Over the years, Morton Island (Moreton Island) has gradually come to the view of the Chinese people, even Princess Zhou Jielun chose to spend their honeymoon on Morton Island. In fact, Morton Island is also known as Dolphin Island, and many people want to see for themselves how beautiful it is, and wonder how it is fed to dolphins. Then walk you into the real dolphin island now!
A full understanding of Dolphin Island
Thirty kilometers east of Brisbane, Australia, there is a beautiful dolphin home. This is the third largest sand island in the world, (Moreton Island). On the map, Morton Island looks like a puffin dolphin, and every evening a group of wild dolphin swims here (this beautiful story will tell you below), so it is cordially called "Dolphin Island."
The location of Morton Island on the Map
Ninety-eight percent of Dolphin Island is covered by primitive national parks, surrounded by tropical plants, surrounded by crystal-clear water, white beaches and rolling cliffs and hills.
It is also one of the least polluted and least damaging coastal ecosystems on the Queensland to New South Wales coastline, and was awarded the "cleanest Beach in Australia" in 2006. Intelligent dolphins, giant whales and other marine life of all kinds live happily in this beautiful paradise. And Dolphin Island is the only near-city area in the world with a lot of mermaid dugongs and turtles.
Dolphin Island is in a pleasant subtropical climate all year round, with an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius in summer (11-February) and 12 degrees Celsius in winter (June-August). Even winter visits to dolphin island are usually sunny and warm. But the night will cool, remember to bring a few long-sleeved jackets in case of emergency.
Mean temperature of dolphin island peace mean water temperature
The only resort on dolphin island is called "Sky Pavilion, Ruma" (Tangalooma Island Resort). Here blue ripples, silver sand floor, brown shadow whirling, the scenery is excellent. In 1980, the Osborne family from Brisbane bought Ruma-Brian,Betty and their two sons-who run the resort, with a long history of track back and Dolphin Island, the earliest home to the Aborigines and European colonies.
Morton Island Dolphin Island (photo from the Internet)
Tiange Luna Resort offers a variety of guest rooms, each located in a garden and natural jungle, most of which enjoy sea views and a great vacation experience. In addition to the Tiange Lunar feeding dolphins there are nearly 80 kinds of activities, even if stay here for a week will not be boring!
Dolphin Island Resort version Q Map (photo from the Tiange Lu Ma official website)
How do I get to dolphin island?
Location of dolphin island on the map (photo from Kingstar)
1 ferry: from wharf (Holt Street wharf), Holt Street, Brisbane, ferry, operated by the Tiange Ruma Resort, arrives at Dolphin Island.
[wharf address] Holt street wharf (220 Holt Street,Pinkenba QLD 4009 Brisbane)
[ferry duration] 75 minutes
[ticket price] A round trip ticket price for resort guests is $80 per adult and $45 per child (for reference only)
[Brisbane Airport to wharf] it takes only 10 minutes by taxi, about $20.
[downtown Brisbane to wharf] about 15 minutes from downtown
[Golden Coast downtown to wharf] about 90 minutes from downtown
For ferry schedule, please refer to product details.
Tips：
- Arrive at wharf at least 20 minutes in advance, go through the formalities to get the ticket
- Each person can only carry one piece of 22kg luggage on board, there will be crane weighing on the spot, if overweight, it will not be able to board the ship
- The journey to dolphin island is in the inner sea, the sea is smooth, basically will not get seasick
If you are driving yourself to wharf Holt Street, take the direction of Kingsford Smith Drive exit, after two kilometers through Gateway Motorway Overpass turn right into Holt Street and follow the road to the end. Holt Street wharf has an open-air parking lot for $20 per night. There is a fence around the parking lot, closed to the outside at night, do not worry about safety. (ps: dolphin island does not recommend self-driving, on the sand island is very difficult to drive!)
2 helicopters:
Helicopter is the fastest way to Dolphin Island, a one-way trip is only 20 minutes, you need to call the booking department of Tiange Luna Resort to book in advance. Of course the price is also very "beautiful", one-way about 2500 yuan / person, so few people choose helicopter to dolphin island. (Tuhao, please forget I said ~)
(3) one-day or multiple-day tours reserved for Luna, Tiange:
If you find it cumbersome to go to wharf and buy your own tickets, a tour is the easiest option. The tour may choose Brisbane or Gold Coast, which will drive first to wharf in Brisbane and then to Dolphin Island.
