Brisbane Tours

September to November and March to May: warm water, mild air and calmer crossings. Whale season runs June to October, when humpbacks pass on their migration. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms. Winter is dry, clear and the water is still swimmable at around 20 degrees.

Wild bottlenose dolphins gather at Tangalooma most evenings and the Dolphin Viewing cruise ($209) is built around that. Humpback whales pass Moreton Bay between June and October and are regularly seen from the crossing. Neither is guaranteed; they are wild animals on their own schedule.

Moreton Island ($99 or $209) is a great pick if you want a day packed with activities, from sand and shipwreck snorkelling to resort facilities and dolphin experiences. North Stradbroke Island ($189) is better suited to a slower day, with beautiful beaches, walks around Point Lookout and a visit to Brown Lake. You may also spot whales and turtles from the cliffs. Choose Moreton for activities and Straddie for beaches, walks and a more relaxed day.

Yes. Fifteen ships were deliberately sunk off Tangalooma to make a breakwall, and they now sit in shallow, sheltered water full of fish. It is one of the easiest wreck snorkels in the country because you can reach it from the beach.

Yes, in Fortitude Valley, centred on the Duncan Street mall with its ceremonial gates and lion statues. It is a short walk from the city centre and busiest for yum cha on weekends and during Lunar New Year.

K’gari is about 300 kilometres north of Brisbane. If you’re travelling from Brisbane, you can drive to Rainbow Beach or Hervey Bay and join a tour from there. Our K’gari tours depart from both locations, so you can choose the departure point that best fits your trip.

The Desert Safari is a 4WD experience through the island’s inland sand dunes, with the opportunity to try sand tobogganing. It’s available as an add-on on our 1-day Moreton Island Tour and is included as one of the activities on our 1-day Moreton Island Cruise with Dolphin Viewing.

Swimmers, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes. Closed shoes if you are doing the Stradbroke headland walk. The ferry deck is windy in winter, so bring a jacket even on a warm Brisbane morning.