GI Janes - The Great Escape 4x4 adventures for the girls

Ok, none of us signed up to this, but here we are. First there was Covid, then home schooling, then we hit the christmas holidays with mandates, then there is back to school.
No wonder everyone is exhausted!!!!!

So this one is for the girls. Glamping Island Style.
Each day we enjoy a leisurely drive to each of the Islands attractions, The lighthouse, The oyster farm, The Gutter bar,
Think of a holiday on Gilligans Island, only everything is provided and you will be rescued, eventually 🙂
There is swimming with the Dolphins, all facilities at Tangalooma are to enjoy.
Nights vary between camp fires and restaurants.
It is all about the girls getting some recharge time, Girl time and remembering why we enjoy this journey of life so much.
Don’t have a 4WD, we can assist with this.
Plans for this have deliberately been kept a bit lose, so we can tailor the trip to you, your tribe.

GI Janes – The great escape –

Moreton island
Combination of North Stradbroke and Moreton Island.

Tailor your adventure with accommodation and experiences at Moreton island. Accommodation can be house, via Stayz or air B&B and this can be used as a base for each days adventures

Or, leave the urban environment behind and camp. Luxury camping trailers can be organised for $150 night. Enjoy camping, fires, BBQs and the smell and sound of being beside the ocean.

Both options provide access to Tangalooma resort activities, including the Dolphin feeding.

There is

swimming and snorkeling around the ship wrecks and day trips to the following
Lighthouse, steeped in history and the view is astounding.
Gutter bar – think of a bar, on an island where you keep looking for Gilligan.
Oyster farm, definitely worth a visit, the most amazing Oysters, fresh from the ocean, so full of flavour.

Moreton island

Departure Brisbane Port

Day 1.

Sea Ferry Cruse across Moreton Bay Marine Park and arrive Tangalooma Resort – Moreton Bay

Our 4WD, or yours should you choose to tagalong with our tour, travelling through the heart of the island to Blue Lagoon.

Here you can swim, SUP, Snorkel or take photos for future memories, (Or Insta) Enjoy our picnic lunch and healthy food eating on the beach for lunch. From here we go to the Lighthouse on Cape Moreton, You will enjoy Whale watching, Doplhins, turtles and other wild life, of course we are not in control of them, but season in, season out, they always entertain.

Depending on your choice of accommodation, Airbnb, Tangalooma resort or Glamping with us, you can enjoy a campfire, the most amazing sunsets, a beautiful meal, camp oven cooking or vegetarian, (always better when you are not cooking) and then we crank out the guitar, enjoy stories and songs around the first and share laughter and good stories.

Day 2

This is Nature day!

Breakfast island style, be it a fruit and tropical or BBQ, Fresh Coffee, tea. It is all brewed in a way that makes Italians envious.

We explore more of the interior of the Island, with the Tempest Sandciffs (the highest sand hill in the world with views to match, and body boards to give us some action. Harpers Rock and exploring the walking trails, and that nature has catered for, others can choose between lakes, oceans or just lazing about

The Marine life again is the order of the day, with the wetlands, Dugongs, turtles and other marine life as we explore the wetlands

Our afternoon takes us on a trip to the Oysterfarm and then Gutter bar for afternoon drinks, and really sets the Island vibe in place.

The night can finish with either a delcious meal at the restaruant within Tangalooma Resort, or another of our outdoor food fests on the beach view with a sunset. Please let us know during booking your preferences.

Day 3

Now you are firmly entenched in Island Mode, we will spend the day around the ship wrecks, paddling, SUP or snorkeling with the amazing attractions of the reef. A bit of resort lifestyle on Island time.

Accommodation Options

Camping can organise luxury beach front camping. All set up. https://moretonisland.com.au/
Air BNB we had a great place at Tangalooma, using it as a base, with amazing views over the bay. https://www.airbnb.com.au/s/Moreton-Island–Queensland–Australia/homes?adults=2&place_id=ChIJDfv8grXIk2sR-eE0pXuzSmw&checkin=2021-11-27&checkout=2021-11-29
Stayz

Attractions

Gutterbar https://www.thegutterbar.com.au/

Oyster farm https://moretonbayrockoysters.com.au/

Lighthouse https://www.tangalooma.com/moreton-island/cape-moreton-lighthouse

Ship wrecks https://www.tangalooma.com/moreton-island/tangalooma-wrecks

There is so much to see and do on Moreton island. As they say, Escape the Fake!

Or you can just roll out the beach towels, enjoy a swim or two and laze the day away.

We can catch the last barge back, so you are all at home on Sunday evening, rested and ( well lets face it, no one is ever ready for Monday) but this is your best bet yet!

Bookings essential

Attractions:

Climb Mt. Tempest – the highest Sand Dune on Earth
Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) National Park – Beach-Lake Campsites
Enjoy Land based Whale Watch, Dolphin, Green Turtles and Stingray
Snorkel the Tangalooma Shipwreck
Kayak the Tangalooma Shipwrecks – All equipment provided.
Snorkel the Champagne rock pools, spot fish coral and more
Sand Surfing the slopes of the Big Sand Hills, Desert (all gear provided)
Southern Wetlands and Protected bird habitat
Eco Campfire at Night – with marshellows and stories before the star gazing
Fully erected and servied campsite with dinning area, chill space and under campsites
Uniquie Sand Hiking trails and walks, – do as little or as much as you like (over 100km walks on offer)
Experienced Eco Guide/Driver- Small group – Big adventure –
4WD to health Island and Marine Park tidal zone.
See wading birds, fish, crabs, urchin, sea eagles, falcons and spoonbills
Hike in Oasis of Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) National Park with full support

Includes:

All Sea and Vehicle Transport Return
Experienced tour guide
Tents, sleeping bags, mattress and serviced National Park Facilities
All meals on island feshly prepared:
- Day 1 – Afternoon snack and entree, before BBQ Dinner, fresh salads, breads and cold drinks. After dinner, hot drinks and marshmellows around camp fire
- Day 2 – Breakfast – tea coffee, cereals and toast, jam, honey, fruits, breads.
- Picnic Lunch – Cold drinks, cold meats, picnic salad, fresh fruits, cakes, wraps and bread rolls.
- Dinner – BBQ herbed fish, garlic bread, salads and cold drinks
- Day 3 – Breakfast – Tea, coffee (freshly brewed, no instant 🙂 , cereals and toast, jam, honey, fruits, breads.
- Lunch – Pick and graze picnic lunch – fresh bread rolls, wraps, cold meat or tuna, with a variety of salads and vegetables.
BodyBoards, Snorkel, fins, mask, floating devices, All Fishing gear, All Sandboard, sand Surfing and Sand toboggan Equipment.
Full Use of Kayak and paddles, life vest and maps, all sporting equipment