If you are on a ferry to the Tiange Luna Resort, the staff of the Tiange Ruma will raise a sign on the trestle to greet you. Staff will wear clothes or hats with resort logo, easy to identify, and there are Chinese-speaking staff, don't worry about disembarkation will be "confused" ~
The position of disembarkation is on the trestle.
The staff will then take you to the rendezvous point, reconfirm what activities you have to attend on the day, and present the practical information you need to know during your stay and a concurrent map.
More than 80 ways to play Dolphin Island
Tiange Ruma Resort Center provides free wifi, access to free Internet access by simply logging in personal information. But trust me, you don't even think of playing with your cell phone here!
Tiange Luma has more than 80 kinds of activities, such as dolphin feeding, high-speed sand sliding, all-terrain four-wheel-drive motorcycle cruises, helicopter island flights, whale watching, ocean exploration trips, banana boats, snorkeling, kayak, sunset cruises, Sightseeing feeding fish, standing paddles, flying parachutes, tennis, wave skating, archery, basketball, Eskimo rowing, sunken area fishing, massage and beauty!
Dolphin Island has a wealth of activities (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Whether you like hot-blooded activities, educational activities, or activities close to nature, it's all here. Then let's talk about Dolphin Island's most important play-feeding dolphins.
Feeding dolphins-close-up interaction with marine elves
An important factor in coming to Dolphin Island is the chance to feed the wild dolphins, who arrive at sunset every day. Every day after sunset, the dolphin family will come to the Tiange Luna Resort to wait for feeding. Many people do not know that the habit originated in 1990, when two mature females brought their cubs to the resort to unravel this beautiful myth.
Dolphins on Morton Island (pictured on the website of the Tiange Ruma Resort)
In 1977-1980, the resort's wharf already had lighting facilities. Because of the light, attract a lot of small fish, dolphins like to scramble for fish to eat. Throughout the 1980s, the Osborne family insisted on visiting wharf every day to see the dolphins, knowing what time they would arrive at the resort every day after sunset. At first, one dolphin came to the resort almost every day, and they named it Beauty, one of the two females mentioned above.
The earliest regular visitor Beauty (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
At that time, the fishing guests in wharf threw the fish to Beauty at night, and Beauty gradually accepted the gifts and began to pick up the quality of the fish. So the staff of the resort will prepare a bucket of fresh fish every night for guests to throw to Beauty. In 1990, Beauty brought new dolphins, and since then Beauty has become a frequent visitor to the resort every day. In 1992, The staff tried to feed her the fish. After several attempts, Beauty finally swam up to eat the first fish he had given her. When Beauty got used to it, she encouraged other dolphins to join.
At the end of the same year, the Osborne family drafted a dolphin protection plan, which was approved by the Marine Authority. They also installed better lighting in wharf and allowed residents of all resorts to feed dolphins in the water. When they announced their dolphin feeding program to the press, they gained unprecedented attention and enjoyed a global reputation. In 1996-2010, the resort set up a new wharf and dolphin protection center and hired marine biologists. Today, oceanographers take a boat to guide dolphins at noon, predicting what time they will arrive at the resort today.
Feed dolphins (pictures from the Internet)
At present, there are 13 dolphins fed on Dolphin Island, the oldest 10 years old and the youngest 2 years old. At the end of the trestle are the names of each dolphin according to age. If you are interested, you can take a look at the trestle. When you feed a dolphin, the name of each dolphin is written on every bucket of food, and you know which dolphin you are feeding.
The dolphin table of the trestle
Wild dolphin genealogy (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Dolphins come to Tiange Lumar every day after sunset, depending on the time of the season. In summer (November-February), dolphins arrive at the resort around 7 p.m., and in winter (June-August). Dolphins will arrive at the resort at about six o'clock. The porpoise is at the edge of the trestle. Let's take a look at the detailed steps for feeding dolphins!
Step1: lined up for disinfection, disinfecting hands and arms in white plastic barrels
Step2: leads sardines, one by one.
