Gold Coast, So named for its wonderful year round weather, sun kissed beaches, excellent surf, fantastic shopping and vibrant nightlife, the Gold Coast is one of Queensland's premier holiday destinations. Popular with all kinds of holiday makers, the Gold Coast offers outstanding beachfront accommodation, stunning hinterland as well as a huge range of attractions including the famous theme parks. Escape to the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island, just over an hour from Brisbane by resort passenger ferry.The untouched national and marine parks of Moreton Bay make Tangalooma one of a few destinations in the world where visitors can interact with native wildlife in their natural environment, including wild bottlenose dolphins who visit our shores each evening to be hand-fed by resort guests.