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where nature North Stradbroke Island meets adventure tangalooma.com So close, yet so far away... Champagne Pools With idyllic white beaches, crystal clear blue waters, the most MORETON ISLAND Honeymoon Bay Cape Moreton stunning sunsets and the opportunity to hand feed wild dolphins, Tangalooma Island Resort is truly an island paradise in Brisbane’s backyard. Bulwer Located on the calm golden beaches of Moreton Island, it’s time to dive Blue Lagoon Mt in to Tangalooma: Tempest Cowan Cowan • A scenic 75 minute cruise from Brisbane Tangalooma Wrecks Eagers Creek • A selection of cafés, restaurants, bars, and event facilities Tangalooma Island Resort • 2 resort swimming pools and a children’s playground Tangalooma Desert • 8 styles of beachside accommodation to choose from • Incredible selection of unique activities, tours, cruises and Rous Battery wildlife encounters Big Sandhills • Perched upon the golden sands of one of the world’s best beaches Little Sandhills Mirapool Lagoon Kooringal STAY OVERNIGHT AND EXPERIENCE WILD DOLPHIN FEEDING AT SUNSET Food Experiences The days here have a way of creating big appetites. When it’s time to eat, the choice is all yours. Wherever you dine, you will have the best seat in the house to watch the spectacular sunset. Enjoy classic Aussie meals at our casual Beach Café, or spice it up with Asian fusion at Fire and Stone! Oh… and don’t forget to top it all off with a cocktail or an ice cold beer from B&B’s resort bar before calling it a night. Tours & Activities With heaps of island activities available, there’s no ‘TANGA’ MUST DOS shortage of experiences for you. We combine land and sea to give you a unique selection of tours and activities • 4WD Desert Safari Tour • Snorkelling that let you experience the true beauty of Tangalooma • ATV Quad Bike Tours • Kayaking and Moreton Island. So grab your camera and make • Parasailing • Beach Segway Tours some lasting memories. • Scenic Helicopter Tours • Whale Watching (Jun-Oct) To see the full range of activities, please visit tangalooma.com • Island 4WD Bus Tours • Illuminated Wrecks Tours See what’s happening live at #tangalooma Accommodation Styles Guaranteed Beach View Tea & Coffee Facilities Kitchenette Dolphin Feeding Washer & Dryer Room Highlights: Air-Conditioning Bar Fridge Full Kitchen BBQ Washer only Hotel Standard Capacity 4 Star Rating Bedding configuration – 1 king bed or 2 single beds, 1 single divan, 1 single trundle bed Just a short stroll from the beach, the Kookaburra Lodge is a great choice for couples and young families to discover the island’s natural wonders. Sit back and enjoy your private balcony, relax in your air-conditioned living area or head to the nearby resort centre for the full Tanga experience - your options are endless. Hotel Deluxe Capacity 4 Star Rating Bedding configuration – 1 king bed, 1 single divan, 1 single trundle bed Upgrade to a hotel deluxe room to make your Tanga experience just that touch more magical. With additional luxuries including wine and chocolate on arrival plus guaranteed water and beach views, you’ll ease into holiday mode in no time. Resort Unit Capacity 4 Star Rating Bedding configuration – 1 queen bed, 1 single bed, 1 single divan Nestled in lush tropical gardens and only metres from the resort pool or beach, these units are a great option for couples and families looking to stay a little longer. With a kitchenette, family area and relaxed island décor, your transition to island-time will be a breeze. Family Suite Capacity 6 Star Rating Bedding configuration – 1 queen + 1 king single in bedroom, 2 king singles, 1 divan Families and friends alike love our family suites, and with good reason. The large living and kitchen areas plus separate bedroom offer ample space for relaxing as a group, or the option for some quiet time surrounded by tropical palms and refreshing sea breezes. Standard Beachfront Villa Capacity 8 Star Rating Bedding configuration – 1 queen bed in main bdrm, 2 single beds in second bdrm, 2 