MORETON ISLAND:
Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world. The island is surrounded by pristine clear water and sandy beaches. Moreton has many hidden gems to visit, which include:
- Tangalooma wrecks
- Blue Lagoon
- Cape Moreton lighthouse
- Champagne Pools
- Eastern Beach
- Honeymoon Bay
- Mount Tempest
- Tangalooma Desert
Moreton Island offers something for everyone: whether you want an action packed holiday full of adventures, tours, sports, fishing and quad biking, or whether you just want to relax on the beach or by the pool, Moreton Island and Tangalooma is fully equipped to satisfy all your holiday needs.
THE MORETON MANSION:
The 'Moreton Mansion' is the largest house Tangalooma has to offer. As the name suggests, the 'Moreton Mansion' is a generously sized, 3-level house perfect for groups of friends or 2-3 families to spend time together, or those who enjoy space.
The 'Moreton Mansion' is located above the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort in the Bay View Estate, which overlooks the spectacular Moreton Bay. Guests can enjoy uninterrupted views from Brisbane City all the way to the Sunshine Coast and Glass House Mountains.
RESORT FACILITIES:
As part of the Tangalooma Resort, the Moreton Mansion has access to exclusive resort facilities which include:
- Beach side pools
- kids playground
- tennis courts
- Fire & Stone Restaurant
- The Coffee Lounge
- Beach cafe, Beach BBQ
- BB's Bar
- The souvenir/convenience store.
RESORT ACTIVITIES:
- Dolphin feeding demonstration
- kookaburra feeding
- night activities (bingo & live music, disco nights to name a few)
- Eco walks and 4 WD tours
- Dugong tours
- ATV Quad Bike Tours
- Snorkelling and Scuba diving
- Parasailing
- Helicopter joy flight
- Sand tobogganing
- Archery
- Massage/facials
- Dinghy, Catamaran, Canoe hire
- 4WD Car Hire
- And much more!
PROPERTY FEATURES:
This fantastic property is spread over three levels and is made up of:
- Eight spacious bedrooms
- Six bathrooms
- A separate powder room
- Panoramic views of Moreton Bay
- 400m walk to the Tangalooma resort
- Televisions on every level with DVD players
- Spa bath in the master bedroom
- Washing machines and dryers
- A kitchen on all levels
- Stereo
- Pool table
- BBQ
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
The property is fully self-contained and can comfortably cater for up to sixteen guests at a time. The main kitchen is magnificently set out on the middle level with fully operational top quality appliances, utensils, cutlery, and equipment such as ice-maker fridge/freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher etc.
A barbecue is also conveniently located on a large deck overlooking the bay, from where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset. The kitchenettes on the top and ground levels enable guests to cook separately. They are fully equipped with fridges and cooktops and microwave ovens etc.
Laundry facilities are also provided with washing machines, dryers, iron/ironing board, clotheslines etc.
SLEEPING CONFIGERATIONS:
Top level - Max 4 guests:
- Bedroom 1 - king size bed with ensuite and walk-in w/robe
- Bedroom 2 - king size bed, spa bath, ensuite and walk-in w/robe
Middle level - Max 6 guests:
- Bedroom 3 - king size bed with ensuite and walk-in w/robe
- Bedroom 4 - king size bed and a double bunk bed with ensuite and walk-in w/robe
Ground Floor - Max 12 guests:
- Bedroom 5 - king size bed with built-in w/robe
- Bedroom 6 - king size bed and a single bed with ensuite and walk-in w/robe
- Bedroom 7 - two king single beds with built-in w/robe
- Bedroom 8 - one queen bed and two king single beds with built-in w/robe
GETTING TO MORETON/TANGALOOMA ISLAND:
Moreton is just over an hour by boat from Brisbane, Moreton Island can be accessed either by:
- The Moreton Island Adventures Micat Ferry. This is a daily barge boarding at Howard Smith Drive (Port of Brisbane) which can carry both walk-on passengers and 4WD vehicles. It lands at the Ship Wrecks, about 500m north of Tangalooma Resort. We recommend only booking this if you intend to bring a 4WD. The Micat Ferry does NOT operate on Wednesdays so please keep this in mind when booking accommodation. The Ferry needs to be booked directly with Moreton Island Adventures.
- The Tangalooma Flyer, boarding at Holt Street- Pinkenba for walk on Passengers only. There are usually 4 boat services operating daily. Please note there is a parking fee of $20 per day/$80 per week to leave your car at Holt Street wharf. The Flyer docks at the jetty, in front of the Tangalooma Resort. From here we recommend organizing the Tangalooma Resort shuttle bus that carries passengers and luggage from the jetty to the Moreton Mansion for a small fee of A$15.00 per trip. For Tangalooma flyer bookings please visit the Tangalooma Resort website direct. We can organize the shuttle bus if required.
GETTING FROM THE RESORT TO THE MORETON MANSION:
The Mansion can be accessed from the resort by walking steps or a sealed road. We can also hire a 6 seater golf buggy for ease of transport to the resort from the house.
The Golf buggy hire is $80 a day. For stays of 7 or more days the buggy hire fee is $65 per day. A $400 bond is required which will be returned within 48 hours of checkout.
ACCOMMODATION MINIMUM NIGHTS:
- Off Peak Periods (QLD School Term, minimum 3 nights)
- Peak Periods (QLD School Holidays, minimum 4 nights)
- Premium Periods (Christmas/New Year & Easter, minimum 5 nights)
EXTRAS:
- Linen & Towel Hire - $280 per stay (plus $20 per person above 16 guests)
- Cleaning -$480 per stay
- Golf buggy is available for hire $80.00 per day. For stays of 7 days or more $65 per day with $400 bond
- Additional guests $60 per night (above 16)
- Tangalooma shuttle bus from jetty to house - $15 each way.
