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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION8 hours 8 minutes - 9 hours 9 minutes
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Hervey Bay
Start your day with a hassle-free pick-up from your Hervey Bay accommodation before heading to River Heads for your ferry. Once check-in is completed, the ferry takes you across to K’gari to kick off the adventure.
1
Lake McKenzie
1 activities
Start the day with a swim at K’gari’s most famous lake. The bright white silica sand and clear freshwater make it a surreal place to float, relax, or just soak it all in.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
2
Central Station
Head inland to this peaceful rainforest stop, once a busy logging station. Now, it’s a place to stroll boardwalks beside the glass-clear Wanggoolba Creek and spot ancient ferns.
3
Pile Valley
Continue the rainforest journey with a walk through Pile Valley. Surrounded by towering satinay trees, this spot feels quiet, cool, and a little prehistoric.
4
75 Mile Beach
2 activities
Next, hit this iconic sandy highway that runs along K’gari’s east coast with endless ocean views, rock formations, and scenic stops.
Highlights
1. Guided 4WD driving
Included in price
2. Wildlife spotting
Included in price
5
Eli Creek
1 activities
Take a break at this freshwater creek that winds its way through lush vegetation before flowing out to the sea, making it one of the most fun and refreshing stops on the island.
Highlights
Tubing
Included in price
6
Maheno Shipwreck
Just up the beach, you’ll spot the rusted remains of the S.S. Maheno. Beached in 1935, it’s now a hauntingly beautiful symbol of the island’s wild coastline.
7
The Pinnacles
Finish your trip with a visit to this rainbow colored layered cliffs. These layered cliffs show off 70+ shades of red, orange, and yellow sand, especially in the morning light.
8
END POINT
Hervey Bay
Explore K’gari’s iconic sights with a local guide—includes round-trip hotel transfers & lunch.
- Starting point: Meet at the Mainland Reception at River Heads where you'll take the ferry to K’gari (Fraser Island).
- Everything you get: 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, round-trip ferry transfers, expert local guide, lunch at K’gari Beach Resort, foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese, national park fees & fuel levies.
- Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, & The Pinnacles Coloured Sands.
- Why choose this: See K’gari’s must-visit spots—Lake McKenzie, Maheno Shipwreck, and more—on a comfortable 4WD tour with expert commentary.
- Don’t miss: Seeing the satinay and kauri pines grow directly from the sand—a rare phenomenon while strolling on the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk.
Explore K’gari’s iconic sights with a local guide—includes round-trip hotel transfers & lunch.
- Starting point: Meet at the Mainland Reception at River Heads where you'll take the ferry to K’gari (Fraser Island).
- Everything you get: 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, round-trip ferry transfers, expert local guide, lunch at K’gari Beach Resort, foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese, national park fees & fuel levies.
- Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, & The Pinnacles Coloured Sands.
- Why choose this: See K’gari’s must-visit spots—Lake McKenzie, Maheno Shipwreck, and more—on a comfortable 4WD tour with expert commentary.
- Don’t miss: Seeing the satinay and kauri pines grow directly from the sand—a rare phenomenon while strolling on the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk.
Inclusions
- 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Expert local guide
- Lunch at K’gari Beach Resort
- Foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese
- National Park fees & fuel levies
- Pregnant women and guests with back or neck issues are advised to consult a doctor before booking this tour due to the island’s rough terrain and sand tracks.
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Guests traveling with children under 8 must bring their own car seats. If unavailable, contact the operator for assistance.
- This tour offers round-trip transfers from select hotels in Hervey Bay. Please select the hotel name during the time of booking.
- The ferry will depart from River Heads at 8.30am.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore K’gari’s wild west—guided kayaking, snorkeling, & secluded beaches.
- Starting point: Get a safety briefing and a rundown of the day's plan at Hervey Bay Marina before taking the ferry to K'gari's western coast.
- Everything you get: Full-day boat tour of the western side of K'gari (Fraser Island), expert guide, round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, guided walk, guided kayaking tour, snorkelling & tube ride, watersport equipment, lunch, morning & afternoon tea.
- Sights covered: Wathumba Creek, Awinya Creek, & Bowarrady Creek.
- Why choose this: See the remote western side of K’gari, only reachable by boat. Snorkel, kayak, and explore unspoiled beaches away from the crowds.
