The Island Treasure Hunt
Somewhere on a Moreton Bay beach there is a chest in the sand, and a hand-drawn map that will find it. Captain Jeremy buries the treasure before you arrive, then hands the map to the crew who matter most. Everything else about the day stays exactly as it should be: your own boat, your own island, and nobody else on the sand.
How the hunt runs
The map arrives first
Captain Jeremy hand-draws and ages a map for your crew, with your children named on it. It comes out somewhere between the crossing and morning tea, usually when the island first shows on the horizon.
The chest is already buried
Before you step aboard, the chest is in the sand on a beach only we are using that day. Paces from a landmark, a cross on the map, and a lot of very serious digging.
The rest of the day is yours
Snorkelling over the wrecks, shallow water for small swimmers, lunch on the sand. The hunt is the centrepiece, not the whole six hours.
Your own beach for the afternoon
We beach the boat on a stretch of sand nobody else is using, which is exactly what you want when seven-year-olds are running a search operation.
What the grown-ups get
A day that runs at the speed of the youngest person aboard, and nothing to organise. Snorkelling gear sized for small faces, lifejackets in children sizes, shallow protected water chosen on the day, and a gourmet lunch served on the sand while the crew recovers from all that digging. Because the boat is private, a tired toddler is not a problem for anybody else's schedule.
Pricing is per boat, not per person, so the children come along at no extra cost: see the three private days and pick the one that fits your family. Midweek dates during the school holidays carry a lower rate and book online automatically. If you want the longer read, Captain Jeremy's school-holiday guide covers what kids actually love out here.
Frequently asked questions
What ages does the treasure hunt suit?
It lands best with children roughly four to twelve. Younger ones love the digging and the chest; older ones take the map seriously and run the search themselves. Tell us the ages when you book and Jeremy pitches the clues to match.
What is actually in the chest?
A wooden chest with a few keepsakes worth finding: shells, a certificate for the crew, and small treasures to take home. If you want to add something of your own, hand it to Jeremy before departure and it goes in the sand with the rest.
Is the boat safe for small children?
Yes. Lifejackets come in children sizes, snorkelling gear is fitted to each guest including small faces, and swim stops are chosen for shallow, protected water on the day. Captain Jeremy is a marine scientist and rescue diver, and yours is the only group aboard.
How many people can come?
Up to seven guests, children included, and the boat is never shared. Most family bookings are two adults and two or three kids, which leaves plenty of room to spread out.
How do we add the treasure hunt to a charter?
Book any private day and mention the treasure hunt in your booking notes, or call 0468 930 952. It is arranged for you before the day and there is nothing to bring.
X marks a beach on Moreton Bay.
Book any private day and tell us the treasure hunt is on. Jeremy handles the map, the chest and the sand. You just have to get everyone aboard.