Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Brisbane, Australia

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Outty Ranking 77 4.4 · 710 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $128
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Outty Ranking

77/100

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Traveler rating

4.4/5

Based on 710 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast worth booking?

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast is a 9-hour experience in Brisbane, Australia, from $128 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 710 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
77 / 100
Rating
4.4/5 (710)
Duration
9 hours
From
$128 per person

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD vehicle along the sands to Tangalooma Wrecks, where you'll see incredible coral reefs on snorkel and kayak outings. You'll also go inland for an exhilarating sandboarding experience on massive sand dunes. This action-packed tour includes a lunch on the beach and time to soak up the scenery of lovely Moreton Island, the third largest sand island in the world. We are the only company that does 3 activties on a full-day tour!

What you get

    About this experience

    Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD vehicle along the sands to Tangalooma Wrecks, where you'll see incredible coral reefs on snorkel and kayak outings. You'll also go inland for an exhilarating sandboarding experience on massive sand dunes. This action-packed tour includes a lunch on the beach and time to soak up the scenery of lovely Moreton Island, the third largest sand island in the world. We are the only company that does 3 activties on a full-day tour!

    What's included

    Included

    • Life Vests for Non-swimmers
    • Wetsuits FOC
    • Fully Guided Tour
    • Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island
    • Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers
    • Shuttle Bus Transfers from Brisbane Coach Terminal or Gold Coast
    • DIY sandwiches/wraps for lunch
    • Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment

    Not included

    • Admission fees
    • Private hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Swim Wear, Beach Towel & Sunscreen
    • Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Moreton Island

      In the morning, your 4WD coach picks you up from the Gold Coast or Brisbane, then travels to the ferry to Moreton Island. During the 75-minute ferry ride across Moreton Bay, take in views from the deck or cabin, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. When you reach the island, your 4WD-vehicle drives along the sand to the Tangalooma Wrecks where you have several options for beachside fun. Follow your guide on a snorkeling tour of the famous shipwrecks; the 15 vessels were purposely sunk here to create a breakwall. This resulting reef is home to colorful corals, tropical fish, trevally, yellowtail, wobbegong, kingfish and more. If snorkeling doesn’t appeal to you, use the provided transparent bodyboards to paddle in search of turtles, reef fish, coral and other critters, or simply relax on the white-sand beach. After the snorkel tour, your guide serves a picnic lunch before leading a tour on transparent kayaks to explore the Tangalooma Wrecks. Stay dry as you view an amazing array of fish right below your kayak. (Please note that a 4WD tour around the island will replace the snorkeling and kayaking if conditions are unfavorable). Next, hang on tight as your driver takes your 4WD on rough inland tracks to tall sand dunes that are ideal for sandboarding, a fun, high-adrenaline activity comparable to tobogganing. It is possible to reach speeds of up to 30 mphr (50 kph) as you zip down the dunes. After sandboarding, return to the coast and enjoy a swim at Tangalooma Beach (if time allows). Then catch the ferry back to the mainland and reach Brisbane or the Gold Coast in the evening.

      360 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Brisbane

    (Self-drive option) Also known as the MiCat Ferry. You can find free parking at Ampol service station. Please meet the Guides at the sheltered waiting area next to the carpark near the ferry by 7:30am. Do not board the ferry before checking in with the Guides.

    Meeting point

    Brisbane

    Departs 5:45am from Mantra On View Hotel (loading zone in front of main entrance), 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.

    Meeting point

    Brisbane

    Departs 7:00am from Brisbane Coach Terminal, located on Parkland Crescent, adjacent to Platform 10 of Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    (Self-drive option) Also known as the MiCat Ferry. You can find free parking at Ampol service station. Please meet the Guides at the sheltered waiting area next to the carpark near the ferry by 7:30am. Do not board the ferry before checking in with the Guides.

    Ends at

    Departs 5:45am from Mantra On View Hotel (loading zone in front of main entrance), 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.

    Ends at

    Departs 7:00am from Brisbane Coach Terminal, located on Parkland Crescent, adjacent to Platform 10 of Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane.

    Options you can book

    • MiCat Ferry, Port of Brisbane

      Return Ferry and Park Fees: To be paid onsite $85 for an Adult and $65 for a Child Starting point: Moreton Island Adventures, 14 Howard Smith Dr, Port Of Brisbane QLD 4178, Australia

    • Gold Coast

      Return Ferry and Park Fees: To be paid onsite $85 for an Adult and $65 for a Child Starting point: Mantra on View Surfers Paradise, 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

    • Brisbane

      Return Ferry and Park Fees: To be paid onsite $85 for an Adult and $65 for a Child Starting point: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Australian Sunset Safaris

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • National park and ferry fees AU$85 (per adult) / AU$65 (per child 13 years & under) must be paid to the driver upon departure
    • MUST contact us to change pick up locations
    • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
    • This tour is not suitable for young infants under 4 years old
    • Please bring towel, swimwear, sunscreen & hat
    • No refunds for all No Shows
    • Office hours are 9am - 5pm, you must contact us by phone after work hours.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 710 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    4 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    710 verified traveler reviews for Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    E4935KNstevek · October 2026

