Moreton Island is one of the largest sand islands in the world and forms much of the eastern side of Moreton Bay. To begin your stay in paradise, climb aboard our 200 seat catamaran, the Tangalooma Flyer and enjoy a relaxing cruise across from Brisbane. As the launch approaches, just 75 minutes later, one is greeted by clear turquoise waters and an endless stretch of sandy white beach. Nestled amongst the palm and pandanus is Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort.

A highlight of any stay at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort will be the opportunity to interact closely with our native wild life. Each evening the Tangalooma inshore dolphins eagerly swim up to the beach, adjacent to the well lit jetty, where they are rewarded with fresh fish hand fed to them by our Dolphin Care staff and Resort Guests. In the mornings our resident pelicans and cormorants also enjoy a bucket or two of fish hand fed to them on the beach.

Accommodation at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort offers 134 modern style units including Deluxe Resort Units and Suites, 56 two storey family villas, 96 hotel rooms and the latest development - Deep Blue 4½ star absolute beachfront luxury apartments. With over 298 rooms available, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit every budget and style. Hotel Rooms - Located just a short walk from the resort centre and only 50 metres from the beach, the Kookaburra Lodge is set in quiet and tranquil surroundings and overlooks beautiful Moreton Bay. Each spacious air-conditioned room opens on to a private furnished balcony, a perfect for watching the magnificent sunsets over the water. Upgrade to a hotel deluxe room for additional luxuries including wine and Baci chocolates on arrival, crisp white towelling bathrobes and slippers, and guaranteed ocean views. The Resort Suites - Surrounded by luscious landscaped gardens, tropical palms and native flowering bushes, the suites are also designed to take advantage of the refreshing Moreton Bay breezes from either a furnished balcony or through large sliding glass windows. The resort suites differ from resort units in that they offer a separate bedroom and living area, offering more spacious living for longer stays. Each room features a kitchenette with full size fridge, convection microwave oven, electric frypan, toaster and kettle and can accommodate up to 5 guests. The Resort Units - Featuring large sliding glass windows that allow ocean glimpses and fresh island breezes, the resort units overlook the pool, which is nestled amongst luscious tropical landscaped gardens. All rooms are studio-style and offer air-conditioning, ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, TV and DVD player, dining table and chairs, and kitchenette. Tangalooma Beachfront Villas - Spanning 2 levels, these 2-bedroom townhouses feature 2 private balconies with spectacular views across Moreton Bay. Furnished in relaxed island décor, the villas feature ceiling fans throughout. The upper level contains a bathroom, 2 bedrooms and an alcove with additional twin beds that is perfect for the younger ones. The spacious master bedroom has sliding doors that open on to a private balcony. The lower level features an open plan living and dining area with a fully self-contained kitchen, including a full size fridge, convection microwave oven, dual gas stove- top, electric frypan, kettle and toaster. Each property also contains a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, iron, and ironing board. Deep Blue Luxury Apartments - Each apartment has its own furnished balcony complete with built-in barbeque, separate mini-fridge and sink, and dining for up to 10 guests. Ceiling to floor automatic shutter blinds provide guests with complete privacy. Ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms, the Deep Blue apartments can sleep a maximum of six to ten guests, depending on bedding configuration. All bedrooms have floor to ceiling wardrobes and the master bedroom offers an ensuite bathroom.With minimalistic décor and contemporary styling, each property is uniquely furnished. The fully self-contained stainless steel kitchen features European appliances including a fridge/freezer with ice maker and dishwasher. All apartments include fully ducted air-conditioning, laundry with washing machine and dryer, indoor clothes line and private lock-up garage. The complex offers a private pool with cabana exclusively for Deep Blue guests.

Dining at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort Tangalooma Wild Dolphin resort offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor dining options. New additions to our Resort dining include; Chefs a-la-carte Restaurant, Steakhouse Restaurant located in our Beachfront Rotundas and our Beachside BBQ Luncheon. Private function dining areas can also be organised on request. Alternatively you can self-cater in the privacy of your own unit and our island shop will provide you with everything you need.

After dinner you can enjoy our nightly entertainment or go for a moonlight stroll along the endless stretch of white sandy beach. Whether your love is for nature, the water, or just relaxing on the beach under a palm tree, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort has something for everyone.

Beach House Rotunda Restaurant: The Beach House Rotunda offers guests a tantalising menu with breathtaking beachfront views on the side. Whether dining indoors or out under the stars, the a-la-carte menu features the freshest produce including MSA grade Black Angus steak, local seafood, vegetarian and halal options. Open daily for dinner, guests can choose to dine on the soup, salad and desert buffet or add a main course from the a-la-carte menu.

Tursiops Buffet Restaurant: Enjoy casual buffet dining at Tursiops Restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch daily, and dinner on Saturday nights. Start your day with hot buffet and continental breakfast. At lunch, dine on international cuisine from the hot buffet, savour the soup of the day with warm crusty bread served alongside a selection of fresh daily-made salads.

