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K'gari Five-day Tour Departing Hervey Bay

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
8 min guests
30 max guests

Set out on the ultimate coast-to-coast itinerary that combines the ‘best of the best’ in one easy five-day package on K’gari (Fraser Island)!

Relax island-side, spending one pre-night and two post-nights at the eco-friendly, Kingfisher Bay Resort located on the western bay. Immerse yourself in an array of nature-based activities, bask in the golden glow of a K’gari sunset whilst sipping island cocktails or wine, and dine at a selection of bars and restaurants.

After a relaxing night at Kingfisher Bay Resort, head out for two full days of touring, spending one night at K’gari Beach Resort, situated on 75 Mile Beach along the island’s famous east coast. This bucket list two-day guided tour consists of a small group (max 30) with an expert local guide, taking you to all the must-see attractions, including Lake McKenzie, hidden gems like Lake Wabby, and the ocean’s natural jacuzzi, Champagne Pools, located on the north-eastern side of the island.

Optional extras* while at Kingfisher Bay Resort include Bush Tucker Talk & Taste sessions, pampering at the Island Day Spa, sunset sessions, west coast eco-marine cruises, and whale watching (August-October).

*Pre-booking is required.

Itinerary highlights

K'gari, Fraser Island

✔ Lake McKenzie – K’gari, Fraser Island’s most iconic swimming spot.
✔ Central Station – admire the towering trees growing from sand along the rainforest boardwalk.
✔ Pile Valley – wander through the subtropical rainforest and marvel at the centuries-old Satinay trees and towering palms.
✔ 75 Mile Beach – cruise K’gari’s beach highway!
✔ Eli Creek – wade through the shallow waters or float downstream towards the Coral Sea!
✔ Maheno Shipwreck – visit the famous rustic ruins that were once a luxury cruise liner.
✔ The Pinnacles Coloured Sands – be amazed by these spectacularly technicoloured sand cliffs.
✔ Indian Head – Cruise past the most easterly point of the island, which is home to marine life such as turtles and rays, often spotted in the waters around the base of this rocky headland.
✔ Champagne Pools – Take a dip in this amazing natural jacuzzi, as waves crash over the volcanic rock into beautiful bubbling pools.
✔ Lake Wabby – Trek across the desert-like Hammerstone Sandblow and be rewarded with a panorama of ocean, lake and forest surrounds, before plunging into this emerald green freshwater oasis.

Tour details

  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Extended
  • Land – Motorised
  • Water – Motorised
  • On-site Experience
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Family Friendly
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

  • Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
  • Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
  • Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.

Operation information

K'gari Explorer Tours

K’gari Explorer Tours (formerly Fraser Explorer Tours).

Experience the diverse landscapes of the world’s largest sand island, K’gari (Fraser Island), for a fun and relaxing adventure with K’gari Explorer Tours. Appealing to all types of travellers – singles, couples, families and small groups, there are one and multi-day tours on offer, departing daily from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach.

Discover the island’s pristine environment, and immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed surrounds as your experienced guide navigates the sand tracks and shares the island’s history. Explore K’gari’s top attractions, such as the crystal clear Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, and ancient sub-tropical rainforests.

Stay right on K’gari’s renowned 75 Mile Beach at K’gari Beach Resort, with a range of accommodation styles to suit. Guided 4WD day tours also have the option to start in one location and end in the other if you are travelling along the coast. The two-day tour includes all major K’gari sites, accommodation and meals at K’gari Beach Resort (formerly Eurong Beach Resort), as well as ferry transfers and National Park fees.

Join a K’gari Explorer Tour and experience the breathtaking, natural beauty of this World Heritage-listed wonder!

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Four Wheel Driving
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Walks

Tags

  • Beaches & Surf
  • Experience is charged
  • Family
  • History & Heritage
  • Nature & Wildlife

Memberships

  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
  • Queensland Tourism Industry Council
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • QLD – Fraser Coast Tourism and Events

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