{"id":3563,"date":"2017-08-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2020-05-01T14:23:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T04:23:16","slug":"tangalooma-day-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/qld\/tangalooma-day-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tangalooma wins our hearts"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Carly Jones<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not going to lie. A big part of Tangalooma\u2019s appeal is being able to take a day trip to an actual island.\u00a0Just 1hr and 15 minutes by ferry from Brisbane\u2019s Holt St Wharf, you\u2019ll be far from city life and enjoying all that an island has to offer, including sparkling coastline as far as the eye can see. It\u2019s the perfect day out for an adventure seeker or even someone who just wants to relax on the beach.<\/p>\n

Tangalooma has awesome activities to suit all kinds of travellers, and we take a day to road test some of the best, with some of the activities organised through the resort<\/a>. Hey, it\u2019s a hard life, but somebody\u2019s gotta do it \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Watersports<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we first arrive at beautiful Tangalooma, we head straight to the water for a swim. Mesmerising, tranquil, and refreshing, it\u2019s the perfect activity for a beautiful\u00a0day. While swimming, we see people stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. In the distance, we also see parasailing. Joining the fun is easy – just rent equipment and book activities at the water sports kiosk. We don\u2019t do any snorkelling; however, I\u2019ve read about the Tangalooma shipwrecks, where there\u2019s a variety of marine life and coral to see. You can snorkel to the wrecks from the beach \u2013 too easy!<\/p>\n

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Segway tours<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We don\u2019t get a chance to do one (alas, there\u2019s only so much you can fit in a day), but we see the Segway tour groups coasting along the white sandy beach. It looks like a super fun way to see the island, providing you\u2019ve got a good sense of balance.<\/p>\n

Quad biking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Probably my fave activity of the day! The 45min adventure track is exhilarating, yet easy enough for all experience levels. The course is full of exciting obstacles and off-road terrain, plus there\u2019s some amazing views when you get to the top of the sand dunes. It’s a great way to see the island, I\u2019d definitely do it again.<\/p>\n

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Helicopter joy fight<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we finish our ATV tour, I spot one lucky couple boarding a helicopter for a joy flight. I\u2019m sure the aerial views of the island were phenomenal! Maybe next time? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Lunch at Copper Grill<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Steak, ribs, seafood, salad, dessert\u2026 the list goes on. Copper Grill is Tangalooma Resort\u2019s exclusive dining area for groups and functions. It\u2019s located in the newly renovated resort centre and offers stunning beach views. We\u2019re lucky enough to have lunch there and are spolit for choice.<\/p>\n

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Desert Sand Safari tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re excited enough to be going sand tobogganing, but it turns out that getting to the sand dunes is half the fun. The Desert Sand Safari tour is epic in so many ways. Our charismatic driver regularly reminds us that \u201cWe\u2019re not in Disneyland anymore, folks\u201d as he navigates his custom German-built 4WD bus along extremely<\/strong> bumpy, steep, and narrow bush tracks. We hold on tight as our driver \u201creassures\u201d us that \u201cnobody dies on my watch\u201d (eek!). Rollercoaster bus aside, the tour through the national park is fascinating, as our guide fires off fun facts about the island. On our way back to the resort (after the tobogganing), we discover that the bus ahead of us has actually gotten bogged in the sand. Our driver gets his shovel out and digs one of the tyres free while we all watch from the bus. It made for an entertaining trip, that\u2019s for sure!<\/p>\n

Sand tobogganing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we arrive at the bottom of the tobogganing hill, the 35m sand dune is overwhelming to say the least. As you can see from the photos, we look like mere ants. And it feels like we\u2019re in a different world, even though it\u2019s just a 20 min bus ride from the beach. Before conquering the hill, we\u2019re given a safety demonstration and tips on how to successfully toboggan down the sand dune. Be warned \u2013 the steep incline is not for the faint-hearted. It\u2019s exhausting! When it\u2019s my turn, I lay face down on a waxed Masonite board. Thankfully, the take-off is somewhat slow, which gives you a few seconds to get a feel for what\u2019s happening. But about 15m down the hill, your speed gets up to 40km\/h. Through sheer excitement, I forget to close my mouth, so I\u2019m eating sand the whole way down. Once you come to a stop, you\u2019re instructed to get off the track ASAP so the next person can go down. The whole thing is over in seconds. We\u2019re told that Tangalooma\u2019s current record for the most slides by one person is 12 times in an hour. Once is enough for me.<\/p>\n

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The bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We want to go for one last dip before heading home, but the heavens open up for a complete downpour. Now, you may wonder \u201cWhat\u2019s the problem with getting wet when you\u2019re already swimming?\u201d Well, we\u2019ve left all our belongings on the beach, so we have to make a mad dash to save them from getting completely drenched. On the upside, we use our leftover swimming time to have a cold cider at B&B Bar and watch the storm pass over the beach. It\u2019s a great way to wrap up the day.<\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n<\/i> Book your next trip to Tangalooma <\/a>\n

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