- Don’t miss: Spot dugongs and sea turtles in the waters of the Great Sandy Strait, especially near seagrass meadows during the boat ride.
- Upgrades: Choose the whale watching experience between July to October to spot humpback whales in their natural habitat off K'gari's coast.
Explore K’gari’s wild west—guided kayaking, snorkeling, & secluded beaches.
- Starting point: Get a safety briefing and a rundown of the day's plan at Hervey Bay Marina before taking the ferry to K'gari's western coast.
- Everything you get: Full-day boat tour of the western side of K'gari (Fraser Island), expert guide, round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, guided walk, guided kayaking tour, snorkelling & tube ride, watersport equipment, lunch, morning & afternoon tea.
- Sights covered: Wathumba Creek, Awinya Creek, & Bowarrady Creek.
- Why choose this: See the remote western side of K’gari, only reachable by boat. Snorkel, kayak, and explore unspoiled beaches away from the crowds.
- Don’t miss: Spot dugongs and sea turtles in the waters of the Great Sandy Strait, especially near seagrass meadows during the boat ride.
- Upgrades: Choose the whale watching experience between July to October to spot humpback whales in their natural habitat off K'gari's coast.
Inclusions
- Full-day boat tour of the western side of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
- Expert local guide
- Whale watching (as per option selected)
- Guided walk
- Guided kayaking tour
- Snorkelling & tube ride
- Watersport equipment
- Lunch
- Morning & afternoon tea
- The tour can accommodate a maximum of 35 people.
- Write down your dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- The whale season is from July to October.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION8 hours 8 minutes - 9 hours 9 minutes
TOTAL DURATION32 hours 8 minutes - 34 hours 9 minutes
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Rainbow Beach
Start your day with a hassle-free pick-up from your Rainbow Beach accommodation before heading to Inskip Point for check-in by 7:50am. Once check-in is completed, the ferry departs takes you across to K’gari to kick off the adventure.
1
Lake McKenzie
1 activities
Start the day with a swim at K’gari’s most famous lake. The bright white silica sand and clear freshwater make it a surreal place to float, relax, or just soak it all in.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
2
Central Station
Head inland to this peaceful rainforest stop, once a busy logging station. Now, it’s a place to stroll boardwalks beside the glass-clear Wanggoolba Creek and spot ancient ferns.
3
Pile Valley
Continue the rainforest journey with a walk through Pile Valley. Surrounded by towering satinay trees, this spot feels quiet, cool, and a little prehistoric.
4
75 Mile Beach
2 activities
Next, hit this iconic sandy highway that runs along K’gari’s east coast with endless ocean views, rock formations, and scenic stops.
Highlights
1. Guided 4WD driving
Included in price
2. Wildlife spotting
Included in price
5
Eli Creek
1 activities
Take a break at this freshwater creek that winds its way through lush vegetation before flowing out to the sea, making it one of the most fun and refreshing stops on the island.
Highlights
Tubing
Included in price
6
Maheno Shipwreck
Just up the beach, you’ll spot the rusted remains of the S.S. Maheno. Beached in 1935, it’s now a hauntingly beautiful symbol of the island’s wild coastline.
7
The Pinnacles
Finish your trip with a visit to this rainbow colored layered cliffs. These layered cliffs show off 70+ shades of red, orange, and yellow sand, especially in the morning light.
8
END POINT
Rainbow Beach
START POINT
Freedom Hostels [Day 1]
Your day starts with a 7am briefing at Freedom Hostels, where you’ll get a safety briefing and a driving lesson for Fraser Island. By 9:30am, you’ll head to the barge for your ferry ride to K'gari (Fraser Island).
1
75 Mile Beach
2 activities
Kick off your adventure by visiting K'gari’s iconic sand highway stretching down the island’s east coast with waves crashing just metres away.
Highlights
1. Self 4WD driving
Included in price
2. Wildlife spotting
Included in price
2
Maheno Shipwreck
Walk around the hauntingly beautiful SS Maheno wreck, a rusted relic beached by a cyclone in 1935. Great for history buffs and photo-lovers alike.
