About this tour
Blast across Moreton Bay on a speedboat from Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens, hitting two massive sand islands—North Stradbroke and Moreton—for a full day of bar hopping, swimming, and wildlife spotting. The 10-hour tour takes you through waters where dolphins, turtles, and dugongs glide past, stopping at the legendary Gutter Bar and Amity Tavern for drinks and lunch. You'll have time to wade into the bay's clear water and spot koalas and kangaroos on the islands before racing back to the city as the sun drops.
Highlights
- High-speed boat ride across Moreton Bay with marine life sightings
- Two island bars: Gutter Bar and Amity Tavern
- Lunch included at Amity Tavern
- Swim in Moreton Bay's clear waters
- Spot koalas, kangaroos, dolphins, turtles, and dugongs
- Visit North Stradbroke and Moreton Islands
- Sunset return to central Brisbane
What to expect
You'll depart from City Botanic Gardens and spend roughly three hours travelling to and from the islands on the high-speed vessel—expect salt spray and thrilling acceleration. Once on the sand islands, you'll move between two different bar venues with time to swim between stops. Lunch at Amity Tavern is provided; drinks are buy-as-you-go at all locations. Marine life encounters (dolphins, turtles, rays, occasional whales in season) happen during the boat crossing, though sightings aren't guaranteed. The islands feel relatively undeveloped with natural bush where wildlife roams freely. You'll return to the river just as light fades.
Good to know
Bring a towel and change of clothes for swimming. Alcohol and any extras are purchased separately—budget accordingly. Not suitable for pregnant travellers. All fitness levels work, but the boat ride is choppy; take seasickness precautions if prone. Service animals permitted.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.