Tangalooma offers 7 different accommodation styles, ranging from hotel rooms to luxury apartments. Each accommodation type offers different rates which can be found on their corresponding accommodation pages. Tangalooma also offers a number of different accommodation packages and specials which can be accessed here.
Launch transfers (passenger ferry/boats) can be prices and times can be found here.
Please contact our friendly reservations team on 1300 652 250 for more information.
Our passenger launch transfers depart from 220 Holt Street Wharf, Pinkenba, Brisbane. Holt Street Wharf is easily accessible; located only 10 kilometres from Brisbane Airport and 15 minutes from the CBD. Bus transfers are available to and from Gold Coast hotels; Brisbane CBD, Southbank and Kangaroo Point hotels; Brisbane Transit Centre; and Brisbane International and Domestic Airports. For directions and a map on how to get to Holt St Wharf, please click here.
Yes, there is an open-air car park available for Tangalooma guests at Holt St Wharf. The costs are $20 per vehicle per day or $80 per week. The car park is fenced and locked each evening.
There is also limited street parking available on Holt Street.
Yes. Daily bus/coach transfers from JPT can be arranged through our reservations office or online here. Pick-up times will vary depending on the hotel you are staying at. For more information on coach transfers, please contact our reservations team on 1300 652 250.
The dolphins arrive for their nightly feed at dusk each evening and swim up alongside the jetty. During the summer months (November - February), the dolphins usually arrive around 7:00pm. In the winter months, the dolphins usually arrive around 6.00pm.
The last boat leaving from Tangalooma will depart shortly after dolphin feeding has commenced.
Tangalooma has a wide variety of tours and activities on offer to make each day a new and exciting adventure, whether you prefer educational, nature based or adventurous activities.
For a full list of tours and activites available click here
Tangalooma offers EFTPOS and credit card facilities at several locations at the resort including reception, the resort shop, tours desk, restaurants and bars.
There are also ATM facilities available in the resort centre.
The whale watching season runs from June through to October each year. Tangalooma's Whale Watch Cruise can be booked as a day cruise from Brisbane, or as an activity departing from the Tangalooma Jetty if you are staying in accommodation. The cruise includes full commentary by an Eco Ranger and a light lunch served on board. For more information, click here.
Our accommodation rates can be found for all our room types on the accommodation pages and are room rate only. Visit our current specials page for our latest packages and deals on offer.
Be prepared to get wet! Feeding the dolphins often requires walking into waist deep water. For guest travelling on a day cruise package that includes dolphin feeding, we recommend a packing a change of clothes for this activity.
The Dolphin Care Team guides guests into the water to meet the dolphins and assists through the feeding process. Before entering the water to feed, we make sure any sunscreen, insect repellents, moisturisers or other lotions have been thoroughly rinsed off. Jewellery, watches and other sharp items such as rings should also be removed.
Want to learn more? You can find out more on our feeding the wild dolphins page.
Keep in mind that as they are wild animals, there is no swimming with or touching the dolphins.
Yes, we have a selection of day cruises available to Tangalooma Island Resort departing daily.
Depending on which day cruise you would like to book will determine whether dolphin feeding is included. The Dolphin Adventure Tour, Dolphin Feeding Cruise and Whale Watching + Dolphin Feeding Cruise all include the dolphin feeding experience. The Dolphin Viewing cruise allows guests to watch the dolphin feeding program from the Jetty.
Passengers on the standard Day Cruise and Whale Watch Cruise do not get to participate in the dolphin feeding program as the cruise departs the resort at 4pm.
For a list of our day cruise options, click here.
Moreton Island experiences a subtropical climate with temperatures averaging between 20C - 29C
| Month |
Average Temperature |
| January - February |
29oC |
| March - April |
25oC |
| May - June |
22oC |
| July - August |
20oC |
| September - October |
24oC |
| November - December |
28oC |
Moreton Island experiences a subtropical climate with water temperatures averaging between 21C - 26C
| Month |
Average Temperature |
| January - February |
26oC |
| March - April |
25oC |
| May - June |
23oC |
| July - August |
21oC |
| September - October |
22oC |
| November - December |
24oC |
Yes there is currently wireless (WiFi) networks available for guests in various locations across the resort.
