Our Moreton Island Snorkel and Sandboarding tour starts with a luxury cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay to Moreton Island. On arrival we board our 4WD and drive off the ferry directly on to the beach. Moreton Island is the worlds third largest sand island of which 98% is a protected National Park, with no sealed roads, 4WD is the only mode of transport!
Travelling by 4WD along Middle Road, we pass through thick eucalypt forest, featuring beautiful Xanthorrhoea (Grass Trees) up to 250 years old on our way to The Desert, the home of Sand Boarding.
Sand boarding and tobogganing is an awesome fun, high speed and high adrenalin activity and speeds of up to 50km/h can be reached. From beginners, young children and families, to the most adventurous adrenalin junkie, The Desert is the perfect place to learn, or fine tune, your sand boarding skills. This open sand dune is shaped every day by winds that form the perfect wave. Make sure you bring your camera to get plenty of impressive shots!
While a fresh picnic lunch is prepared by your guide take a moment to relax on the white sandy beach. Go for a leisurely walk or swim, or take some time out to sunbake.
After lunch we take you on a guided snorkel around the Tangalooma Shipwrecks. With 15 shipwrecks located just 50m off the beach, the Tangalooma Shipwrecks are home to one of Queensland’s most diverse marine eco systems. See a huge range of marine life including Butterbrim, blue and orange banded Parrotfish, Big Eye Trevally, Wobbegong, Blue-Tang Surgeonfish (Dory) and Clown Fish (Nemo)!
For those people who are not strong swimmers or do not wish to snorkel, Kayaking around the Shipwrecks is a fantastic alternative option. View these magnificent shipwrecks from above the water for a completely different outlook on Moreton Bay and its spectacular scenery. Kayaking may also be offered as an alternative to snorkelling should conditions be unfavourable.
Regrettably, we finish the day with our return to the ferry for a luxury cruise back to Brisbane.
5 Day Forecast For Moreton Bay Escapes
Our 5 day weather forecast for Scarborough updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On 03/02/2023 the sun will rise at 07:45 and will set at 16:46. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. Moderate to strong winds are expected.
Midnight
Overcast skies
8.8°C (47.9°F)
Wind speed: 31 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (259°, WSW)
Humidity: 77%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.27 in / 1022 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
3am
Cloudy skies
9.5°C (49.2°F)
Wind speed: 33 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (256°, WSW)
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.27 in / 1022 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
6am
Overcast skies
9.5°C (49.1°F)
Wind speed: 31 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (269°, W)
Humidity: 84%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.32 in / 1024 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
9am
Cloudy skies
9.8°C (49.6°F)
Wind speed: 24 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (276°, W)
Humidity: 85%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.4 in / 1027 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
Noon
Overcast skies
11.8°C (53.3°F)
Wind speed: 24 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (275°, W)
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.44 in / 1028 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
3pm
Partly cloudy skies
11.2°C (52.2°F)
Wind speed: 23 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (282°, WNW)
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.46 in / 1029 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
6pm
Clear skies
8.6°C (47.5°F)
Wind speed: 17 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (268°, W)
Humidity: 87%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.52 in / 1031 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
9pm
Clear skies
7.2°C (44.9°F)
Wind speed: 13 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (269°, W)
Humidity: 91%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.58 in / 1033 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
About Our Weather Forecast For Scarborough
Our weather forecast for Scarborough is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
About Moreton Bay Escapes
Attractions in Scarborough, Queensland.
1 Eversleigh Rd
Scarborough
Queensland
4020
07 3880 2945