By Brij Shah.

Being the capital of Queensland, it stands to reason that Brisbane is home to much of Australia’s rich cultural heritage, both historic and modern day. There are a countless number of things to do in and around Brisbane. The most publicised and popular destination is of course the Gold Coast. However, since becoming Queensland’s primary holiday location, it has become something of a tourist trap.

Luckily, Brisbane day trips extend beyond the old and weary holidaying locations to one of the most beautiful and well kept secrets in Australia. Nestled in the exquisite Moreton Bay and Islands region, Tangalooma Island is a distinguished and affordable place to visit or stay. If you don’t have long and your main stopover is in Brisbane that’s no problem as Tangalooma offers a large range of tours departing from the city.

They vary from a relaxing cruise through crystal clear waters to the breathtaking experience of swimming with the native pods of Bottlenose Dolphins who live in the area. Around the Resort itself, you will have no shortage of activities. If your ideal holiday is lying on a beach, relaxing and bronzing your skin then Moreton Bay’s white sandy coastline will satisfy you. For the more adventurous, the Resort is surrounded by National Parkland just waiting to be explored.

Whale watching in Brisbane is another of the many great cruise options offered at Tangalooma Island. You can combine a day of observing the majestic kings and queens of the ocean as they arch from the water with the life changing experience of feeding dolphins in the clear blue waters of the Moreton Island Region.

Of course when holidaying, finding something for the whole family to do can be an excruciating exercise in futility. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for kids to have a great time at the resort. Between frolicking on the beach, to organised games of sport and the daily run Eco Kids activities, which are run by biologists at the Marine Education and Conservation Centre, the kids won’t run out of things to enjoy.

There is no need to worry about the length of travel between the city and the resort if you’re interested in one of the many tours from Brisbane. Moreton Island is situated amazingly close to metropolitan Brisbane, with the cruise between the two only taking seventy five minutes. During that time you will have the opportunity to soak in the iconic Australian sunshine and superb coastal vistas of the region.