Getting Here

How to get to Tangalooma

Getting to Tangalooma is easy! Located on beautiful Moreton Island off the coast of South-East Queensland, we are just 75 minutes from Brisbane by ferry.

Tangalooma Island Resort Passenger Ferry (boat transfers)

The easiest way to get to Tangalooma Island Resort is via our Passenger Ferries. There are multiple ferries all departing from our Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane at various times throughout the day.

If you are looking to visit Tangalooma just for the day, you can book one of our day cruises here.

How to book boat transfers (for overnight guests)

You can add on your boat transfers and choose your preferred boat departure times when you book your accommodation on our website. The second step of the booking system will allow you to add boat transfers to your acommodation booking.

If you have already booked your accommodation you will need to call our reservations team on 1300 652 250 to book your boat transfers over the phone.

Find out more information on departures, times and the locations of our ferry and wharf here:

Ferry Information & Times

For all information on passenger ferries, Brisbane departure times, Tangalooma departure times and launch transfer prices.

Holt Street Wharf

Tangalooma Launches and Day Cruises all depart from the Tangalooma Wharf located at 220 Holt Street, Pinkenba QLD 4008 (Brisbane Wharf).

Luggage Information

Guests on board Tangalooma Island Resort launches must comply with the Tangalooma luggage restrictions.

Bus & Coach Transfers

Coach Transfers, from Brisbane and Gold Coast hotels, to the Brisbane Wharf are available but must be pre-booked and prepaid prior to travel. Specific Hotel pick up times will be advised on booking. Bus transfers are provided via JPT Tour Group.

Personal 4WD Vehicle Access & Parking

Official guests of the resort are allowed to drive their 4WD vehicles to the resort carparks, and use Tangalooma as a base to explore Moreton Island

Personal Boat, Jet-Ski & Watercraft Arrivals

Only official guests of Tangalooma are allowed to bring their personal watercraft to the resort. There are a number of boat moorings available to hire for those official guests wishing to bring their own vessel.

Flying to Brisbane

If you're flying into Brisbane either domestically or internationally, our Holt Street Wharf is easily accessible at just 10 minutes by car from the Airport, and 15 minutes by car from the CBD. The Holt Street Wharf is easily accessible by both Taxi and Rideshare with a dropoff and pickup zone.

Other Transport options

If you are not travelling to Tangalooma Island Resort by our passenger ferry or need to take your 4x4 Car there are other alternatives to access Tangalooma Island Resort.

Traveling to Tangalooma on your own boat or jetski

Looking to visit Tangalooma Island Resort via your own personal boat or jetski? Please read the following information on bringing your own watercraft or vessel to Tangalooma

Tangalooma is a Private Resort - Official Guests Only

Only official authorised visitors to Tangalooma Island Resort are allowed to access the food & beverage outlets, Retail or general guest facilities of Tangalooma. Unauthorised casual visitors to Moreton Island are not permitted to use these facilities. See our Casual Visitor Policy for further information.

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