Tangalooma Island Resort

Overview

For your Moreton Island accommodation, be sure to book at Tangalooma Island Resort. Get a break from the hustle and bustle of life and take a grand Moreton Island holiday vacation with friends or the whole family.

With its untouched national park, white sandy beaches, and the crystal clear waters, relaxing comes so naturally at Moreton Island Resort. You may say this is a “heaven on earth” experience that you will never forget.

Make your stay more enjoyable by having unlimited fun feeding the dolphins, sand tobogganing, and quad biking. Where else but only here at the Tangalooma Island Resort!

Getting There

Please note: We automatically (unless advised otherwise in the 'Guest Comments' section of the booking form) book number of passengers requested on accommodation on the 10am launch service from Brisbane to Tangalooma on your day of arrival, and same number of passengers on the 4pm boat from the resort on departure day.

Payment to be made on arrival - adults $70.00 return and children (3 - 14 yrs inclusive) $36.00. If these services are not required, or you wish to hold additional seats, please notify our reservations staff (8.30am-5pm seven days) at least 24 hours prior to travel, failure to do so will incur a 50% cancellation fee on any unused services we have held on your behalf.

Tangalooma runs three high speed passenger catamaran services from our wharf at Holt Street, Pinkenba in Brisbane to the resort on Moreton Island. Departure times from Brisbane are 7.30am, 10am and 5pm Daily. An additional service operates at 12.30pm on Saturday/Sunday/Monday. The journey takes 75 minutes. The return Catamaran from Tangalooma departs at 9am,4pm & 7pm daily. An additional service operates at 2.00pm on Saturday/Sunday/Monday.

Pre-booking is essential (see booking details below). Failure to contact Reservations to either reconfirm the seats we have held for you or hold any additional seats required may lead to disappointment if launch is booked out on the day of arrival.

Holt Street wharf is situated approximately 1km downstream from the Gateway Bridge on the north bank of the Brisbane River.

Pre-booking Launch and Transfer Coach:
Launch prices are $70 per adult return, and $36 per child (3-14 years inclusive). Payment can be made on check in at the resort.

When making your booking online, please enter your arrival requirements in the 'Guest Comments' field on the booking form. For example: '2 adults and 2 children on the 10am launch from Brisbane' or 'travelling on Vehicular Barge - launch transfers not required'.

Please reconfirm your booking 24 hours prior to arrival, using the direct phone number supplied on your booking confirmation. Open seven days a week 8.30am-5pm.

Driving to Our Wharf:
From the City and Western Suburbs - Head along Kingsford Smith Drive, approximately 2km past the Gateway Motorway overpass, turn right into Holt Street and follow to the end.

From the Gold Coast and South - Follow the Gateway Motorway then take the first exit over the Gateway Toll Bridge (City exit) to Kingsford Smith Drive. Turn right under the overpass, along Kingsford Smith Drive for approximately 2km then right into Holt Street and follow to the end.

From the Sunshine Coast and North - Follow the Gateway Motorway then take the 'City' exit (First exit after the Airport Exit) to Kingsford Smith Drive. Turn right along Kingsford Smith Drive for approximately 1km then right into Holt Street and follow to the end.

Taxi to Our Wharf:
Our Holt Street Wharf is approximately 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport and approximately 15 minutes from the city centre.

Brisbane Domestic and International Airport:
The airport is approximately 10 minutes from our Holt Street Wharf.

Transfer Coach from City to Our Wharf:
Our transfer coach connects with the 10am launch daily as well as with the 9am or 4pm return launch from the island. It picks up guests from the Brisbane City Transit Centre and CBD hotels.
Transfer Coach from Brisbane Domestic and International Airports to Our Wharf:
Our transfer coach connects with the 10am & 5pm launch daily as well as with the 9am or 4pm return launch from the island. It picks up guests from the the Brisbane Domestic and International Airports. Please note that pre-booking is essential and a fee of $14.00 per adult and $8.00 per child applies each way. Please call resort on phone number provided on confirmation receipt was purchase is completed.

Vehicle Ferry:
A vehicle ferry (four wheel drive only) runs from Brisbane to Moreton Island on a daily basis - Contact Moreton Island Ferries for details.

Tangalooma Island Resort Rooms

1 Bedroom Resort Unit
Resort units are open plan spacious suites with soft furnishings. They feature air conditioning, kitchenette (with oven, microwave, tea/coffee making facilities and fridge), dining table and a built in balcony.

Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed, 2 Single beds and 1 Single Trundle bed, or 1 Queen bed, 1 Single bed and 1 double fold out divan bed. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests.

1 Bedroom Resort Suite
These spacious suites have their own built in balconies and large sliding windows for indoor - outdoor living. Resort suites have air conditioning, lounge, dining table for five people and kitchenette with microwave, oven, bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed, 1 Single bed and 1 double fold out divan bed, or 1 Queen bed and 3 Single beds. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests.

1 Bedroom Hotel Room
The Hotel Rooms are air conditioned studio style rooms with their own private balcony, most with ocean views. Hotel Rooms at the Kookaburra Lodge have full bathroom amenities, a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, and lifts to allow disabled access.

Bedding configuration is 1 King bed or 2 King Single beds, as well as 1 Single Divan bed and 1 Single Trundle bed. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

1 Bedroom Deluxe Hotel Room
These luxury hotel rooms are guaranteed top floor rooms to ensure excellent sea views from the private balcony. You are welcomed to these air conditioned suites with a bottle of wine on arrival, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers. Other features include LCD TV and DVD player, bathroom amenities and tea/coffee making facilities.

Bedding configuration is 1 King bed, 1 Single Divan bed and 1 Single Trundle bed. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

1 Bedroom Driftwood Unit
A 3.5 star unit overlooking the pool and only fifty metres from the beach. They have a separate kitchenette, private balcony, ceiling fans and bright colorful decor.

Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed (in bedroom), 2 Single Divan beds and 1 Single Trundle bed. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests.

1 Bedroom Beachcomber Unit
These studio style units overlook the pool from their private balcony. Features include bathroom amenities, ceiling fans and kitchenette with basic facilities.

Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed, 1 Single Trundle bed and 1 Single Divan bed. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

2 Bedroom Tangalooma Villa
These 2 story villas are right on the beachfront with stunning sea views from the two private balconies. They are fully self contained with full kitchen facilities, a laundry, living room and dining area. The two bedrooms are located on the second floor, each with their own wardrobe.

Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed (first bedroom), 2 Single beds (second bedroom), 2 Single bunks, 1 Single Divan bed and 1 Single Trundle bed. Maximum occupancy is 8 guests.

2 Bedroom Deep Blue Apartments - Two Bedroom
Fully self-contained and air conditioned luxury beachfront apartments. They feature a private outdoor entertainment area with BBQ, access to a private swimming pool and a kitchen with modern European stainless steel appliances. The main bedroom features a spa bath with amazing views over the evening dolphin feeding and Moreton Bay.

Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed, 1 King bed and 1 Double fold out sofa, or 1 Queen bed, 2 Single beds and 1 Double fold out sofa. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests.

3 Bedroom Deep Blue Apartments - Three Bedrooms
With views over Moreton Bay these fully self-contained and air-conditioned beachfront apartments are the ultimate in luxury accommodation. They feature a private outdoor entertainment area, access to a private swimming pool and views over the evening dolphin feeding program. Other features include a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), spa bath in main bedroom and own lock up garage.

Bedding configuration is 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 King zip bed/2 King zip single beds and 2 Single sofa beds, or 2 Queen beds and 2 King Single beds, or 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed and 2 King zip Single beds. Maximum occupancy is 8 guests.

4 Bedroom Deep Blue Apartments - Four Bedrooms
These 4.5 star luxury apartments are located right on the beach front offering stunning views over Moreton Bay and across to the Glasshouse mountains. Apartments are fully self contained with a laundry, well equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, three bathrooms and private entertainment area with BBQ. Other facilities include air conditioning, access to private pool, lock up garage and TV with DVD player.

Bedding configuration is 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 2 King zip beds (can be made into 4 King single zip beds) and 2 Single sofa beds. Maximum occupancy is 10 guests.

Tangalooma Island Resort Facilities

• ATM
• Babysitting / Child Minding
• Bar / Lounge
• BBQ Area / Facilities
• Business Centre / Facilities
• Dry Cleaning / Laundry
• Lift / Elevator
• Non-Smoking Floors
• Restaurant/Cafe
• Room Service
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor
• Tennis Court
• Tour Desk

Car Parking

Holt Street Wharf has ample parking, the current charge is $10.00 per day, or part thereof, and $40.00 per week. The parking area is not under cover nor guaranteed secure, but is a locked-up and fenced area.

Business Facilities

2 x Conference rooms, boardroom, 2 x Beachfront Rotundas

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