma Island Resort and discover the hidden gems of the island with a guided ATV quad bike tour. Then take some time to explore the island’s resort facilities, restaurants and beaches. You’ll have plenty of time for a refreshing dip in the ocean or snorkel from the beach before the evening’s dolphin feeding program commences at sunset.
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) from Brisbane
Spend a blissful day on Moreton Island exploring the beaches, reef, and dunes on this tour from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise. Travel with an experienced guide in a rugged 4WD. You’ll snorkel or bodyboard, paddle transparent kayaks, and try sandboarding on the dunes. Your day includes a picnic lunch on the beach.
More Tours & Activities at Moreton Island
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