Untamed Moreton
A wild Moreton Island day by private 4WD and boat. Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks, spot dolphins and seasonal whales, and unwind over a secluded beach picnic lunch.
Area
Queensland
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
A journey that reveals the wild beauty of Moreton Island across vibrant marine life, remote landscapes, and island exploration.
The day begins with a scenic vehicle ferry transfer across Moreton Bay, setting the tone for an unhurried escape into one of Queensland's most untouched island environments. Once ashore, guests are taken by private 4WD through expansive remote beaches and inland tracks, with opportunities to spot koalas, kangaroos, dolphins, and seasonal whales as the landscape shifts between coast and bushland. The day's marine highlight is snorkeling the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks, where the calm waters reveal one of the region's most distinctive underwater environments. The experience is rounded out with a relaxed beach picnic lunch, served in a secluded coastal setting.
For those seeking a more elevated arrival, the experience can be reimagined with turbine helicopter transfers from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, opening with sweeping aerial views over Moreton Bay and the island's vast sand dunes. From there, the day continues with private 4WD exploration of remote beaches, snorkeling the Tangalooma Wrecks, and a beach picnic lunch, offering the same essence of the island approached with greater scale and ease.
The experience can be personalized further with a selection of personalized additions, all available by inquiry. Guests may choose a private surf safari with Olympic coach Bede Durbidge, private surfing with a local surf coach, beach fishing along the island's quieter stretches, or a chef-hosted beachside lunch where the day's discoveries are met with considered, oceanside dining.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationThe Reef House
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View AccommodationSpicers Hidden Vale
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View Accommodationqualia
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View AccommodationSilky Oaks Lodge
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View AccommodationInterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef
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View AccommodationMt. Mulligan Lodge
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View AccommodationLizard Island
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Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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Every Scott Dunn Choice hotel is selected for exceptional service and authentic experiences; where our longstanding relationships open doors others simply cannot.
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