Fraser Island K'gari 3Days 2Nights Getaway Tour Package(ex Hervey Bay)

For tour meeting point and time, please take the tour vouchers as the final confirmation. The meeting point and time in the tour info are only for reference.

Mainland to The Island Ferry Departure:

Hervey Bay: Tours depart daily at 9:00am (some dates excluded). At your time of booking, please select your preferred ferry crossing with departures at the following times, 9:00 am, 1.00 pm or 3:30 pm.

Dates Excluded:

• 22 September – 2 October 2023
• 22 December 2023 – 7 January 2024
• 29 March – 1 April 2024

The perfect Queensland bucket list experience is here. Enjoy time exploring both coasts of the world’s largest sand island on one eco-adventure to suit all travellers.

Start your getaway in style with a pre-night stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Relax on island time and enjoy full access to the resort facilities, in preparation for your two-day 4WD tour.

Led by your expert local guide, tick off all of the favourite K’gari locations including the crystal-clear depths of Lake McKenzie and the towering rainforest of Pile Valley. PLUS, uncover some of the destination’s equally spectacular hidden gems such as the emerald green oasis of Lake Wabby.

Arrival

• Your three-day adventure begins with your choice of ferry to Kingfisher Bay Resort.
• Self-drive to Hervey Bay, or fly via major capital cities to Hervey Bay Airport.
• Courtesy transfers are available to/from the airport and other select locations in Hervey Bay.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Pre-night

On the day of arrival, travel from River Heads on the barge crossing of your choice. (Ferry times must be selected at time of booking). Check-in to accommodation (after 2.00pm).

Resort Facilities Available:

• K’gari Discovery Centre
• Three restaurants
• Four bars
• Four lagoon pools
• Island Day Spa*
• Tennis courts
• Gift Shop and general store

Recommended Optional Activities:

• Sunset drinks –Sunset Bar
• Sunset cruise –Sea Explorer*
• Ranger-guided walks & talks*
• Bush Tucker Talk & Taste*

*Pre-booking recommended

Day 2 Full Day K'gari Island Tour One

• 7:00am: Breakfast at Sand & Wood restaurant.
• 9:00am: Check out of Standard Resort Hotel Room.
• 9:30am: Arrive at The Sunset Bar. Courtesy bus is available from reception.
• 9:45am: Depart Kingfisher Bay Resort and begin K’gari 2 day tour.
• Lunch at K’gariBeach Resort.
• 5.30pm: Arrival and check in at K’gariBeach Resort.
• 6.30pm: Enjoy dinner at leisure at McKenzie’s on 75 restaurant. Pool table and drinks available at McKenzie’s Bar until late. Itinerary may vary due to tides.

Day 3 Full Day K'gari Island Tour Two

• 7:00am: Breakfast at McKenzie’s on 75 restaurant.
• 8:00am: Tour departure from outside reception.
• Picnic lunch on tour along with morning/afternoon tea.

Returning Ferry to the mainland :

• 5:00pm: Return ferry transfer back to the mainland.
• 5:50pm: Arrival back at River Heads (with local courtesy drop-offs). Thank you for joining us on tour!

What you'll see in K’gari 2 day tour.

• Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora): K'gari'smost iconic, picture-perfect swimming spot! Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear blue fresh water and relax on the sandy white beaches.
• 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.
• Pile Valley: Wander through the subtropical rainforest and marvel at the centuries-old Satinaytrees and towering palms.
• 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 Cree: Float gently down this tranquil, tree-lined creek with four million litresof fresh water flowing into the Pacific Ocean every hour.
• Maheno Shipwreck: Marvel at the rustic wreck of the Maheno, which washed ashore during an outof-season cyclone in 1935. It’s one of K’gari’smost recognisablesites.
• 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-likeHammerstone Sandblowand 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).

Accommodation

Start your get away in style, with a pre night stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Relax on island time and enjoy full access to the resort facilities, in preparation for a guided two-day 4WD tour.

Kingfisher Bay Resort is a four-star integrated eco accommodation, immersed within the tree-covered dunes along the western bay of K’gari. The resort caters to families with a suite of interconnecting hotel rooms, spacious multi-bedroom villas, four lagoon-style swimming pools that are perfect for little ones to splash and play, kids' menus at all restaurants, as well as direct access to the calm, western beach. Room upgrades are available by request at time of check-in (additional charges apply).

Based on K’gari’s iconic 75 Mile Beach, K’gari Beach Resort offers a coastal paradise closer to lesser-known but equally spectacular spots, such as the hidden oasis of Lake Wabby. Tour accommodation includes recently renovated standard hotel rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, a balcony or a patio. These rooms also come with ceiling fans to increase airflow. However, if you would like an air-conditioned room, please request an upgrade at time of check-in.

The resort offers many facilities for guest use, but the best place to unwind at the end of a tour day is at McKenzie’s on 75 Bar & Restaurant. Delight in an evening at leisure and select a meal from the new à la carte menu.

Booking Options + Room Configurations Tour Details

Adults

• Single Room: Maximum of one traveller per booking. One queen bed.
• Twin / Double Room: Maximum of two travellers per booking. One queen, one king single bed.
• Triple Room:Maximum of three travellers per booking. One queen, one king single bed.

Children (4-14)

• Twin Room: Maximum of one child per booking. Must travel with an adult.
• Triple Room: Maximum of two children per booking. Must travel with an adult.