Step3: can only walk into the water at the direction of the employee
Step4:, grab the sardines. Don't put them in the water.
Step5: gets permission from staff to feed dolphins; Hold on to the tail of the sardines and put them in the water until the dolphins take the fish out of your hand (ps: remember to hold the tail because dolphins like to eat fish heads first because they can effectively avoid spines).
Tips：
- Must follow the instructions of the staff all the way
- No flash on the beach (flashes are allowed on the shore); if you flash the dolphins, it makes them very nervous and even harms their sensitive eyes.
- Don't wear insect repellent, perfume, deodorant or sunscreen if you want to get into the water, because dolphin skin may be allergic to artificial chemicals.
- If you have a cold or other infectious disease, please do not feed dolphins. Dolphins are very susceptible to infection.
- No private access to dolphin-feeding areas unless permitted by staff (minimising the use of dolphin areas, allowing dolphins to feel more confident that their lives will not be disturbed)
- Please wear clothes suitable for the water, do not wear any jewelry to avoid harming dolphins
- Under no circumstances are allowed to touch dolphins (dolphins have very sensitive skin, some dolphins do not like to be touched by humans. Please respect this principle)
- You can wear shorts or bathing suits when feeding dolphin, because the dolphin needs to walk into the water, the water will be soaked below the waist; the water will be a little cold in winter, if you are afraid of cold or do not want to touch water, you can rent a fisherman's suit ($10 sets) and feed the dolphin.
- Whether you're on a day trip to dolphin island or how many days you're on, there's only one chance to feed dolphins, so decide which evening to feed.
- Feed dolphins will have staff take photos, buy photo for a fee, staff will link you to download the e-photo
Dolphins are so cute and good that they can't be described in words. When the tourists finish feeding the dolphins, the crew will play with the dolphins, as if they are acting like a spoiled child, and their hearts are melted when they see such images. Feeding dolphins is really a great experience. You can only see how wonderful it is if you go through it.
Visitors to Dolphin Island are advised to book room vip on the island. Because of activities such as sand skiing and dolphin feeding, the clothes are bound to enter sand into the water. For tourists who want to return to Brisbane or the Gold Coast after playing well that day, it must be uncomfortable to go back. And the vip room can bathe and change clothes. And storage cabinets, very convenient.
For older, or unwilling to water, visitors can watch dolphins, that is, in the trestle seat to watch other tourists feeding dolphins, than feeding dolphins about $50 less, cost-effective. After feeding, the staff will give all the remaining small fish to the dolphins. At this time, they can also watch from the side. Some dolphins will also stay for a while to play and play. (ps: watching dolphins. They will also have to make an appointment in advance to buy them, because in addition to the trestle, they will also have to make an appointment to buy them in advance. The beach is far from the dolphin-feeding area and there is no light to see the dolphin.
Dolphin watching (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Some interesting cold knowledge:
- The number of dolphins who come to the resort every day is uncertain, sometimes 13 plenum, sometimes 6 to 7, on the bulletin board will write which of the same day will come
- The staff knew every dolphin, and if there were other wild dolphins mixed up to eat, the staff would not feed them
- In order to ensure the dolphins' predator ability in the wild, the resort will not let them "let go", the amount of all feeding is controlled at about 20% of the amount of food they eat.
Desert cross-country-experience 200 meters high altitude sliding sand
You want to play a little exciting on dolphin island? Then the first choice must be desert cross-country (Desert Safari Tour)! Dolphin Island has a vast expanse of white sand desert, sand dunes of moderate height, very suitable for sliding sand ~
It takes about 15 minutes to get to the desert by bus. After reaching the desert, climb up the sand dunes, hold your hands tight, and enjoy the super pleasure of galloping down from 200 meters at a speed of 40 kilometers an hour!
Dolphin island sand slide
Tips：
- Activity time is about 1 hou
- 2. It is recommended to wear long sleeves, long sweatpants or tight pants, clothes that can be pulled out of rope (sand falling into the clothes is uncomfortable)
- Wear shoes that are easy to wear and walk barefoot when you go to the dunes. (the sand is soft and it won't hurt.)
