TANGALOOMA DOLPHIN VIEWING DAY CRUISE

You can see them close up and at their most charming, with presentations from our marine experts so you’ll learn about them too.

TANGALOOMA DOLPHIN VIEWING DAY CRUISE

A magic 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 our marine experts so you’ll learn about them too.


NOTE:If you wish to choose the Marine Discovery Cruise, please enter “Marine Discovery Cruise" in the “Notes”


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BRISBANE DEPARTURE

GOLD COAST DEPARTURE

TOUR SCHEDULE

07:30

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.
12:00

LUNCH (CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE RESORT’S OPEN FOOD OUTLETS)

Marine

12:30-14:45

 

Sand

13:15-15:00

CHOOSE SAND TOBOGGANING OR MARINE DISCOVERY CRUISE

Sand Tobogganing: Board the Tangalooma 4WD and depart for the desert. Discover giant sandhills ripe for tobogganing. The energetic can grab a board, climb to the top and take the thrill ride down at high speed!

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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.

*We offer the Desert Safari Tour, if the Marine Discovery Cruise must be cancelled due to severe weather conditions or for safety reasons.

 

*Sand Tobogganing and Marine Discovery Cruise: In the event of heavy rain or strong winds customers will do a scenic island bus trip.
18:00

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.

20:30

21:30

RETURN BRISBANE HOTEL

RETURN GOLD COAST HOTEL

TOUR DETAILS

TOUR CODE

•Dolphin Vieweing Day Cruise (Gold Coast: GT61 / Brisbane: BT61)
TIME Gold Coast: 7.30am - 9.30pm / Brisbane: 8.45am - 8.30pm
OPERATES Sunday to Friday (does not operate Saturdays)
TOUR INCLUDES
  • Return coach transfers (selected hotels)
  • Choose 4WD Desert Safari tour and sand tobogganing or Marine Discovery Cruise
  • Dolphin Behaviour and Data Collection Presentation
  • Lunch voucher $20 per adult/$15 per child (valid at any open resort food outlet)
  • Return 75-minute cruise
  • Access to the the wild dolphin viewing jetty
  • Over 40 free land-based activities
  • Optional extras including watersports incur a fee
CENTRAL MEETING POINT Gold Coast: Novotel Surfers Paradise (Ex Hotel Grand Chancellor)
Brisbane: Brisbane Transit Centre Roma Street
NOTE
  • Low level of fitness needed
  • Pick-up times may vary by 10 minutes depending on traffic
  • English Japanese speaking guides available
  • Return times vary in season due to dolphin feeding at sunset
  • Dolphins are wild animals, no refund is given if they do not appear, or if feeding is cancelled due to inclement weather (however the resorts reports a 98% attendance rate)

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.
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