K'gari (Fraser Island) 3 Day Getaway from Hervey Bay + Optional Illumina Show

Note

• Disclaimer: We’re excited to welcome you to K'gari (Fraser Island)! Just a friendly note: the island’s natural terrain can be a bit uneven, so if you’re pregnant or have any back or neck concerns, we recommend checking in with your doctor beforehand, just to be safe. We want you to have the best experience possible, and your comfort and safety are our top priority. Please take your personal needs into account when planning your adventure. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you!

Inclusions

• K'gari's most comprehensive itinerary - UNESCO World Heritage-listed locations.
• Two full days of guided 4WD coach touring with expert commentary.
• One night's accommodation in a standard hotel room at Kingfisher Bay Resort, room upgrades are available.
• One night's accommodation in a standard hotel room at K’gari Beach Resort, room upgrades are available.
• Courtesy pick-up and drop-off from select locations.
• Return ferry transfers.
• Breakfast, morning tea and lunch (two breakfasts, morning tea daily on tour, one resort lunch, and one picnic lunch). (Please note: dinner at leisure, and at the guest’s own expense).
• National Park fees and fuel levies.
• The Foreign Language app is available. Before arriving, please download the K'gari Explorer Tours app from your preferred app store for Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese translation.

Extras

• Option to add tickets to experience the all-new Illumina light show. Watch as vibrant hues and intricate patterns light up the night sky, celebrating the movement, texture, and colour of K’gari as the narrative of the world’s largest sand island unfolds.

The all-new Illumina light show takes place at Kingfisher Bay Resort on the first night.

To include this experience, simply choose the “3‑day K’gari Adventure + Illumina Show” option when making your booking.

Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage-listed locations
• Stay at both Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort
• Experience both the east and west coasts of the world's largest sand island
• 2022 Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice
• Led by an expert local guide
• Tick off all of the favourite K’gari locations including Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and more
• Option to experience the all-new Illumina light and sound show

Time

• Tours depart daily except for below dates:

Dates excluded:

• 29 March - 1 April 2025
• 24 December 2024 - 5 January 2026

Location

• Self-Driving: Hervey Bay is approximately 3 hours by car north of Brisbane, 2.5 hours north of Sunshine Coast and 1.5 hours north of Rainbow Beach. Check-in at our Mainland Reception in River Heads. On Google Maps, this will appear as 54 Ariadne St. After arriving at this location, a courtesy coach will provide transport to the ferry departure point, and you will arrive directly at Kingfisher Bay Resort and board our custom 4WD coach.

• Secure Car Park Facilities: The secure facility is located adjacent to our River Heads Reception. Bookings are highly recommended and can be made directly with the Reservations Team at + 61 7 4194 9222 or 1800 372 737 (within Australia).

• Courtesy Transfers: If you require a courtesy transfer from select locations in Hervey Bay, please enter your pick-up location in the notes field on the checkout page

What To Bring

Pack an overnight bag with sufficient clothing for three days on K'gari:

• Day bag
• Swimmers
• Towel
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Walking shoes or thongs
• Sunglasses
• Essential medication
• Camera
• Reusable water bottle

Additional Information

WHAT YOU WILL SEE:

*Central Station A former logging station that housed schools and shops for the bustling timber industry is now a tourist stop. Stroll along the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk to discover the ancient King Ferns, towering Flooded Gums and Pine trees.

• Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) K'gari's most iconic, picture-perfect swimming spot! Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear blue fresh water and relax on the sandy white beaches.

• 75 Mile Beach As you travel along this golden beach highway, you may spot dingoes, birds of prey flying above, or humpback whales, migrating down the coast (between July – October).

• Eli Creek Float gently down this tranquil, tree-lined creek with four million litres of fresh water flowing into the Pacific Ocean every hour.

• Maheno Shipwreck Marvel at the rustic wreck of the Maheno, which washed ashore during an out-of-season cyclone in 1935. It’s one of K’gari’s most recognisable sites.

• The Pinnacles Coloured Sands Learn about these radiant, cliff-like sand formations and the Indigenous Dreamtime stories that surround them. Get up close and experience the spectacular 72 shades of rare red, orange and yellow sands.

• 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. (Please note: this is a 4km return walk through bushland and across soft sands - a moderate fitness level is required. The Lake Wabby walk is an optional activity).

PLUS - Take your adventure to new heights, with an optional scenic flight with Air Fraser, and witness the world’s largest sand island from above. It’s the perfect add-on to your tour! Subject to weather and availability. (Additional cost applies)

Itineraries are subject to change.

Your guide takes all the hard work out of navigating tides and terrain. They are the K’gari experts with local knowledge and an unmatched passion for the island. They’ll drive you across the sand tracks to explore some of the most beautiful, natural spots while providing fascinating facts about the island's history and flora and fauna, all in air-conditioned 4WD comfort.