3
Eli Creek
2 activities
Explore this freshwater creek, which is the island’s natural lazy river. It’s clean, fast-flowing, and a fun way to cool down. Plus, the surrounding boardwalk and picnic areas make it a relaxed, scenic stop.
Highlights
1. Tubing
Included in price
2. Swimming
Included in price
4
Campsite
At night, retreat to your private beachside campsite for stories, drinks, stargazing, and campfire with fellow adventurers.
5
Central Station [Day 2]
Enjoy a quick breakfast at your campsite before you head to Central Station. Wander through this former logging site and take a stroll on the boardwalk that winds past ancient King Ferns and Wanggoolba Creek.
6
Pile Valley
Continue your journey through this quiet stretch of forest packed with towering Satinay and Brush Box trees growing in sand.
7
Lake McKenzie
1 activities
End your tour with a dip in one of the island’s most stunning lakes. The white silica sand and vivid blue water that's made for swimming, floating, and recharging.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
8
END POINT
Freedom Hostels, Rainbow Beach
After lunch, board the afternoon ferry back to the mainland and return to Rainbow Beach around 3:30pm–4:30pm.
START POINT
Freedom Hostels [Day 1]
Your day starts with a 7am briefing at Freedom Hostels, where you’ll get a safety briefing and a driving lesson for Fraser Island. By 9:30am, you’ll head to the barge for your ferry ride to K'gari (Fraser Island).
1
75 Mile Beach
2 activities
Kick off your adventure by visiting K'gari’s iconic sand highway stretching down the island’s east coast with waves crashing just metres away.
Highlights
1. Self 4WD driving
Included in price
2. Wildlife spotting
Included in price
2
Lake McKenzie
1 activities
End your first day with a dip in one of the island’s most stunning lakes before heading back to your campsite for the night.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
3
Campsite
At night, retreat to your private beachside campsite for stories, drinks, stargazing, and campfire with fellow adventurers.
4
Eli Creek [Day 2]
2 activities
Eat a quick breakfast at your campsite before heading off to Eli Creek. This freshwater creek is the island’s natural lazy river. It’s clean, fast-flowing, and a fun way to cool down. Plus, the surrounding boardwalk and picnic areas make it a relaxed, scenic stop.
Highlights
1. Tubing
Included in price
2. Swimming
Included in price
5
Maheno Shipwreck
Explore the rusted hull of this WWI-era hospital ship. Beached by a cyclone in 1935, it’s now one of the island’s most dramatic and photogenic sights.
6
Indian Head
Climb this rocky outcrop for epic 360° views of the ocean and island. A great place for spotting rays, turtles, or even whales during migration season.
7
Champagne Pools
Take a dip in these natural rock pools where waves crash over the edge, fizzing up like a glass of bubbly before heading back to the campsite for your second night.
8
Campsite
At night, retreat to your private beachside campsite for stories, drinks, stargazing, and campfire with fellow adventurers.
9
Lake Wabby [Day 3]
1 activities
Eat a quick breakfast and pack up before heading to Lake Wabby. Hike across towering sand dunes to get to this emerald-green lake surrounded by lush forest. It’s deep, cool, and offers one of the most unique swims on the island.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
10
END POINT
Freedom Hostels, Rainbow Beach
After lunch, catch the ferry back to Rainbow Beach in the afternoon, arriving between 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
All-in-one K’gari day tour—ferry, lunch, local guide, & round-trip hotel transport from Rainbow Beach
- Starting point: Begin your journey at Inskip Point, where you'll take the ferry across the Great Sandy Strait to K’gari (Fraser Island).
- Everything you get: 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, round-trip ferry transfers, expert local guide, lunch at K’gari Beach Resort, foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese, national park fees & fuel levies.
- Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, & The Pinnacles Coloured Sands.
- Why choose this: Departing from Rainbow Beach, this tour takes you to K’gari’s must-see spots like Lake McKenzie and Maheno Shipwreck with expert insights along the way.
- Don’t miss: The old wooden structures and huts used by the local logging community back in the day, along with informative exhibits detailing the island's history at Central Station.
- Upgrades: Choose the 2-day or 3-day self-drive 4WD tour for a more immersive experience—stay overnight at a beachside campsite, enjoy extra meals, and take your time exploring more of K’gari’s hidden gems.
