TANGATOURS OVERVIEW

Adventures at Tangalooma, Moreton Island

Unearth thrilling adventures and unforgettable experiences above and below the ocean’s surface with Tangatours, at Tangalooma Island Resort in the heart of Moreton Island.

Tangatours is your one-stop destination for discovering the island’s most exhilarating, captivating and rejuvenating experiences. We offer a wide range of tours to help you make the most of your time here, and to enhance your island escape. No matter if you’re an adrenaline junkie chasing a thrill or a sun-seeking holidaymaker just eager to chill – we’ve got you covered! Our friendly and professional team are on-hand to offer advice and guide you on your quest to discover the very best experiences the beautiful Tangalooma waterfront has to offer.

Feel your spirits soar as you take to the sky for an exhilarating parasailing adventure. Zoom along white sandy beaches on a guided segway tour, or cruise peacefully through the calm waters of this aquatic playground. Slip beneath the surface of the crystal-clear waters to explore intriguing shipwrecks teaming with magnificent marine life on a sea scooter, snorkel or scuba dive tour. There are so many ways to encounter the magic of Moreton Island’s western waterfront!

If you’re an explorer eager to ‘go your own way’, our extensive range of hire equipment can kit you out with everything you need to create your own adventure. We have everything from wetsuits, snorkel and scuba gear to kayaks, stand up paddleboards and fishing tackle. For those craving a little relaxation, our massage and beauty hut awaits. Immerse your senses in beachside bliss, with a range of indulgent treatments to soothe body and soul and spirit.

Tangatours main office is located on the beachfront just a short stroll north of the main jetty at Tangalooma Island Resort.

Come and join us for an adventure you’ll never forget!

Adventure Activities

Tangatours delivers enthralling island adventures from land, sea and sky. Our extensive range of action-packed activities are sure to get your adrenaline pumping as you embrace the wild and free spirit of island life.

Experience the breathtaking sensation of flight as you soar above the island’s spectacular coastline on an unforgettable parasailing adventure. Floating up to 150 metres above the ocean, you’ll marvel at the serenity of your bird’s eye view of the shipwrecks, lush sea grass beds and stunning island scenery. Below, wild dolphins, dugongs and turtles glide majestically through the shallows of the sandbar, creating a moving, living seascape beneath your feet.

For those who like the sensation of speed without raising a sweat, our guided Segway Tours are a perfect blend of adventure without exertion. Weave your way up and down the beach as we zoom towards the Northern Logs, learning some fascinating island facts along the way.

Get your family or friends together to experience the rush of an exhilarating banana-boat ride. Feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and the refreshing spray of saltwater on your skin.

Beneath the glistening surface, a watery wonderland awaits your exploration. Our snorkel tours provide the perfect opportunity to immerse your senses in this incredible underwater world filled with magnificent marine life and colourful corals. Snorkelling is accessible to people of all swimming abilities with a range of flotation aids available and all tours closely supervised by a small group in-water guide.

If you wish to delve a little deeper, discover the incredible sensation of scuba diving or join a certified diver guided tour to get up-close to over 200 species of fish, 130 species of coral and 15 semi-submerged vessels. We have scuba options to suit children and absolute beginners through to experienced divers.

Our epic Sea Scooter Safaris invite you to plunge into fun as you’re propelled through the water behind our user-friendly machines.

Calmer Cruising

If you’re looking for a more relaxed way to get out on the water, our clear bottom kayak tours and informative sightseeing cruises are sure to float your boat.

Climb aboard our clear bottom kayaks for a unique way to experience the splendour beneath the surface without the need to dive in. Paddling in pairs, you’ll embark on a peaceful guided tour to explore the surrounding waters of the Tangalooma shipwrecks. Your kayak’s unique transparent bottom provides a window into the clear waters, teaming with a vast assortment of tropical and sub-tropical fish species and corals. You may also happen to encounter larger marine wildlife, such as dolphins, dugongs and turtles which are known to inhabit the area.

Alternatively, our ever-popular Marine Discovery Cruise or Fish Feeding and Wreck Tour offer informative audio commentary about the island, wrecks and resident marine life, with the possibility of cruising alongside some of our most loved marine animals such as sea turtles, dolphins, and dugongs. These tours are conducted in a specially constructed touring boat complete shaded seating areas and glass bottom viewing pods for an enhanced sightseeing experience. You’ll also be offered the opportunity to participate in an interactive fish feeding session from the comfort of our vessel. To learn more about our boat cruises, please listen to the ‘Tangatours Day Cruises’ immersive audio guide, available in the ‘Related Experiences’ section below.