Wrecks Bar: The Wrecks Bar is the main resort bar and is open daily until late. Offering a selection of popular beer, Australian wine and refreshing cocktails, it is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. Play a round of pool whilst listening to your favourite songs on the jukebox, or just sit back and enjoy the views.

Beach Cafe: Take in the views of Moreton Bay while enjoying bistro-style dining at the Beach Cafe. With a large selection of family meals, there's something to tempt everyone from oven-hot made to order pizzas, burgers, salads, and light meals. Dine outdoors on the beachfront or takeaway, the Beach Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner, with nightly specials on offer.

Coffee Shop: Cool off with a cold ice cream or sorbet or spoil yourself with one of our fresh made cheesecakes, gateaux's, slices and biscuits; the perfect accompaniment to any hot coffee. If it's a quick snack you're after, our fresh made sandwiches, wraps, sushi, hot pies or sausages rolls are your perfect year-round fare.

Room Service: Don't feel like leaving your Resort room for snacks, drinks or dinner? Room Service is available at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort to resort guests daily. You can choose from a variety of hearty meals and also beverages including a selection of wine and beer.

Conferences and Weddings at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort

Experience a unique meeting and incentive destination, where delegates are sure to have a memorable experience! Tangalooma is a world away from the office, but only a short comfortable journey by high-speed catamaran from Brisbane. Tangalooma’s conference team will work along side you to create a memorable conference or meeting experience, which can be customised to suit your aims, budget and imagination. Facilities include 3 conference rooms, beachfront rotunda and breakout areas. Fringed on three sides by Moreton Island National Park, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is subtly nestled amongst landscaped gardens and natural bushland. If you are looking for a relaxed ceremony on a white sandy beach fringed by palm trees, or in lush gardens overlooking the blue waters of Moreton Bay, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is the venue for you. Whether you are planning a quiet and intimate reception or a more elaborate affair we can expertly facilitate all arrangements for your most important day. Our professional and highly trained staff will ensure your special day is perfect in every way and an event to remember forever. Stay within 50 metres of the beach amongst landscaped gardens and natural bushland in a range of accommodation options to suit every style and budget. Activities at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort Dolphin Feeding - Hand feeding of our pod of wild dolphins is by far the most popular activity at Tangalooma for both adults and children. Due to the depth of the water required to safely feed the dolphins children under the age of about 8 years of age will need to be carried into the water. Staff will assist if you have difficulty with this requirement. The dolphins are wild creatures that come into the Resort each evening of their own accord, they are not trained or tamed in any way. On that basis we don't pat, pet, stroke or swim with them. Our reward is to see their trust as they swim up to us and gently take small fish from our hand. Dolphin Education and Research Centre - The Dolphin Education and Research Centre has been set up to provide education and research facilities to support the Dolphin Care and Feeding Program. The Centre is the first contact for guests wishing to take part in the feeding session. Guests obtain dolphin-feeding tokens from the centre and at the same time are advised of the procedures governing feeding. Other Activities: Tangalooma offers a wide range of activities such as: tennis, squash, archery, snorkelling, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, bushwalking, golf driving net, putting green and wilderness Four Wheel Drive escorted tours to many National Park highlights. These include visiting Queensland's oldest lighthouse at Cape Moreton, the Ocean Beach and the "Blue Lagoon" or enjoy a short trip to the "Desert" for the exhilarating sport of "Sand Tobogganing". If you pay Tangalooma a visit during the whale migration season between July and the end of October, you will have the opportunity to participate in the regular whale watching cruise when you can catch a close look at these majestic mammals of the sea. Tangalooma caters for all ages with Teens and Kids Club activities daily and includes educational involvement in the Dolphin Education Centre. Day Tours to Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort The perfect destination for those seeking a unique adventure or nature-based experience, in a natural wonderland just waiting to be explored. Select from a range of Day Cruises, from whale watching to hand feeding wild dolphins, or a Marine Eco Cruise, and make use of the Resorts facilities including the Coffee Shop, Beach Front Cafe and swimming pools. Plus you can add to your island adventure with additional tours and activities, 30 of them free! The Desert Safari Tour offers the exhilarating sport of sand tobogganing where you can reach speeds of up to 50 kms per hour! Or explore the Islands unique environments with a 4WD Eco Tour, ride ATV Quad Bikes, go parasailing, snorkelling, scuba diving and much more! Cruising Options Cruise 1 - Day Cruise Cruise 2 - Extended Day Cruise with Dolphin Feeding Cruise 3 - View the Dolphin Feeding Program Cruise 4 - Whale Watch Cruise Cruise 5 - Whale Watch Cruise and Feed the Dolphins Optional Tour - Marine Eco Cruise

Getting to Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort
Launch: 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. The journey takes 75 minutes. The return Catamaran from Tangalooma departs at 9am, 4pm and 7pm daily. Two additional launches operate Saturday, Sunday and Monday, departing Brisbane at 12.30pm and departing Tangalooma at 2.00pm.

Pre-booking is essential in conjunction with your accommodation booking. You must reconfirm your seats the day prior to departure. Holt Street wharf is situated approximately 1km downstream from the Gateway Bridge on the north bank of the Brisbane River.

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