All-in-one K’gari day tour—ferry, lunch, local guide, & round-trip hotel transport from Rainbow Beach
- Starting point: Begin your journey at Inskip Point, where you'll take the ferry across the Great Sandy Strait to K’gari (Fraser Island).
- Everything you get: 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, round-trip ferry transfers, expert local guide, lunch at K’gari Beach Resort, foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese, national park fees & fuel levies.
- Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, & The Pinnacles Coloured Sands.
- Why choose this: Departing from Rainbow Beach, this tour takes you to K’gari’s must-see spots like Lake McKenzie and Maheno Shipwreck with expert insights along the way.
- Don’t miss: The old wooden structures and huts used by the local logging community back in the day, along with informative exhibits detailing the island's history at Central Station.
- Upgrades: Choose the 2-day or 3-day self-drive 4WD tour for a more immersive experience—stay overnight at a beachside campsite, enjoy extra meals, and take your time exploring more of K’gari’s hidden gems.
Inclusions
- 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Rainbow Beach
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Expert local guide
- Lunch at K’gari Beach Resort
- Foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese
- National Park fees & fuel levies
2-day self-drive 4WD tour (as per option selected)
- 2-day self-drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Expert local guide
- 1 night’s stay in an enclosed campsite
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Meals
- Camping equipment
- National Park fees & fuel levies
3-day self-drive 4WD tour (as per option selected)
- 3-day self-drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- 2 nights' stay in an enclosed campsite
- Expert local guide
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Meals
- Camping equipment
- National Park fees & fuel levies
- Pregnant women and guests with back or neck issues are advised to consult a doctor before booking this tour due to the island’s rough terrain and sand tracks.
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Guests traveling with children under 8 must bring their own car seats. If unavailable, contact the operator for assistance.
- This tour offers round-trip transfers from select hotels in Hervey Bay. Please select the hotel name during the time of booking.
- The ferry will depart from Inskip Point, Rainbow Beach at 7:45am.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
See humpback whales up close from a catamaran with snacks & underwater viewing.
- Starting point: Get a short safety briefing at Great Sandy Straits Marina before jumping cruising into whale territory near K'gari.
- Everything you get: 4-hour whale watching cruise, round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, expert naturalist guide, access to water level viewing platform, access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window, tea & antipasti platter, sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted).
- Sights covered: Great Sandy Strait & the western coastline of K'gari (Fraser Island) coastline.
- Why choose this: Cut travel time and reach the whales faster aboard a speedy vessel with passionate guides sharing real-time insights.
- Don’t miss: Listening to live whale songs through the hydrophone and watching breaches from the water-level platform.
See humpback whales up close from a catamaran with snacks & underwater viewing.
- Starting point: Get a short safety briefing at Great Sandy Straits Marina before jumping cruising into whale territory near K'gari.
- Everything you get: 4-hour whale watching cruise, round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, expert naturalist guide, access to water level viewing platform, access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window, tea & antipasti platter, sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted).
- Sights covered: Great Sandy Strait & the western coastline of K'gari (Fraser Island) coastline.
- Why choose this: Cut travel time and reach the whales faster aboard a speedy vessel with passionate guides sharing real-time insights.
- Don’t miss: Listening to live whale songs through the hydrophone and watching breaches from the water-level platform.
Inclusions
- 4-hour whale watching cruise
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
- Expert naturalist guide
- Access to water level viewing platform
- Access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window
- Tea & antipasti platter
- Sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted)
- This tour offers round-trip transfers from select hotels in Hervey Bay. Please see the list of hotels on the checkout page.
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 85 people.
- The whale season is from July to October.
- The cruise departs from Great Sandy Straits Marina at 8:30am.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Freedom Hostels, Rainbow Beach [Day 1]
Your day starts with a 7am briefing at Freedom Hostels, where you’ll get a safety briefing and a driving lesson for Fraser Island. By 9:30am, you’ll head to Inskip Point to catch your ferry to K'gari (Fraser Island).
1
75 Mile Beach
2 activities
Kick off your adventure by visiting K'gari’s iconic sand highway stretching down the island’s east coast with waves crashing just metres away.
Highlights
1. Self 4WD driving
Included in price
2. Wildlife spotting
Included in price
2
Lake McKenzie
1 activities
End your first day with a dip in one of the island’s most stunning lakes before heading back to your campsite for the night.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
3
Campsite
At night, retreat to your private beachside campsite for stories, drinks, stargazing, and campfire with fellow adventurers.
