Slow down, just relax
Switch into holiday mode with gentle activity or . . . none at all
IF RELAXATION is more your holiday mode, especially after days packed with land and sea adventures, then there’s plenty of ways to unplug at Tangalooma:
TANGALOOMA 1. MASSAGE AND BEAUTY:
Get treated like the royals at Tangalooma Massage and Beauty. A 60-minute relaxation massage will help you find that holiday om. Tucked away in a little hut, the experienced therapists offer a range of treatments from facials, manicures and pedicures, to body and detox rituals for the full pampering experience.
SUNSET WALKS: 2.
Take a stroll at dusk along the beach and snap a picture of Tangalooma’s famous over-water sunsets.
SCENIC FLIGHT: 3.
What better way to see beautiful Moreton Island than from the air. Take a helicopter flight to see the numerous wrecks, sand dunes, Cape Moreton and more. Prices vary depending on the length of the tour.
KICK BACK BY THE 4. POOL:
There are two pools at Tangalooma Island Resort, one is heated for the colder months. Kick back on a lounge with a book or jump in for a dip.
OLD WHALING 5. STATION TOUR:
With such a rich but dark history at the Tangalooma Island Resort, a free tour to explore the past could be your perfect idea of an afternoon. Learn how Tangalooma evolved from the exploitation of whales to becoming the home of sustainable whale watch tourism. This tour doesn’t run all year round so check out the What’s On book when you arrive.
KAYAK AROUND 6. THE ISLAND:
If you’re looking for something relaxing, but still exciting, then hiring a kayak could be for you. Tours allow you to explore the wrecks or you can just hire one for an afternoon paddle at your own leisure.
SNORKEL THE 7. WRECKS:
If you want to explore the wrecks of Tangalooma, take a snorkelling tour. With a large variety of different species of reef fish, coral formations, you can get up close and personal with the marine life. Tours include all the equipment you’ll need for the visit.
ILLUMINATED 8. SHIPWRECK TOUR:
On board a a glass bottom boat, explore the shipwrecks illuminated under the water at night. As you cruise among the 15 wrecks, you’ll see nocturnal marine life you may have missed during the day.
CHAMPAGNE 9. POOLS:
Visit the natural ocean pool that gets its name from the “champagne” effect when the waves crash over the volcanic break wall. Located on the northeastern tip of the island, half the fun is finding it.
SUNSET CRUISE: 10.
Tangatours offers the perfect end to your day with a cruise to soak up the lasting sun over the shipwrecks. Enjoy complimentary drinks, nibbles and music.