Adventure Moreton Island

Adventure Moreton Island are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all visitors. They were successful in securing funding through our Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences Grant, purchasing two new beach wheelchairs and access matting. The Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences Grant program aims to support small businesses in improving accessibility and enhancing the tourism experience for all individuals.

Adventure Moreton Island are demonstrating that accessible tourism is not only beneficial for people with disabilities but also for the tourism industry as a whole. Creating an inclusive environment fosters diversity, expands the customer base, and ensures that everyone can enjoy the unique experiences and natural beauty that Moreton Island has to offer.

The team at Adventure Moreton Island shared with us why the funding was important for their business and how it will improve operations.

Why is accessibility important to your business?

Accessibility is important for Adventure Moreton Island because we want all our patrons, regardless of age or ability, to be able to enjoy our offerings. Tangalooma Island Resort, where Adventure Moreton Island operates, is a beautiful island location that is conveniently close to the Brisbane CBD. We strive to ensure that everyone can enjoy the island and partake in the adventures and experiences we have to offer.

Adventure Moreton Island provides affordable options for patrons of all ages, abilities, and budgets. By adding access matting for wheelchair and mobility-impaired patrons, we can now extend our love for the many recreational and educational water-based experiences to a much larger audience. It is of utmost importance to us that our business is accessible to patrons of all abilities so that they can enjoy the island just as we do every day.

How will this project help improve accessibility for your business and guests?

With the purchase of two new beach wheelchairs and the installation of access matting, the pathway to the adventures and experiences offered by Adventure Moreton Island has become more accessible. The access matting, originally designed for the military, allows for easy access across the sand to the water's edge. As there is no jetty access, all water-based activities depart from the water's edge. Adding a solid pathway, the access matting, enables our patrons to travel safely across the sand to the start of their water-bound adventures. If people have mobility issues, they can choose to use one of the new beach wheelchairs to access the water or the water's edge.

All visitors now have accessibility to:

• Tangalooma Wrecks Adventure Tour
• Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
• Kayak Hires - Singles and Double
• Clear Bottom Kayaking - Day and Dusk Tours
• Illuminated Wrecks Tour
• Parasailing
• Fishing Tour - Catch and Release
• Sea Scooter Safari
• Snorkelling Tours
• Motorboat Hires
• Marine Discovery Cruise
• Wrecks Sight Seeing and Fish Feeding Cruise
• Sunset Cruise
• Catamaran Hire

How will the grant help to implement your accessibility plans?

The grant will support Adventure Moreton Island with their accessibility plans and allow patrons of all abilities to access the water's edge and beachfront safely. The access matting was purchased in a 45-metre length to create access from the cement path, across the sand, and down to the water's edge. With a width of 1.8 metres, it can accommodate two standard* wheelchairs simultaneously, providing access to the water's edge for patrons with mobility concerns, the elderly, and people with disabilities. This access point is the starting point for most of Adventure Moreton Island's experiences and adventures. *Standard wheelchair width 800mm.

Where did you hear about the grant?

We heard about the grant via the department’s Tourism Industry News newsletter.