    Family fun

    Very good day trip to the island with the family

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    J7298FHracheli · October 2026

    Very Overpriced Quantity over Quality

    This was a really fun filled day, I am happy we did it but I am not sure I would do it with them again. We did the Get Wrecked tour booked through trip advisor. The checkin process at the coach was quite chaotic and felt very time consuming. I think filling out waivers online or on the bus there would have been a lot easier. The ferry was great there is snacks and expensive playing cards. Things to do which is so nice and a beautiful view. We were split into 4 groups which was really 2 giant groups. We had to walk a bit along the sand to our first thing which was snorkelling. There was a guy he was maybe in his 30’s a white guy that was SO rude and screaming at people to get ready and threatening to leave us behind if we weren’t done fast enough (he was the guy who did the kayaking) and although I didn’t care a lot of international non native english speakers were panicking and looking at me saying they were scared he would leave them. That is just insane to say if you are a group. The snorkelling was nice I think her name was Danielle maybe; I don’t remember but she was SO sweet and kind. I will say the wetsuits had tons of rips and the snorkels were very cheap and broken. My first one was bit through it was so gross. They are like dollar tree ones, like come on guys these are super expensive experiences at least give us good supplies. Snorkelling was really neat and we saw so many fish, and it was neat. However it was super fast paced and we spent more time waiting for other people than actually getting to go explore. Also there was SO MANY people and groups it was so hard to actually enjoy it be all on top of one another which was so frustrating. Then we had about 1 minute to take off gear and go kayaking. The kayaks were fine but a bit scratched and foggy which sucked. But it was nice to see the wrecks from above. But we had to dodge so many different people to get by which sucked. The guy who ran kayaking was also screaming at us the whole time we were trying to get wetsuits on to hurry up. Then we had maybe 15 minutes for lunch and the food was actually really good it was build your own wraps but we had a lot of options, chips, biscuits, and granola bars. However we had nowhere to sit and we couldn’t eat it in time so most either we took it with us on the bus or we didn’t eat. Mind you we also had nowhere plates which was insane to me. Mind you that guy also screaming for us to hurry up yet again. Rumor has it that it is the owners son? I sure hope not! Then we went on a bus to the dunes and did sandboarding which was really fun but exhausting and insanely expensive with the national park fee. The boards you had to hold up it would make more sense to have them already curved up….I think they just enjoy watching people crash lol. It was fun, it’s a lot to walk and a ton of just waiting doing nothing. If I went back I’d only do water activities. Overall I really disliked the rude guy yelling all the time it was off putting, the gear was old, it was too fast paced and quite a bit disorganised. Definitely a quantity over quality experience. It was already super expensive plus the additional fees when we got there. I would say it was fun to get to do it all but I definitely would not do it again. I just wish they were a little kinder. I think that the whole day on the island needs to be extended about 2 hours so water sports aren’t rushed and we can have a proper lunch. If you are older, a child or unfit I would highly not recommend this!! Also their website is super outdated and hard to use. Looks very unprofessional which did make me nervous to choose this. I would recommend going to Moreton Island yourself instead with a snorkel and doing it yourself it would be more enjoyable.. Disclaimer: the dates on the photos is because my camera was set to the wrong date. We went 1 October 2026 from Brisbane bus terminal and back.

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    davidcI6218WV · October 2026

    Great day in the sun

    Very fun day, easy pickup and drop off. Knowledgeable and friendly guides kept everyone on the same page despite various levels of experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    emilywU5612QD · October 2026

    10/10 trip

    amazing experience and awesome people running it

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    F9393ABscotto · October 2026

    Could be better

    The trip felt too rushed, no time for exploring, the tour guides had too many people to watch over which had them panicking at points especially in the water with weak swimmers. Otherwise its a nice island, its a shane 4 hours of the 8 were spent on a barge.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $128 to $249
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    248
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 77

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)58
    Review evidence (18% weight)98
    Booking momentum (14% weight)97
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)78
    Local standing (8% weight)9
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Brisbane.

    How much does Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast cost?

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    Prices start at $128 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Brisbane usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Brisbane is not rushed.

    Is Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 710 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Brisbane, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    Around 248 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Brisbane can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Brisbane and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Brisbane within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Brisbane?

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    On Outty we rank every Brisbane experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane, Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane, Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Brisbane?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Brisbane?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    Included: Life Vests for Non-swimmers; Wetsuits FOC; Fully Guided Tour; Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island; and Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers. Not included: Admission fees; Private hotel pickup and drop-off; Swim Wear, Beach Towel & Sunscreen; and Additional food and drinks (available to purchase). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    (Self-drive option) Also known as the MiCat Ferry. You can find free parking at Ampol service station. Please meet the Guides at the sheltered waiting area next to the carpark near the ferry by 7:30am. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair; and This tour is not suitable for young infants under 4 years old. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    Across 710 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including MiCat Ferry, Port of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Brisbane. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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