4
Eli Creek [Day 2]
2 activities
Eat a quick breakfast at your campsite before heading off to Eli Creek. This freshwater creek is the island’s natural lazy river. It’s clean, fast-flowing, and a fun way to cool down. Plus, the surrounding boardwalk and picnic areas make it a relaxed, scenic stop.
Highlights
1. Tubing
Included in price
2. Swimming
Included in price
5
Maheno Shipwreck
Explore the rusted hull of this WWI-era hospital ship. Beached by a cyclone in 1935, it’s now one of the island’s most dramatic and photogenic sights.
6
Indian Head
Climb this rocky outcrop for epic 360° views of the ocean and island. A great place for spotting rays, turtles, or even whales during migration season.
7
Champagne Pools
Take a dip in these natural rock pools where waves crash over the edge, fizzing up like a glass of bubbly before heading back to the campsite for your second night.
8
Campsite
At night, retreat to your private beachside campsite for stories, drinks, stargazing, and campfire with fellow adventurers.
9
Lake Wabby [Day 3]
1 activities
Eat a quick breakfast and pack up before heading to Lake Wabby. Hike across towering sand dunes to get to this emerald-green lake surrounded by lush forest. It’s deep, cool, and offers one of the most unique swims on the island.
Highlights
Swimming
Included in price
10
END POINT
Freedom Hostels, Rainbow Beach
After lunch, catch the ferry back to Rainbow Beach in the afternoon, arriving between 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
Spend 3 days on K'gari—drive 4WDs, camp for two nights under the stars, & hike sand dunes.
- Starting point: Start your trip at Freedom Hostel with an introduction and driving safety session before getting on the ferry to K’gari.
- Everything you get: 3-day self drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), expert local guide, 2 nights stay in an enclosed campsite, round-trip ferry transfers, meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, & 2 dinners), camping equipment, National Park fees & fuel levies, activities such as tubing and swimming.
- Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Champagne Pools, Lake Wabby, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck & Pile Valley.
- Why choose this: With three days on the island, you won’t just visit K’gari—you’ll live it. Swim in creeks, 4WD drive on the beach, and campfire hangouts by the ocean without rushing.
- Don’t miss: Stop at Lake Wabby Lookout to get a bird’s eye view of the lake between the sandblow and lush rainforest.
Spend 3 days on K'gari—drive 4WDs, camp for two nights under the stars, & hike sand dunes.
- Starting point: Start your trip at Freedom Hostel with an introduction and driving safety session before getting on the ferry to K’gari.
- Everything you get: 3-day self drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), expert local guide, 2 nights stay in an enclosed campsite, round-trip ferry transfers, meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, & 2 dinners), camping equipment, National Park fees & fuel levies, activities such as tubing and swimming.
- Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Champagne Pools, Lake Wabby, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck & Pile Valley.
- Why choose this: With three days on the island, you won’t just visit K’gari—you’ll live it. Swim in creeks, 4WD drive on the beach, and campfire hangouts by the ocean without rushing.
- Don’t miss: Stop at Lake Wabby Lookout to get a bird’s eye view of the lake between the sandblow and lush rainforest.
Inclusions
- 3-day self-drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- 2 nights stay in an enclosed campsite
- Expert local guide
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, & 2 dinners)
- Camping equipment
- National Park fees & fuel levies
- Guests aged 21 or older with a valid national driver’s license and a manual driver’s license held for at least one year are allowed to drive during the tour. Those who do not meet all the requirements are not allowed to drive.
- Guests with asthma, diabetes or a severe allergy must notify the staff and the guide before the tour.
- This experience is not recommended for pregnant women beyond 28 weeks. However, consult a doctor to check if the tour is suitable for you.
- The tour provides luggage storage facilities in Rainbow Beach.
- The tour provides lunch and dinner on the first day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the second day, and breakfast and lunch on the third day.
- Guests must inform the operator of any dietary requirements at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before departure.
- The experience will be at a beach camping site with a camp-style kitchen set-up and a communal dining area.
- The camping equipment includes a twin-sharing tent, a camp mat, and a sleeping bag.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.