Sands on Moreton is licenced for 10 guests (including children). Fees and charges for more than 10 guests will be incurred and deducted from the bond. There are 4 bedrooms – Master with King size bed (sleeps 2), a queen size bed (sleeps 2), a double bed with single trundle (sleeps 3), and a double bed with single bunk (sleeps 3). If guests prefer not to utilise the single bunk, a double sofa bed is also available in the downstairs living area. All guests and visitors of guests need to register before entering the property. Failure to notify the property manager of this may result in immediate eviction from the property and forfeiture of funds.

In off peak periods, the minimum stay is 3 nights. In peak periods, the minimum stay is 5 nights.

Choose one of the following options on travelling to and from the Island. Please note: If you are bringing a 4WD, it is essential to confirm availability on the MICAT at the time of booking as the MICAT fills up quickly during peak holiday periods. The MICAT also does not operate on Wednesdays outside of Queensland Public School Holiday periods. Your options on how to get to Moreton Island are: MICAT If taking a vehicle (4WD recommended) to the island, this is the only way to get there. The MICAT departs from the Moreton Island Adventures terminal @ 14 Howard Smith Drive, Lytton. Please visit the MICAT Website for more information on ferry times and booking. To drive on the Moreton Island, you need to have a permit and display on your dashboard at all times. To arrange a permit, you can do this via the MICAT Website at time of booking your trip. Alternatively, you can arrange a permit from the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) website or contact Mulgumpin Camping on (07) 3506 2371. Tangalooma Island Resort Passenger Ferries If you’re not taking a vehicle, we recommend travelling via one of Tangalooma’s passenger ferries. Departing from 220 Holt Street Pinkenba 4 times a day, the ferry trip is approximately 75 mins and will drop you directly on the Tangalooma Island Resort Jetty. Please check the Tangalooma Ferry Times and Information Website for departure times and booking information.

Linens are not supplied however are available from Moreton Island Accommodation Services (MIAS) at a cost of $50 / person for the stay. Excessive soiling of provided linen will result in additional cleaning charges. If you choose to bring your own linen, please ensure that sheets are always used over the supplied mattress protectors.

Yes. Registered guests of Sands On Moreton have access to resort facilities and free activities.

Dolphin feeding is not included as a part of the stay however you are welcome to watch the dolphin feeding from the jetty for free. The resort has absolute discretion in allowing guests to participate (for a charge) in dolphin feeding activities. Please contact the Tangalooma Island Resort Eco Centre to discuss.

You can however be prepared to get bogged! Roads and tracks on Moreton are sand and can be very soft requiring low range 4WD to get from A to B.

Parking is available on the driveway or grassed areas surrounding the house. Unfortunately, the garage is not sufficient for storing a vehicle however has space to store equipment.

No. Regrettably we are not wheelchair accessible.

No. As Moreton Island is a national park all pets are prohibited.

We occasionally offer stand by rates and deals. These are posted on our Sands On Moreton Facebook Page. Please follow us to take advantage of these offers.

In addition to the items listed on 'The House' page, we recognise that staying in a holiday house generally means taking everything but the kitchen sink. To help minimise the amount of items our guests need to bring, we have provided some added extras for your convenience including tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, an array of sauces, spices and spreads. We also provide an assortment of cooking essentials such as oils, cling wrap, alfoil, baking paper and some paper towel for your use. The kitchen also has a good set of sharp knives for guest use (please be careful!). We provide some dishwashing liquid, dishwashing tablets, washing detergents, and cleaning spray to help out with those little messes that happen along the way. We also provide some toilet paper for your needs. We want all our guests to enjoy their stay, so please use what is needed, however leave the remaining items on your departure for other guests to enjoy.

There are two types of ferries you can catch to Tangalooma: MICAT – If booked on the MICAT, the Moreton Island Adventures terminal is located @ 14 Howard Smith Drive, Lytton. Please note: – To avoid missing the MICAT, we recommend you arrive 45 minutes before departure time. – Driving a vehicle on the Island requires a vehicle permit to be purchased and displayed. To arrange, please visit the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) website or contact Mulgumpin Camping on (07) 3506 2371. Tangalooma Island Resort Passenger Ferries – If booked on a Tangalooma Ferry, the ferries depart from 220 Holt Street Pinkenba (Brisbane) and drops you directly on the Tangalooma Island Resort Jetty. Please note: – To avoid missing you ferry, we recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before departure time. Check out the Tangalooma Ferry Times and Information website for departure times and booking information.

Sands On Moreton is located at 11 Cassidae Crescent. If travelling by 4WD, there is only one way to get to the house from the MICAT vehicle barge which is via Middle and Tangalooma Bypass Roads. Middle Road is two-way however Tangalooma Bypass is a shared road with some blind corners so please be careful and keep to the speed limit. For a map of how to get from the MICAT to the house, click here. If you have arrived at the Island on one of the Tangalooma passenger ferries, from the jetty you can either walk to the house using the stairs behind reception or the shared concrete road, or alternatively catch a taxi which will take you from the jetty directly to the house. We do recommend arranging a taxi if you have a lot of luggage or family/friends that would find the walk difficult as the ascent is quite significant. To arrange a taxi, please contact Tangalooma Island Resort Reception on (07) 3410 6000.