- The less things you carry with you, the better, the bus will be equipped with sand planks, sand-skidding glasses and mineral water, mobile phones try not to take minutes to fly out (don't ask me how to know)
- The sand slide will be accompanied by a professional coach and professional photographer, who will pay for the photo you take.
- It is recommended not to slide sand on your stomach, because climbing the dunes requires a certain amount of physical strength.
More interesting experiences like diving, helicopters, etc.
Scuba diving: whether you are a first dive or an experienced diver, the site of the Luna sinking ship in Tiange is an excellent place to dive. Because the ship has been underwater for so long, there are many coral reefs and tropical fish growing around the Great Barrier Reef. If you look closely, you'll find many of the brightly colored naked-branchial animals that inhabit the shipwreck, and sea urchins and more than 100 species of fish and other marine life that inhabit the area-like a giant aquarium. Diving here has a treasure hunt. (the resort has a boat to send diving guests to the sunken area)
[operational time] Daily Operation
[time of activity] Adult diving experience is about 2 hours, licensed diving time is about 1 hour, and children's entry experience is about 1 hour.
[price] $149 per adult (over 12 years old) diving experience, $129 per licensed diver, $99 per person on loan of diving gear;
Children (8-12 years old) entry experience $89 per person, discount for 2 or more, $69 per person
Scuba diving at Dolphin Island (photo from the website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Helicopter round island tour (Helicopter Scenic Flights)
A bird's eye view of the dolphin island, including the Tiange Luna shipwreck, sand dunes, Cape Morton and more. There are 4 routes in total: 6 mins Luna lane / 12 mins Morton island, north beach and fresh water lake / 18 mins Morton angle / 30 mins roundabout
[operational time] Daily Operation
Travel time: 6: 30 minutes, depending on the route you choose.
[price] $90 per person, please make a reservation at the helicopter kiosk (Heli Hut)
Four-wheel drive motorcycle (ATV Quad Bike Tour)
Drive all-terrain four-wheel-drive motorcycles, ride the beach, challenge the jungle, and climb over the dunes. Whether you have experience or not, a professional coach will provide you with basic jungle driving skills training. Children aged 10 years and over can drive on their own.
[operating time] daily operation, departure time 11:00 / 12:00 / 2: 00 / 3: 00 / 4: 00 a.m.
[activity time] approximately 45 minutes, including security session
[price] single car $65, double car $90 (driver's license for a double car is required)
Beach bike (Beach Bikes Hire)
To enjoy the seaside scenery slowly, rent a bike, enjoy riding on the soft beach, or go to the shipwreck site to enjoy the beautiful scenery from the shore. Special tire design allows you to ride it easily on the beach between the. (ps: use zone resort and Coan, where bicycles can only be used on sand / beach)
[operational time] operate daily with best experience time before / after 2 hours of low tide
[price] $25 per hour (including helmet), $50 (including helmet) for 3 hours, $50 per bicycle (refundable deposit)
Whale watching (Whale Watch Cruise)
June to October is the details of whale migration, the best time to watch whales. The Tiange Luna Resort is the only way for whales to swim to the tropical waters. You will be on the southern hemisphere's largest bottom cruise (accompanied by Chinese staff), listening to professional ecologists explain whale life and habits, and will arrive at the best whale-watching site in about 50 minutes. You'll see a giant whale jumping up at close range, and it's spectacular. If you're lucky, you'll meet turtles, manatees or other marine animals. (sandwiches, fruits, cakes, etc.) will be served on the boat at noon.
[operating time] every year June-October, 12:00
[activity time] about 2.5 hours
[price] $75 for adults and $55 for children (3 to 14 years of age)
Dolphin island sea whale (pictured on the internet)
There are plenty of activities on dolphin island, and here there are more than one list of other hot water and land activities such as the following figure ~
More activity information can be found on the Chinese website: http://www.haitundao.cn/index.php
A look at the Aquatic activities in Luna, Tiange
A Survey of Land-based activities in Luna, Tiange
In addition, you can rent equipment at the Luna Water Sports Center in Tiange, many of which are free, such as tennis, badminton, croquet, beach cricket, squash, basketball, beach volleyball, table tennis, and so on, for example, tennis, badminton, croquet, beach cricket, squash, basketball, beach volleyball, table tennis, Mini golf, French ball and so on. These activities only require a deposit of $20. (deposit refundable)
Tips：
- For a one-day tour, it is recommended that you feed dolphins to slide sand so that two projects are good, otherwise the time is too tight, it may be too late. If you want to experience a few more activities, or enjoy the dolphin island at a slow pace, it is recommended to stay on the island for at least one day.