single bunks in upstairs annex, 1 single divan and 1 single trundle in lounge room Our two-storey townhouses bring all the comforts of home to the island shoreline, setting the scene for a relaxing getaway. You’ll be spoilt for choice with two private balconies, each making a perfect spot to settle down and watch the sunset over the bay and beyond. Deluxe Beachfront Villa Capacity 6 – 8 Star Rating Bedding configuration – 1 queen bed in main bdrm, 2 single beds in second bdrm, 2 bunks in upstairs alcove. Enjoy all the comforts of a Standard Beachfront Villa but with modern furnishings and additional luxuries to make your stay even more memorable. Deep Blue Apartments Capacity 4 – 8 Star Rating Bedding configuration – A range of options across each apartment. Experience Tangalooma excellence in the elegant Deep Blue Apartments. Boasting an absolute beachfront location, your views will range from the Glasshouse Mountains and crystal clear water by day, to the dolphin feeding area and the lights of Brisbane City by night. Holiday Homes Capacity 8 – 12 Star Rating Bedding configuration – A range of options across each holiday home. Modern and spacious, these 2 to 3-storey, 2 to 4 bedroom houses are individually styled and furnished giving each property its own unique identity. Complete with everything you need to enjoy a relaxed and carefree family holiday. Perfect for dining alfresco style or just relaxing and enjoying the incredible views. Sunshine Coast Bribie Island 90mins Tangalooma Moreton Island Moreton Bay Brisbane Airport 75mins Boat 10mins BOAT DEPARTURES Departure Please check www.tangalooma.com for the most up to date boat schedule and availability or call our Reservations Team on 1300 652 250. 15mins Departs from Brisbane Departs from Tangalooma (Holt Street, Pinkenba) to Brisbane where nature to Tangalooma (Holt Street, Pinkenba) Brisbane CBD 8am & 12pm Daily 10am & 4pm Daily North Stradbroke 5pm Friday - Sunday 7pm* Friday - Sunday 60–90mins Island *Last boat: estimated departure times (times are approximate & subject to change without notice) 1 Jan – 28 Feb: 8.00 – 8.30pm 1 Mar – 31 Mar: 7:45 – 8.15pm Gold Coast meets adventure 1 Apr – 14 Apr: 7.15 – 7.45pm 15 Apr – 14 Aug: 6.30 – 7.00pm 15 Aug – 14 Sep: 6:45 – 7.15pm 15 Sep – 14 Nov: 7.00 – 7.30pm Drive times are an estimate only & dependent on traffic. Please check google maps for actual times. 15 Nov – 31 Dec: 7.30 – 8.00pm Australia CHECK IN & DEPARTURE LOCATION BOARDING TIMES 220 Holt Street, Pinkenba Brisbane, Queensland 4009 Guests are advised to arrive at least an hour prior to departure for check-in. PARKING Check-in closes strictly 30 minutes before Paid parking is available at the wharf, no pre-booking required departure when boarding commences. and is subject to availability. Collect your parking token when you check in at the Ticket Hut. 75 mins 75 mins Boat Departs Return Boat Arrive at Holt Street Wharf 8am, 12pm (Daily) 10am, 4pm (Daily) (4pm boat arrives Holt St approximately 5.15pm. or 5pm (Fri-Sun Only) or 7pm* (Fri-Sun Only) Last boat* arrives Holt St approx 75 mins after (Departs Holt Street Wharf for Tangalooma) (Departs Tangalooma for Holt Street Wharf) departure from the resort) BOOKINGS BOOK 1300 652 250 ONLINE tangalooma.com & ENQUIRIES DAILY 8AM – 5PM Terms & Conditions: Bookings are subject to availability and must be pre-paid prior to arrival. A two (2) night minimum stay applies. Wild dolphin feeding experience is only available once per person per stay and is subject to attendance, tide and weather conditions. Boat times are subject to change without notice. Cancellation fees apply. Visit www.tangalooma.com or contact Tangalooma Reservations (1300 652 250) for more information or bookings. Tangalooma Island Resort aims to be an industry leader in eco-tourism experiences. We are silver certified members of EarthCheck, a global eco accreditation program that works towards protecting our environment, through exemplary business policy and practices. TIRGRB03.
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