Can you take alcohol to Tangalooma?

Can I bring my own alcohol over to the resort? 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.

What do I need to camp on Moreton Island?

Permits. Before you travel, you’ll need to book your campsite and organise a campsite permit and vehicle access permit which are all managed by Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) Camping. A camping tag with your booking number will need to be displayed at your campsite during your stay.

Are there sharks at Tangalooma?

Small, harmless sharks (wobbegongs) are common at the Wrecks, but they won’t take a bite out of you. Not to say there aren’t any bigger sharks around, and there are probably a lot of them on the east coast of Moreton Island and in deeper water areas.

Are there Stingers at Tangalooma?

And there are some coral stingers that can give you a rash if you touch them. The currents are pretty strong around there so water activities, especially snorkelling out to the Tangalooma Wrecks are best done before, during and just after the turn of the tides.

Can you bring food to Tangalooma?

Limit of 1 esky or food-storage container at 20kg per accommodation is inclusive in the price to travel to the Resort. Launch fare includes luggage porterage directly to and from most rooms. Please see the full Luggage Restrictions here. Dangerous Goods are not permitted onboard Tangalooma Ferries or Vessels.

Can you smoke at Tangalooma?

PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, skateboards, rip sticks, hoverboards and bicycles are NOT permitted at Tangalooma. Smoking is prohibited in all Resort rooms, around the Resort, and in all food and beverage areas.

Can you free camp on Moreton Island?

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site at all times. All camping permits must be obtained before you arrive on the island (there is no self-registration on site).

Can you have a campfire on Moreton Island?

Can I have a campfire on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island)? Yes, fires are permitted in pre-existing fireplaces or fire pits at designated camp sites marked with a totem in the Comboyuro Point, Ben-Ewa and Blue Lagoon campgrounds and also at the five camping zones (PDF, 160KB).

Can you swim out to the Tangalooma Wrecks?

Tangalooma Wrecks Beach The Tangalooma Wrecks are located outside of the resort property, just a 15-20 minute walk from central Tangalooma Island Resort, making it a popular destination for unguided swimming and snorkeling.

Are there dingoes on Moreton Island?

But our favourite is magnificent Moreton which we reckon has the best beach camping, bucket-loads of soft sand tracks to give the short stick a work out, no dingoes and a distinct shortage of backpackers compared to Fraser, which makes it the ideal place for a family 4X4 holiday.

Is it safe to swim at Tangalooma?

Safety First There are no lifeguards patrolling anywhere on Moreton Island. Please use caution when swimming/surfing as strong currents are often seen around the Tangalooma Wrecks and the surf side of the island and remember it is never a good idea to swim alone.

Why are there so many wrecks at Tangalooma?

The history of the Tangalooma Wrecks dates back to the 1960s when boat owners asked for safe anchorage on the island as small boats found it difficult to dock. Their request for a man-made harbour was granted in the form of the Tangalooma Wrecks. Fifteen vessels were deliberately sunk over the next two decades.