Accommodations: multiple room option
From hotel standard rooms to deluxe suites, Tiange Ruma has seven different types of rooms. Each of the different accommodation options has a different price, and you can find their price on the individual room introduction page. Tiange Ruma also offers a range of package options for different accommodations.
Tebo Suite (Jellen same style)
Tibo suite (Deep Blue Luxury Apartments) is the most luxurious hotel in Tiange Luma Resort. When Zhou Jielun and Kunling came to Dolphin Island with the Zhou Dynasty, they were living in Tibo, which is the most luxurious place in Tiange Luna Resort, when Zhou Jielun and Kunling came to Dolphin Island in the Zhou Dynasty.
Just a step away from the beach, the Tibo Resort is located near wharf, the Tiange Pavilion, overlooking the entire dolphin-feeding area, as well as the dolphin island's view of the sea. During the day, you can view the rolling glass hills, and at night you can see the bright lights in the center of Brisbane.
The white house is the Tibo suite (pictured on the Internet).
Each suite is decorated differently, with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 4, accommodating a maximum of 4 to 10 people depending on the size of the bed.
Private balcony, air conditioning, kitchen, barbecue table, mini refrigerator, master bedroom with exclusive bathroom, multi-function refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, indoor clothesline and private locked garage. Guests in the Tebo suite can also use their own swimming pool and cabin.
standard room
The standard room, (Hotel Rooms), is located in this building, near the heart of the resort. The room is spacious and comfortable, ideal for short-term accommodation, accommodating up to 4 people. Standard rooms can also be upgraded to sea view room.
Private view balcony, all rooms equipped with air conditioning, separate bathrooms, shower facilities, TV and DVD player, mini refrigerator, etc.
Hotel Standard Room (Photo from the Internet)
sea view room
Located on the top floor of our hotel, sea view room is ideal for couples and couples on their honeymoon, equipped with bathrobes and slippers, as well as wine and chocolates especially prepared by the hotel, while enjoying an invincible sea view.
Hotel sea view room (Photo from the Internet)
Vacation Suite & Guest Room
The resort suite (Resort Suites) is just 50 meters from the beach, close to the heart of the resort. The resort suite is comfortable and elegant, surrounded by charming landscape gardens, tropical palm trees and unique local flower shrubs, blowing the fresh winds of Dolphin Bay. Being in it must make you feel relaxed ~ you can accommodate up to 6 people.
[highlights] Room Island style, all rooms equipped with air conditioning, indoor bathroom, hairdryer, television, DVD video player, dining table and chair and kitchenette
Dolphin Island Holiday Suite (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Also near the heart of the resort is the resort room (Resort Units), which accommodates up to four people. It is no different from the amenities of the suite, which offers separate bedrooms and living rooms and a more spacious living environment for long-term visitors.
Dolphin Island Holiday House (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Beachfront Villas & Holiday Villa
Beachfront Villas (Beachfront Villas) is the best choice for family vacations or long-term residence. The villa area is located in the north of the resort and each villa can be accommodated by eight people. All villas are independent in structure and well equipped. With two bedrooms and two private terraces, you can enjoy the charming panorama of Dolphin Bay.
Room with island style, spacious and comfortable master bedroom, private balcony, home refrigerator, multi-function microwave oven, electric frying pan, electric kettle, toaster, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, electric iron and ironing board, etc.
Beachfront Villas of Dolphin Island (photo from the official website of Luna Resort, Tiange)
Holiday Villa (Holiday Houses) is ideal for team vacations, most of which offer up to 12 people to stay at the same time. Holiday Villa is built by Tiange Luna Resort in accordance with the dolphin island's terrain, a 15-minute walk from the Villa area to the Resort Center. The oversized balcony and floor window give you an unbeatable view of dolphin island and dolphin bay.
