SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND ISLANDS
2 night short tour from £ 209pp
Moreton Island
TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT
3★PLUS
With heaps of tours and activities on offer , Tangalooma is the jewel of Moreton Bay and ideal for those seeking an understated yet unique adventure . Look forward to two swimming pools and a selection of dining experiences , with both local and internationally inspired flavours on offer . Hotel standard rooms are a short walk from the resort centre and feature a shower , mini fridge and private balcony perfect for watching the magnificent Queensland sunsets over Moreton Bay and Brisbane .
MORETON ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS
2 NIGHT SHORT TOUR EXPERIENCE
DAY 1 Brisbane / Moreton Island
Make your way to the Tangalooma Wharf on Holt Street in Brisbane for the relaxing 75 minute ferry ride across to Moreton Island . Transfer to the Tangalooma Island Resort and once settled in , the rest of the day is yours . Moreton is the world ’ s third largest sand island and home to amazing natural flora and fauna , so switch yourself to island time and get ready for adventure , discovery and more than a little fun . The star attraction at the resort is the unique guest activity of hand feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins that visit the shores each evening at sunset .
DAY 2 Moreton Island
At leisure to try your hand at some of the resort activities , many of which are free , including tennis , squash , pelican feeding , Old Whaling Station tours , kookaburra feeding and learning all about the Tangalooma wild dolphins with an Eco Ranger . Further water and land based options are available at a supplement , such as kayak hire , marine discovery cruises , parasailing , sea scooter safaris , snorkelling the famed Tangalooma wrecks , helicopter scenic flights and segway beach tours to name but a few . Be sure to set some time aside to explore the island itself where highlights include Big and Little Sandhills , the Blue Lagoon , Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Mount Tempest , the highest coastal sand dune in the world .
DAY 3 Moreton Island / Brisbane
If time allows , fit in another activity before you transfer back to Brisbane by ferry , where the tour concludes .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily from Brisbane .
Accommodation : 3★Plus Tangalooma Island Resort in a hotel standard room .
Meals : Room only .
Tour price : The price shown includes return catamaran transfers from Brisbane to Moreton Island , return transfers from ferry to the resort , accommodation as shown , and select resort activities as outlined . from £ 199 per person per night from £ 94 per person per night
LADY ELLIOT ISLAND ECO RESORT
3★PLUS Lady Elliott Island
Situated within a highly protected ‘ Green Zone ’, rustic Lady Elliott Island is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life and known for its abundance of manta rays , turtles and unspoilt coral reef . Daily activities , which do not impact the pristine environment , offer the chance to view the incredible fringing reef with its thriving corals and colourful fish . Sustainability focuses on water use , protecting biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions .
Features : 44 rooms • restaurant • cafe • bar
• saltwater swimming pool • PADI dive shop
• children ’ s playground • reef education centre
• activities office • WiFi in select areas only
Accommodation : In garden units with ceiling fan , shower , mini fridge and terrace . There is no air-conditioning , TV , telephone , radio or WiFi .
Upgrade options : Reef units which are nearer the lagoon • Glamping tents • two bedroom units .
Meals : Half board .
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Glamping tent
Note : Environmental charge of $ 8 per person per day payable locally ( up to maximum of $ 24pp ). There is no mobile phone reception .
PREMIER PLUS
FREE use of snorkel equipment & snorkel lesson . FREE glass bottom boat / guided snorkel tour : One per person per stay . FREE guided island activities .
HERON ISLAND
3★PLUS Heron Island
Experience nature at its best on Heron Island , world famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of marine life . Easily accessible from Gladstone , the island is on the Great Barrier Reef , so you can snorkel straight from the beach and also have over 20 dive sites just a short boat ride away . Perfect for both couples and families seeking easy access to the Great Barrier Reef , plus sustainability initiatives include recycling , reducing waste and solar power .
Features : 109 rooms • restaurant • bar
• swimming pool • tennis • spa • snorkelling
• diving • daily activities • stargazing • turtle watching • seasonal children ’ s programme ( 7-12 years )• WiFi in select areas only Accommodation : In ground floor turtle rooms , which are set amongst the ancient Pisonia Forest , with ceiling fan , shower , fridge and deck . Rooms do not have television , telephone or airconditioning .
Upgrade options : Reef rooms • suites with air-conditioning • family rooms . Meals : Breakfast .
Note : Environmental charge of $ 8 per person per day payable locally ( up to maximum of $ 24pp ). There is no mobile phone coverage on the island .
PREMIER PLUS
FREE guided walks .
visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 900