The resort also has access to Telstra 4G and Optus Internet reception and their various subsidiaries, so guests are encouraged to bring their own portable internet sticks with them. Please note: Vodafone reception can extremely weak and in some places non-existent at the resort.
Tangalooma Island Resort is wheelchair friendly with disabled toilets and ramp access to most facilities. The hotel rooms in Kookaburra Lodge have lift access and also a limited number of disabled access rooms. Please ensure you advise us when booking if you require a room with wheelchair access.
You can find more on our disabled access information page
Travel time from Holt Street Wharf to Tangalooma Island Resort is approximately 75 minutes each way. This can vary due to weather and swell conditions of Moreton Bay.
Locker facilities are available to hire for all resort guests for a small fee and are located near the Coffee Shop and at Tanga Water Sports. Locker prices start from $2 per use. Please see the reception desk on arrival for more information and prices.
The MiCat barge disembarks on the beach near the Tangalooma Wrecks which are located approximately 30 minutes north or the Resort on foot. Please note that the walk is subject to soft sand and tide conditions and may be strenuous.
The Moreton Island Taxi service can run services from the MiCat to Tangalooma Island Resort; please note that this must be pre-booked and is subject to a fee. They can be contacted using the details below.
Moreton Island Taxis
Ph. +61 7 3408 2661
No. As Tangalooma Island Resort and Tangalooma Launch Services are fully licensed, no alcohol can be brought onto either the launch vessels or the resort itself. Alcohol can be purchased onboard all launch vessels, and also for take away back to your room from the resort bar.
Many of our discounted rate packages are based on "Run of House" accommodation. This means your room will be allocated at our discretion just prior to your visit to the resort. Specific rooms types cannot be requested or guaranteed.
Dolphin feeding is not be included with Run of House accommodation, guests wishing to partake in this activity will need to book dolphin feeding separately.
To read the full Tangalooma Island Resort cancellation policy please click here.
No, Moreton Island is a national park therefore all pets are prohibited.
You won't have any issues with the boats across to Tangalooma Island Resort as there is adequate seating for all guests on board. The resort rooms are well equipped and there is plenty of ground level accommodation and elevator-access rooms available if there are concerns regarding stairs. Hotel Rooms, Resort Units, Family Suites, Deep Blue Apartments and some Holiday homes all feature Air Conditioned comfort.
The resort centre (restaurants and bar) is situated in the middle of the resort, meaning you won't have any more than a few minutes walk to any of the standard rooms/hotels on the resort. If you are looking at staying in the hilltop houses then a buggy would be a must for accessibility.
As for activities, there are few that are quite physically intensive and are not permitted while pregnant such as the ATV Quad Bikes, Desert Safari (sand tobogganing) and some water activities such as Snorkelling. The bus tours are 4WD intensive and can include a bumpy ride, therefore are not recommended if you are pregnant.
Dolphin feeding is perfectly fine while pregnant but you must let the dolphin care team know before you descend into the water to ensure all safety precautions are met.
If you are unsure or have any questions, please contact us on 1300 652 250 before booking to discuss your needs and individual circumstances.
Please read the full Tangalooma Island Resort Drone Policy here:
Photos taken from Tangalooma Island Resort's official photographers can be downloaded from the Tangalooma PhotoShop website. Some photos may require you to purchase them if they were not originally included in your package.
All guests travelling to Tangalooma Island Resort on board a Cruise Ship must book activities via the Cruise Ships own online booking systems. Tangalooma Island Resort cannot take activity bookings from Cruise Ship guests on these days. If you are unsure about what is availabile or how to book, please contact your Cruise Ship direct for detailed information.
At Tangalooma Island Resort we protect your payment information by using 3D Secure verification. If your transaction has been declined by your bank/card’s 3D Secure authorisation system then you have not been charged. Please try again or change the payment method if the problem persists.
Why has my transaction failed?
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Common reasons why 3D Secure verification has failed include:
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If you continue experiencing issues please contact Tangalooma Island Resort on 1300 652 250.