Tangalooma, Queensland

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Tangalooma is a nature based eco friendly resort based on the west side of Moreton Island in Queensland, Australia. Tangalooma is positioned on Moreton Bay and is known for its resort accommodation, nearby sand dunes and deliberately made shipwrecks for underwater diving. Swimming is popular along the white sandy beaches.

Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is famous for the nightly activity of feeding wild dolphins. Every night on sunset, a pod of up to 11 bottlenose dolphins swim up to the beach in front of the resort, whereby all guests can walk in a feed the dolphins. This amazing activity is controlled by the Resort's Marine Reasearch and Education centre which is staffed by marine biologists. Apart from the famous dolphin feeding program, there are over 75 tours and activities conducted at the resort. Containing over 300 rooms, varying from units, hotels, houses and apartments, Tangalooma is a perfect get-away to explore some of Australia's most unique and pristine wilderness.

From 1952 to 1961 Tangalooma was a whaling base.