Prior to your arrival, you will receive instructions via email on check in.

Yes however the Resort does have a policy that must be adhered to. Please read the full Tangalooma Island Resort Drone Policy here. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules also must be complied with.

Yes. As a part of the Tangalooma community, we are required to follow all resort rules and policies. Please be aware of these as failure to comply can result in fines or a request to leave. All guests are to conduct themselves in a manner so as not to cause a nuisance, disturbance, hazard or interference with the use and peaceful enjoyment of the Resort by any persons Guest are not permitted to park vehicles in a position where they create a hazard, block access or are blocked off. Camping is prohibited on the resort including at the properties. Rollerblades, rollerskates, pushbikes, skateboards, scooters, motorbikes, motor trikes, motor quads and uninsured vehicles are not to be used on the resort without prior consent. Please contact M.I.A.S. if you require approval. Recreational items are available for use by guests between 9am and 5pm. The resort operator will determine the cost and period of use for each item. Use of the swimming pool is solely at the user’s risk. No lifeguard facilities are provided and children below the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult in and around the swimming areas. No alcohol is to be taken into or consumed in and around the swimming pool. Glass containers, bottles etc are not permitted in and around the swimming pool. At all times, guests will follow the instructions of Resort staff and operators. No person shall destroy or damage any trees, shrubs or plants on the Resort. Guests are not able to access Reception / Staff assistance during their stay, please contact Moreton Island Accommodation Services if you require any assistance. To ensure all guests stays are enjoyable, we also have the following housekeeping rules: Please observe the check in and check out times. Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited inside the house. Illegal substances are strictly prohibited. We follow a “good neighbour” policy with neighbourhood quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. Please do not re-arrange the furniture inside the house. Please turn off air conditioning when you are not at the house or when you depart. Please ensure that children are monitored especially around stairs, balconies, chemicals etc. Please ensure all breakages are reported to M.I.A.S. Rubbish collections take place normally on a Monday and Thursday. Please ensure the council green bin remains at the top of the driveway at all times. On departure, can you please take any rubbish with you that does not fit in the bin. Failure to do so, will result in additional cleaning fees.

Tyre pressure – 14 to 16 PSI. Ensure you have reduced your tyre pressure at the MICAT terminal before being loaded onto the barge or during the journey to the Island. Recovery gear – set of recovery tracks, snatch strap, d-shackles / soft shackles are recommended. Low range – during periods without rain, roads and tracks become very soft. Use of low range during these times is highly recommended.

Check out the Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) Conditions Report for the current month's: Tide times & heights. General Alerts. Beach Driving Conditions. Inland Track Driving Conditions; and Walking Track Conditions.

The Resort offers the following food and beverage options: Beach Cafe – Open for lunch and dinner. The cafe provides a large selection of meals ranging from seafood, pizza, nachos, and burgers. Beach BBQ & Grill – Open for dinner, the grill is a great place to get a steak, parmy or some other specialities. Vegetarian options available. The Coffee Lounge – Starting with breakfast, you can enjoy croissants, muffins and other small treats. Continuing through the day, enjoy cakes, coffees, shandwiches, pies, sausage rolls and most of all ice-cream. Tursiops Breakfast Buffet – Enjoy a buffet breakfast including both hot and cold options. BB’s Resort Bar – the main resort bar is open daily until late. Happy hour is normally 7pm to 8pm daily. Play a round of pool, watch live sporting events and enjoy the music. Sunset Cocktails – enjoy afternoon sunset cocktails upstairs at The Wheelhouse (enter through BB’s Resort Bar). Opening times vary depending on the season. Fire & Stone – located in between the resort main building and Deep Blue, Fire and Stone offers an Asian dining cuisine. See here for more information.

Other options exist on the Northern and Southern ends of the Island: Castaways Store & Cafe – 100 Moreton Street, Bulwer. The Gutter Bar – 21 Kooringal Esplanade, Kooringal. Kooringal Oysters – 44 Track Kooringal. Following the signs at Kooringal. Moreton Bay Rock Oysters – 50 Toulkerrie Track, Moreton Island. We recommend you Google opening hours and tide times before you make the trip.

Tangalooma Island Resort has a resort store that contains most necessary items. It receives daily deliveries of milk and bread, while also providing an array of groceries. Alcohol can be purchased by registered guests from the resort Bar (BB's). Castaways Cafe and Store is located at Bulwer. You will however need a 4WD to get there via the beach or bypass road, depending on tides.

There are a few options on getting between the resort and the house: Stairs – stairs beside the house will take you down to the Resort reception. Please be careful as the stairs are sand based, vary in height and depth and cross the ATV quad bike track. Driveway – follow the concrete road from the front of the house down to the resort. Please be careful as this is a shared road with people, buggies, quad bikes and 4WD vehicles. Buggy – there is a buggy at the house however not for hire. You can hire a buggy from the Resort for a cost. Please contact the Resort reception on (07) 3410 6000 for more info. Taxi – transfers can be arranged for a cost. Please contact the Resort reception on (07) 3410 6000 for more info and/or bookings.

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