Tangalooma Beach
About the Beach
Tangalooma Beach sits on the sheltered western side of Moreton Island, one of the world's largest sand islands. The bay-facing position keeps the water flat and calm, with no open-ocean swell. You get clear, turquoise water perfect for wading, swimming, and snorkelling. Best bit, genuine over-water sunsets. Most east coast beaches can't claim that.
Just offshore, 15 ships were deliberately scuttled between 1963 and 1984. The Tangalooma Wrecks are visible from the sand and easy to snorkel. Visibility peaks June to September. A strong tidal current runs between the wrecks and shore, and the rusted metal edges are sharp. Take the guided tour rather than swimming out independently.
Every evening at dusk, wild bottlenose dolphins come to the jetty to be fed. You wade in waist-deep. Bring a change of clothes.
No lifeguards patrol. You'll need a resort catamaran from Pinkenba, roughly 75 minutes away, with adult return fares at $84. Day cruise or accommodation booking gets you beach access.
Conditions at 8:38 pm
Howling southerly winds around 35km/h with a moderate 0.6m swell from the south-east. A mild 20°C in the air with comfortable 21°C in the water, and a rising tide. Clear skies with a minimal UV index of 0.
Includes weather data from Google
Getting There
Tangalooma, 4025, QLD
Head to Holt Street Wharf in Pinkenba for the ferry, it takes 75 minutes and costs $84 return for adults. Parking's $20 a day or grab a coach transfer from the CBD. You'll find the beach right on the resort's doorstep.
No dedicated parking