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Free Activities

With plenty of free activities on offer it’s hard to know what to do first! Tangalooma Island Resort has a vast selection of free activities for you to enjoy.

Here are some of the free activities in the resort:

Tangalooma Beach

Tangalooma Beach was named the World's Best Beach to See Nature by Lonely Planet in 2024 and it's easy to see why. The beach is sheltered from the ocean providing very calm conditions for visitors to safely enjoy beach activities and the abundant marine life. The Tangalooma Wrecks are a short 15 minute walk along the beach from Villa 47 and is a must see free attraction with various other paid activities that can be booked through the resort.

Swimming Pools

Kick back and enjoy the day sitting by the resort pools at Tangalooma Island Resort. There are 2 pools for resort guests, and a private pool for Deep Blue Apartments.

Discover the world of Dolphins

Learn all about the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Feeding Program, the dolphins characteristics, family groups and wild dolphin behaviour by an Eco Ranger.

Helicopter Workshop

Learn how the helicopter flies and meet the pilot! Great photo opportunity and lots of fun for the kids. Meet at the Helicopter Pad near the jetty.

Kids Playground

Famously known as the "Playground by the beach", the Tangalooma Playground is a great place to let the little ones burn off some energy

Kookaburra Feeding

Ever wanted to learn more about this iconic Australian bird and meet one (or several!) up close? Join our Eco Rangers for the daily Kookaburra feeding, just meet outside The Eco Centre!

Old Whaling Station Tours

Learn how the town of Tangalooma evolved from the devastating exploitation of whales, to becoming the home of sustainable whale watch tourism and conservation.

Pelican Feeding & Sea Bird Talk

Every morning Tangalooma's Eco Rangers feed the Australian Pelicans, the largest of the pelican species from the Tangalooma Jetty.

Sports Activity Equipment Hire

Hire a range of sporting equipment to use on Tangalooma Island Resort. Perfect for some relaxed fun with the family, there is a range of equipment available to use around the resort. Cash deposits may be required when hiring

Squash Court

Enjoy some fitness with Squash! Grab a mate (or 3) for some fitness fun in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball.

Tennis Court

Wanting to keep fit while you're on holiday? Grab some rackets and tennis balls and head over to the Tangalooma tennis courts with your friends and let the games begin!

Paid Activities

Unlimited adventure awaits you at Tangalooma island resort with plenty of thrills and spills and chilled pad activities. A list of paid activities are available below and can be booked prior to your stay on Tangalooma Island Resort website. 

ATV Quad Bike Tour

Experience the thrill of riding on an ATV quad bike along the beach and through the bushland at Tangalooma. Our professional guides will assist you through the tour, regardless of your experience.

Illuminated Wrecks Tour

Join us for a unique and captivating evening of discovery aboard our purpose-built boat to the world-famous Tangalooma Wrecks.

Sunset Cruise

There are only a few locations on the east coast of Australia where you can watch the sunset over the water, and Tangalooma is one of them. Relax with music and commentary.

Blue Lagoon Safari Bus Tour

This unique tour will take you to the Blue Lagoon, located on the eastern side of the island. Covering forty-two hectares, it is one of the largest freshwater lakes on the island.

Desert Safari Tour with Sand Tobogganing

Feel the need for speed? Take a journey to the scenic Tangalooma Desert region as part of this thrilling 4WD bus tour. Participate in the exhilarating sport of sand tobogganing, reaching speeds of up to 40 km per hour!

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Savour a bird’s eye view of Tangalooma and Moreton Island. Take an aerial look of the wonders of the Island including the Tangalooma Wrecks, sand dunes, Cape Moreton and more! The sky’s the limit!

Parasailing

Get high with a parasailing adventure! Our expert parasailing team will fly you high above the shorelines of Tangalooma.

Northern Safari Bus Tour

Journey along the Western Beaches on the bay side of the island, passing through the townships of Cowan Cowan and Bulwer. Explore North Point before heading to the oldest lighthouse in QLD at Cape Moreton.

Segway Beach Tours

Cruise along the white sandy beaches of Tangalooma on this unique self-balancing transporter. Experience how their sophisticated tilt sensors allow you to maintain balance.

Whale Watching Bus Safari

Journey to Cape Moreton in search of humpback whales. Moreton Island is central to the migratory track of humpback whales travelling up and down the east coast of Australia each year.