[highlights] every villa is equipped with all the things and amenities you need for your vacation, each with an open living room and restaurant, a private locked garage, barbecue facilities that allow you to enjoy the delightful climate and scenery of Queensland while you are outdoors enjoying your gourmet food.
Gourmet food: Chinese and western food self-service are all available
In the dolphin island, in addition to the delightful beach, dynamic and leisurely activities, there are delicious, unforgettable gourmet food. From a full breakfast buffet to a romantic dinner by the sea, Tiange Ruma has a variety of dining options.
When it comes to the most recommended, it has to be Fire&Stone, a restaurant that combines the essence of Sichuan cuisine-rich in style and diverse in taste. You can also enjoy a spicy taste in a foreign country ~ about $30 per capita.
Fire&Stone has a Chinese menu
The author first-hand tests, Sichuan Xiang Boiled Fish with Bean Sprouts in Hot Chili Oil, Poached Sliced Beef in Hot Chili Oil, hot and sour potato silk, Dry-Fried French Beans with Minced Pork and Preserved Vegetables and bully fat sausage are very delicious ~ especially Boiled Fish with Bean Sprouts in Hot Chili Oil, can be said to be the point of every table. Fire&Stone is definitely a great place to eat on dolphin island for those who don't like it.
[open hours] lunch 11: 30, 14: 00, dinner 17: 30, 21: 00
Beach Caf é: from delicious pizza, juicy hamburgers, healthy salads, fish and fries, and steak to a variety of simple meals, it's an ideal place for family meals. You can choose an indoor or outdoor dining environment or take-out. The beach food shop serves lunch and dinner every day. (there is an English menu on the screen, but there are Chinese order-takers)
[lunch hours] Sunday to Friday, 11: 45, 14: 30, Saturday, 11: 45, 21: 00
[dinner hours] Sunday to Friday, 16: 30, 21: 00, Saturday, 11: 45, 21: 00
Dolphin Island Beach Café orde
Enjoy the beauty of Dolphin Bay while dining at a tavern-style seaside gourmet restaurant.
Tursiops Buffet Restaurant (Dolphin cafeteria): how can you have the strength to take part in a day without breakfast? The Dolphin cafeteria offers a rich breakfast buffet of soft fried eggs, soft strawberry hot pancakes, crispy bacon and sausage, pastries, assorted cereals, a variety of fruits and yogurt and more. If you are not accustomed to western breakfast, you can also serve a bowl of delicious Chinese chicken porridge with boiled egg, delicious and healthy ~
[breakfast hours] 07 / 30 / 09 / 30
In addition, the Coffee Shop (Coffee House, which sells a variety of ice cream, fruit shaved ice, French cakes and cookies, and the late-night The Wrecks Bar (shipwreck bar, is also available at the Tiange Ruma Resort. After a whole day's play, order a cup of coffee or Australian wine, click on your favorite music in the jukebox, or quietly enjoy the intoxicating night scene, listen to the sound of the wind blowing through your ear, it is a wonderful enjoyment ~
[delicious Rock Burning hours with flint] lunch 11: 30, 14: 00, dinner 17: 30, 21: 00
[coffee Pavilion] Sunday-Friday 08: 00-16: 30, 18: 30-21: 00, Saturday: 08: 00-21: 00
[sunken Boat Bar] 11: 00. 00: 00.
[practical information]
Dolphin Island fees can be paid by card. But the visa and master cards charge 1%, and UnionPay is free of charge.
You can also use Alipay without charge.
Dolphin Island Commissary, open until 19: 00 p.m.
The last thing I want to say.
Often fantasized, a person came to a quiet and beautiful island, far away from the noise, even if only sitting quietly on the beach for a day, but also very happy. I believe that this is every day in the city in the high-rise buildings of the heart of the tireless people.
Dolphin Island (Photo from the Internet)
Dolphin Island is green, silvery sand, coasts like ribbons, and the layers of white waves on the sea and colorful gliders in the air are themselves a delightful sight. A dolphin-feeding experience alone is enough to attract visitors from all over the world to this Australian-style island.
If you come to Dolphin Island, there must be a feeling of hate for each other.
Author: 77-Kingsta