Night Tours

As the sun dips low across the ocean, a new set of adventures await.

Soak in the natural serenity of a Dusk Kayak Tour. Slide your paddle through the water’s calm surface, which glistens with a golden glow reflecting the day’s final rays. Beneath your feet in this glass bottomed kayak, the underwater world comes alive with evening activity, while above the surface, a growing sense of calm stillness seems to wash over you as day slips silently into evening.

Alternatively, find your balance and enjoy a few laughs on our entertaining Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard Tour. With our experienced guides on-hand to help teach you the basics, these tours are perfect for beginners and anyone keen to explore Moreton Bay and its marine life bathed in a beautiful sunset.

Or end your day in pleasant serenity aboard our relaxing Sunset Cruise. As the sun melts into the horizon, drinks are poured, music is played, and happy holidaymakers reflect on their day’s adventures. Expert audio commentary accompanies the journey, revealing the history and incredible marine life of Moreton Island.

As darkness descends, join us for a unique and captivating evening of discovery aboard our purpose-built glass bottom boat to the world-famous Tangalooma Wrecks. As our guide sheds light on the history of Moreton Island, our vessel illuminates a breathtaking underwater world below, teaming with marine life such as sleeping turtles. This is sure to be a truly enlightening experience!

Equipment Hire

Once you’ve taken some of our tours and are familiar with what’s on offer, or if you prefer to travel at your own pace, check out our range of fun-fuelling water sports equipment available for hire.

Take your time exploring the crystal-clear waters of the Tangalooma Lagoon and the intriguing nooks and crannies of the Tangalooma Shipwrecks teaming with marine life. Your snorkel hire includes wetsuit, fins, snorkel, mask and life jacket (if required), ensuring you’re all kitted out for an exciting ocean adventure. For certified divers, we also offer a range of scuba equipment, allowing you to enjoy up-close encounters with our spectacular underwater world.

As with all marine adventures, our guests need to be mindful of the prevailing weather conditions and always use hire gear within the limits of their swimming ability.

For those who prefer to stay above the surface, we offer single and double kayaks, stand up paddleboards and even motorboats, so you can captain your own adventure within our beautiful bay.

Or for the ultimate excitement (or for those who can’t decide where to begin) why not purchase an Adventure Day Pass? This ticket to freedom out on the water entitles you to three hours each of kayak, stand up paddleboard and snorkel equipment use, as well as all day wetsuit and fishing gear hire (including bait and tackle).

Hire equipment is available from 8:30am to 5pm, subject to availability, weather and some other conditions. Pop by to check out our range at Tangalooma Water Sports, just a short walk north of the island ferry jetty and our Tangatours office, next to the main resort pool.

So, head on down, grab some gear and head out on your own adventure of a lifetime!

Accessibility Overview

Here at Tangatours we are eager to share our love of adventure with all guests.

However, due to the adventure and water-based nature of our offerings, some activities may represent additional risks for some guests. To ensure your safety, age, weight and other restrictions may apply and vary across our experiences. If you have any injury, medical condition (such as pregnancy, epilepsy, asthma, or cardiovascular conditions), disability, disease, or illness which may be aggravated by these activities, or may interfere with your ability to safely participate, please do not book your tour online. Instead, please contact us directly on +61 07 3410 6927 to discuss your options with our friendly staff. As a small and adaptable business, we will do our best to safely accommodate your needs wherever possible. If you are unsure regarding your particular circumstances, please contact us in the first instance.

Please Note: In accordance with our medical guidelines, Tangatours reserves the right to cancel any booking as deemed necessary, such as if participation would pose an unacceptable health or safety risk to yourself or others.

All guests purchasing Tangatours products must be travelling on the Tangalooma ferry or staying at Tangalooma Island Resort.

Our main office features ramp access, a wide entry and plenty of open space to manoeuvre. We have beach matting available in front of our office to aid mobility over the upper soft sand section of the beach, and our pontoon and glass bottom boats offer ramp access directly off the shore. Accessible toilets are located within the resort’s main building, adjacent to the Tangatours office.