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9-Day Queensland Family Fun

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Trip Overview

This nine-day family adventure combines nature with family fun in Australia's 'Sunshine State', Queensland!

Your family will get to experience Tangalooma Island Resort surrounded by crystal clear water and set amongst the beauty of Queensland's Moreton Bay. The resort is a perfect destination for families seeking a unique adventure, educational or nature-based experiences. The star attraction at the resort is the unique activity of hand feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins!

For the second half of your trip, you'll head to the famous Surfers paradise and where you can experience Theme Parks and Gold Coast excitement! Do as little or as much as you like from swimming, snorkelling and exploring to unique Australian wildlife experiences, theme parks and adventure.

This Queensland holiday is guaranteed to leave families with memories to last a lifetime!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Travel to Tangalooma Island & Begin Your Queensland Holiday

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Travel to Tangalooma Island & Begin Your Queensland Holiday

Upon arrival in Brisbane, you'll have the option to book a private transfer to the ferry or make your own way there. Once at the meeting point, you'll board your 75-minute ferry to Tangalooma Island. The private resort is surrounded by crystal clear water and set amongst the beauty of Queensland's Moreton Bay Island. It is a perfect destination to seek a unique adventure, educational or nature-based experience. There are so many land and sea activities on offer!

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    Accommodation

    Tangalooma Island Resort3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Brisbane Airport to 220 Holt StOptional Activity

    Ferry from 220 Holt St to Tangalooma Island Resort

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    Destinations

    Moreton Island

Day 2

Free Day at Tangalooma Island Resort

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Free Day at Tangalooma Island Resort

You'll have the day free to relax at your resort or head off on one of the exciting adventures offered. The star attraction at the resort is the hand-feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins. Coming into feed just after sunset, you'll be able to observe that each dolphin has its own unique and distinctive personality. You can also head out on a desert safari tour to go snowboarding and more. If you'd rather head out to sea, you can head out on the glass bottom boat to see what you can spot.

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    Accommodation

    Tangalooma Island Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Day to Relax at Tangalooma Island ResortOptional Activity

    Tangalooma's Desert Safari TourOptional Activity

    Marine Discover CruiseOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Moreton Island

Day 3

Another Free Day on Moreton Island

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Another Free Day on Moreton Island

You'll have another day free to relax at your resort or head off on another adventure. If you're a fan of land activities, you can enjoy tours and excursions such as ATV quad bikes, beach bikes hire, desert safari tour, beach segway tours, scenic helicopter flights, northern safari bus tour, southern safari sus tour and so much more. If you're looking to get under the water, you head out on a banana boat ride, go kayaking or head out on an illuminated wrecks tour.

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    Accommodation

    Tangalooma Island Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Day to Relax at Tangalooma Island ResortOptional Activity

    Cape Moreton LighthouseOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Moreton Island

Day 4

Return to Brisbane & Travel to Surfers Paradise

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Return to Brisbane & Travel to Surfers Paradise

This morning, you'll board your return ferry from Tangalooma back to the wharf in Brisbane. Here, you will be picked up and transferred to your Surfers Paradise hotel or you can have the option to hire a car and self-drive your way there. With a lagoon-style pool, pirate ship slide, two restaurants and day spa, your apartment is perfect for the whole family. You'll spend the next few days relaxing at the resort or heading out to explore Surfers Paradise and all the Gold Coast has to offer.

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise4 star

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Tangalooma Island Resort to 220 Holt St

    Private Driver from 220 Holt St to Surfers Paradise

    Self-Driving from 220 Holt St to Surfers Paradise

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    Destinations

    Moreton Island

    Surfers Paradise

Day 5

Three Days of Theme Park Madness!

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Three Days of Theme Park Madness!

You'll be provided with a three-day Village Roadshow Theme Parks Family Pass which includes three consecutive days unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild in the Gold Coast. If you are not a fan of theme parks, an alternative option of a Family iVenture card can be arranged which provides you with passes to a range of attractions, tours and activities within the area.

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise4 star

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    Activities

    Warner Bros. Movie World

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    Destinations

    Surfers Paradise

    Gold Coast

Day 6

Another Day of Theme Parks - Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

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Another Day of Theme Parks - Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Today is another day to make use of your three-day Village Roadshow Theme Parks Family Pass which includes three consecutive days unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild in the Gold Coast (or your alternative option of a Family iVenture card). Today, you can head to the wonderful Wet'n'Wild theme park to spend a day cooling off on the crazy rides, huge slides and amazing wave pool!

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise4 star

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    Activities

    Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

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    Destinations

    Surfers Paradise

    Gold Coast

Day 7

Another Day of Fun!

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Another Day of Fun!

Today is your third day to make use of your Village Roadshow Theme Parks Family Pass which includes three consecutive days unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild in the Gold Coast (or your alternative option of a Family iVenture card). Today, you can step inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium and discover the strange, eye-popping exhibits that await you over 9,000 square feet of fun!

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise4 star

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    Activities

    Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers ParadiseOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Surfers Paradise

    Gold Coast

Day 8

Explore the Gold Coast with Aquaduck!

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Explore the Gold Coast with Aquaduck!

Today is yet another day to make use of the family pass you have. If you have the Family iVenture card, you can hop on board the Gold Coast’s iconic ‘Aquaduck’ tour. Beginning with a city tour of Surfers Paradise's main attractions, you'll then be amazed as the bus drives into the water and becomes a boat - just like the amphibious ‘duck’. This unique land and water adventure is perfect for families with children of all ages.

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    Accommodation

    Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise4 star

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    Activities

    Aquaduck Gold CoastOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Surfers Paradise

    Gold Coast

Day 9

End of Tour & Departure Day

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Today your fun-filled, action-packed Queensland holiday comes to an end. You'll be leaving with memories to last a lifetime and children itching to share stories of their family adventure with their friends back home.

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    Destinations

    Surfers Paradise

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What’s included?

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

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