Fraser Explorer Tours
Fraser Island is a precious, UNESCO World Heritage-listed destination that feels utterly otherworldly. Thanks to included roundtrip land and passenger ferry transfers, reaching the world’s largest sand island has never been easier.
Your package includes roundtrip land transfers between Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) or your Hervey Bay accommodation to the River Heads Ferry Terminal (approx. a 15-minute drive). Your package also includes roundtrip passenger ferry transfers between River Heads Ferry Terminal and Fraser Island (approx. a 50-minute boat ride).
Please note, ferry transfers do not include vehicles (full retail rate applies; pre-booking separately with reservations staff is essential). All transfers are subject to availability and must be pre-booked. See Fine Print for more information.
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The Accommodation — Your launchpad to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island
Located just a 50-minute scenic ferry ride from Hervey Bay and situated right by the coast on sensational Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort is one of Australia’s favourite spots and among the top 10% of properties worldwide on Tripadvisor. Boasting three restaurants, four bars, four lagoon-style pools, an outdoor spa, tennis courts, watersports equipment hire and the luxurious Island Day Spa with tranquil treatment rooms, the award-winning eco-resort has everything you’ll need in paradise. Spend two nights (three nights for five-day packages) here in an upgraded room.
Slip into island living at Eurong Beach Resort, Fraser Island’s best beachfront address. Located alongside the iconic 75 Mile Beach, this is the perfect base to explore the island’s World Heritage-listed natural attractions. Home to McKenzie’s on 75 Restaurant, a large lagoon-style swimming pool, casual Beach Bar adjoining a second pool, nightly entertainment, an onsite bakery, general store, tennis courts and much more, this secure, dingo-fenced property is the perfect choice for travellers looking to relax in coastal surrounds. You’ll spend one relaxing night here.
Your Handpicked Inclusions — Daily breakfast, two full days of guided touring and much more
Diverse wildlife, technicoloured sand cliffs, beach highways, rustic ruins and subtropical rainforests are all discoverable on Fraser Island. Over two days, traverse its landscape by 4WD as its stunning diversity unfurls before you. Accompanied by a local expert driver guide, backed by insider knowledge and passion for the area, explore some of the most beautiful spots, learn fascinating facts about the island’s history and marvel at the abundant fauna and flora. Your guide will drive you across the sand tracks, navigating the tides and unique terrain, while you sit in complete air-conditioned comfort, with custom-built panoramic windows.
Start each day with a delicious full buffet breakfast, featuring a range of hot dishes, fresh fruit, cereal, tea, coffee and more at Sand & Wood (Kingfisher Bay Resort) and McKenzie’s on 75 (Eurong Beach Resort). Return to McKenzie’s on 75 for one à la carte lunch on Day Two, before a picnic lunch on Day Three.
From the unusual to the exhilarating, there’s plenty to see and do on Fraser Island. With A$50 experiences credit per person at Kingfisher Bay Resort, why not put it towards a range of activities and tours to keep busy? From archery to a ‘bush tucker talk and taste’ experience or sunset cruise, there’s an adventure for everyone. Please note: pre-booking is essential. Please contact the property for more information.
Cheers to your escape with a special, one-time sunset drink per adult. Mingle with like-minded guests and share daily stories over your choice of a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
Reaching paradise has never been easier with complimentary roundtrip transfers between Hervey Bay airport/your accommodation and River Heads Ferry Terminal, plus roundtrip ferry transfers between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.
For inspiration, your four-day K’Gari Experience will look something like this (subject to change):
Day 1: Welcome to Fraser Island. Following the barge crossing from River Heads, check into Kingfisher Bay Resort. For the remainder of the day, choose to do as much or as little as you like. Optional activities include a sunset cruise, bush tucker talk and taste experience, plus ranger-guided walks and talks (at own expense, pre-booking is essential).
Day 2: Today is your first full day of guided 4WD touring. Highlights may include:
- Relax along the pristine white silica shore of Lake McKenzie
- Admire the towering trees from Central Station camping area
- Wander through the subtropical rainforest of Pile Valley
- Be amazed by the technicoloured sand cliffs of The Pinnacles
An à la carte lunch will be served at Eurong Beach Resort, your accommodation for the night.
Day 3: Tackle Fraser Island again after breakfast with another full day of guided 4WD touring. Highlights may include:
- Cruise down Fraser Island’s beach highway (you may join a scenic joy-flight at own expense)
- Experience Fraser Island’s natural Champagne Pools
- Trek across Hammerstone Sandblow and Lake Wabby
- Wade through the shallow waters of Eli Creek
- Discover the renowned SS Maheno Shipwreck
Refuel with a picnic lunch before returning to Kingfisher Bay Resort for a final night.
Day 4: Wake early and enjoy breakfast plus full access to the resort’s facilities, before a ferry transfer back to the mainland, followed by a transfer to your Hervey Bay accommodation or the airport.
Please note: touring order and itinerary may vary.
Five-day K’Gari Ultimate Extension: Enjoy an extra day to explore Fraser Island at leisure with one additional night at Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Kingfisher Bay Resort
- Four swimming pools
- Three restaurants
- Four bars
- Island Day Spa
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi
- General store
- Post box
- Austek playground
- 24-hour reception
- Tennis
- Watersports
- Check-in: 2pm / Checkout: 10am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Eurong Beach Resort
- Two swimming pools
- McKenzie’s On 75 restaurant
- Reception
- Guest laundry
- Tennis courts
- BBQ area
- Bakery
- General store
- Bottle shop
- Tours
- Check-in: 2pm / Checkout: 10am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services