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Fast Redcliffe to Moreton Island

cruise set to launch

A new fast boat service running direct between Redcliffe Jetty to be able to connect locals and visitors alike to enjoy the beach,
and Moreton Island in just 30 minutes will be operational in resort, snorkelling and other activities, all in 30 minutes,” he said.
time for the Easter school holidays.
“Departing from Redcliffe’s accommodation centre, we are
The Bottlenose, a 12 metre rigid inflatable boat, can carry up to confident this service will convince visitors to spend an extra day
30 passengers and will be operated by River to Bay, in addition in the region.”
to their service from Sandstone Point.
The boat arrives at Tangalooma Resort on Moreton Island, and
Moreton Bay Regional Council Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway a ticket includes lunch at the resort and a day pass to pools,
welcomed the boost to the region’s tourism industry and the restaurants, bars, tours, shops and other resort facilities.
$4M of economic benefit the new service would provide during
their first two years of operation. Visitors can also choose to add on optional tours of the desert
dunes snorkelling at the wrecks, discovering the marine wildlife.
“Moreton Bay attracts twice as many annual visitors than
Noosa and providing more access for residents and visitors to The family-friendly snorkelling tour includes fish-feeding and
experience Moreton Bay’s wonderful natural attractions will swimming in the crystal-clear water which is homes to turtles,
continue to position our region as one Queensland’s most dugongs and Wobbegong who share the coral with more than
popular tourist destinations,” she said. 200 species of fish.

“This investment shows that businesses are confident in the The boat’s trial service will operate five times a week from March
Moreton Bay economy forging ahead as one of the best places 30, in time for the Easter school holidays and will depart Redcliffe
to do business in South East Queensland despite the recent Jetty at 9.15am and arrive at Moreton Island by 9.45am.
challenges of COVID and floods.
A return service will depart Moreton Island at 3.45pm.
“I urge everyone to stay the weekend in Redcliffe, check out our
beautiful foreshore, restaurants, cafes and then jump on the Tickets are available now at
Bottlenose for a trip to Moreton Island in under 30 minutes - you https://rivertobay.com.au/project/tangalooma-day-cruise/
could be back in time for dinner!”

River to Bay co-founder John Sharpe said the new service was
the fastest boat service connecting to the island and was an
exciting new addition to the existing run from Sandstone Point.

“Moreton Island is clearly visible from Redcliffe, so it is exciting
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