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Set off from Brisbane for a full-day expedition to the Tangalooma Wrecks — shallow, accessible shipwrecks turned reef where turtles, rays and colourful reef fish gather. This guided snorkel combines easy water time with an island lunch at North Stradbroke’s Amity Village.
Set off from Brisbane for a full-day expedition to the Tangalooma Wrecks — shallow, accessible shipwrecks turned reef where turtles, rays and colourful reef fish gather. This guided snorkel combines easy water time with an island lunch at North Stradbroke’s Amity Village.
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Operated by River to Bay · Moreton Island (Tangalooma), Queensland
The morning sun slants low across Moreton Bay as the boat slips away from Brisbane — the skyline shrinking while the bay opens, a shallow blue plain that dares you to dive in. Within an hour the engine quiets and a ring of rusted hulls appears through breaking waves: the Tangalooma Wrecks, now a reef that pulls fish, turtles and curious swimmers into its shallow embrace.
easy.
9 hours (full-day).
Suitable for people with basic swimming ability and reasonable mobility; standing and short swims required.
The operator states the crossing takes under an hour under normal conditions, though full-day tours run roughly nine hours including transfers and lunch.
Yes — guided tours typically supply masks, snorkels and fins; you can bring your own mask if preferred.
Tours are advertised as suitable for all fitness levels, but basic swimming ability and comfort in shallow water are recommended; life vests are usually available.
Green sea turtles and rays are commonly seen around the wrecks; dugongs are occasionally seen in Moreton Bay but sightings are uncommon and never guaranteed.
Several vessels were deliberately scuttled off Tangalooma mid-20th century to create a breakwater and artificial reef; over decades they’ve become a popular snorkel and dive site.
The wrecks lie within Moreton Bay’s protected marine environment — follow guidance, use reef-safe products, and avoid standing on corals to reduce impact.
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