Tangalooma Dolphin Viewing Day Cruise

TANGALOOMA DOLPHIN VIEWING DAY CRUISE

A magical day out, discover this tropical island escape only 75 minutes from Brisbane. A winning combination of crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and untouched national park; Tangalooma on Moreton Island is a pristine wonderland waiting to be explored. From the vantage point of the Jetty, you can see them close up and at their most charming, with presentations from the Eco Rangers so you’ll learn about them too.

NOTE 1. please choose one of the following activities
Sand Tobogganing, Marine Discovery Cruise, Wrecks Snorkel Tour, JET Boat Tour
2. You will be required to choose one activity per person on the booking page.

BRISBANE DEPARTURE

GOLD COAST DEPARTURE

TOUR SCHEDULE

06:15 08:45	DEPART GOLD COAST HOTEL DEPART BRISBANE HOTEL/TRANSIT CENTRE
10:00	ISLAND LAUNCH DEPARTS
11:15	TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT With 80 tours and activities(40 are free) to choose from you can spend the day as an island adventurer and explore the landscape, flora and fauna as well as the Moreton Bay Marine Park’s dolphins, turtles, dugongs and tropical fish.
	LUNCH (CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE RESORT’S OPEN FOOD OUTLETS)
	ACTIVITIES PLEASE CHOOSE ONE FROM FOUR ACTIVITIES SAND TOBOGGANING: Marvel at the island’s inland desert where you can try the exhilarating sport of Moreton Island sand tobogganing, reaching speeds of up to 40km per hour! This activity is weather dependant and is not as easy as it looks. MARINE DISCOVERY CRUISE: Journey along the coastline in search of dolphins, dugongs, green sea turtles, sea cucumbers, rays and more! Our purpose built catamaran provides unobstructed views of Moreton Bay’s intriguing marine life. Full commentary is provided by an Eco Ranger. WRECKS SNORKEL TOUR: Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Moreton Bay region on a guided snorkel tour through the Tangalooma Shipwrecks. With the chance of seeing 3 different species of sea turtle, dolphins, rays and over 200 species of fish and 130 species of coral, you won’t want to get out. JET BOAT RIDE: A 45 minute adrenaline adventure. Got the need for speed? Enjoy speeds up to 80 km per hour onboard Tanaglooma’s new Aussie Jet Boat with manoeuvres such as tail slides, figure eights, wave jumps and 360 degree spins.
18:00-19:15	WILD DOLPHIN VIEWING After a safety briefing island guests are invited to wade into the ocean beside the resort jetty to handfeed the wild dolphins at sunset.
19:00-20:15	DEPART TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT
20:30-21:45 21:30-22:45	RETURN BRISBANE HOTEL RETURN GOLD COAST HOTEL

TOUR DETAILS

TOUR CODE	•Dolphin Vieweing Day Cruise (Gold Coast: GT61 / Brisbane: BT61)
TIME	Gold Coast: Departure 6.15am / Return 9.30pm - 10.45pm Brisbane: Departure 8.45am / Return 8.30pm - 9.45pm
OPERATES	Daily
TOUR INCLUDES	Return coach transfers (selected hotels) Choice of Sand Tobogganing, Marine Discovery Cruise, Jet Boat Ride or Wrecks Snorkel tour Discover the World of Dolphins presentation at the Eco Centre Lunch voucher $20 per adult/$15 per child (valid at any open resort food outlet) Return boat cruise across Moreton Bay marine park, Day pass access to the Resort Your choice of island based Eco Ranger experiences Access to the the wild dolphin viewing jetty Over 40 free land-based activities Optional extras including watersports incur a fee
NOTE	Low level of fitness needed Pick-up times may vary by 10 minutes depending on traffic In the unlikely event that a tour is cancelled due to severe weather conditions, another tour will be offered (subject to availability) All tours have limited numbers and are subject to availability Age Restrictions: -Minimum 6 years for day cruises that include snorkelling -Minimum 8 years and 120cm for day cruises that include jet boat. Maximum weight 120kg Return times vary by season due to dolphin feeding at sunset Dolphin feeding and Whale Watching is dependent on tides, weather conditions and dolphin / whale appearance (these are wild animals however the Resort experiences a 98% attendance rate) All Children must be supervised by an adult for this tour Launch departs Tangalooma Resort after the last dolphin feeding activity

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hotel Pick up - Please wait outside hotel or designated pick-up point at least 5 minutes prior to pick-up time
Pick-up times may vary by 10 minutes depending on traffic
Changing road conditions may result in alternate pick up points
Fares - Shown in Australian dollars inclusive of GST. This brochure supercedes all prices previously advertised.
Child Fares - These apply to children 3 to 14 years inclusive. Infants aged under 3 are free, unless otherwise stated.
Cancellation Fees - Any tour cancelled within 24 hours of departure will incur 100% fee.
Concession Fares - $5 off Full Day Tours valid for Pension, Seniors Card Holders and Backpackers.Students and Backpackers - $5 off Full Day Tours except theme parks and Tangalooma Island Tours.
Credit Card Surcharges - 2%-4% card fee applicable.
We reserve the right to substitute coaches and operators where necessary.
Itineraries - Subject to change without notice. Limited tours operate Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day. The JPT Tour Group retains the right to cancel tours, amend fares, itineraries and days of operation. At times it may be necessary to provide alternative transport.
Additional departure days available on most tours, subject to numbers.
Money Back Guarantee - for claims related directly to JPT and subject to your travel agent’s policy.