Fraser Island Tours - 4 days

Buses departs Brisbane daily at 10.30am and 1.30pm from Roma Street Transit Centre, then on the last day catch the 7.40 am catamaran to meet the 8.30 am bus departure from Hervey Bay back to Brisbane. Travel time 5.5hrs

Itinerary

Day 1

Choose and book your departure time from Brisbane - either bus drops you straight to Urangan Boat Harbour in Hervey Bay to meet the next fastcat to Fraser. Pick ups available from Brisbane city accommodation and Brisbane Airport (times advised at time of booking).

After a 45 minute cruise to Fraser Island, arrive at Kingfisher Bay to check in to your Wilderness Lodge accommodation. Relax or explore the resort, then enjoy a buffet dinner at the Dingo Bar and a comfy night's rest before the adventure begins. There's a regular shuttle service between the lodges and resort - check transfer times with resort reception.

Meals: Dinner.

Days 2 - 4WD Tour

Enjoy a little sleep in and big buffet breakfast, then meet your ranger-guide at the Jetty Hut at 9.30am (when the other Cool Dingo passengers arrive from the 8.45am catamaran). After the introductions and a quick briefing, your 4WD adventure begins! Your guide is a true Fraser guru and will not only take you to the island's most incredible spots, but also wow you with fascinating facts about the island's history, fauna and flora. Keep an eye out for dingoes! Your guide stays with you for the entire tour - we guarantee a fun and entertaining time or the cool dingo eats his hat! Today we check out some of Fraser's coolest inland sights. Basin Lake - first stop is beautiful Basin Lake - get up close and personal with the resident freshwater turtles! Central Station - no trains or whistles here - just peaceful, ancient rainforest and the reminders of a former, once bustling logging camp. Wanggoolba Creek - walk along the banks of this silent flowing creek with lush green rainforest and rare king ferns... just breathtaking. Pile Valley - check out the towering satinay trees in this rich forest... real giants! Lake McKenzie - with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, picture perfect Lake McKenzie is even prettier than the postcards. Enjoy a refreshing afternoon swim before heading back to Kingfisher Bay.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Buffet Dinner.

Day 3 - 4WD Tour

An early start to explore Seventy-Five Mile Beach, the world's most amazing beach highway. Eli Creek - a great spot for a refreshing dip! Float down this fast-flowing freshwater creek which pours out 80 megalitres of water daily. Maheno Shipwreck - washed ashore during a cyclone in 1935, this rusting wreck is one of Fraser's essential photo stops. Coloured Sands - With all the colours of the rainbow (well just the reds really) these vibrant sand cliffs are another favourite photo stop. Indian Head - climb to the top of this rocky headland for awesome beach and ocean views... look out for sharks, rays and humpback whales (Jul - Nov). Champagne Pools - chill out in these bubbling ocean rock pools, you won't want to leave!

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Buffet Dinner.

Day 4

After spending an extra night on Fraser to rejuvenate, enjoy an early buffet breakfast before your return to Brisbane. You'll need to catch the 7.40am catamaran from Kingfisher to meet the 8.30am bus service from the harbour (arriving back in Brisbane at approximately 1.00pm)

Meals: Buffet Breakfast.

Please note - touring order and itinerary may vary due to tides, seasons and weather conditions.

Your Fraser Tour departs at 8.45am on the Kingfisher Catamaran from Urangan Boat Harbour. Make sure you check in to the Kingfisher Bay Mainland Terminal by 8.30am, or let us know where you're staying and we'll pick you up between 7.00 and 8.00am, nice and easy! The cruise to Fraser Island takes around 45 minutes. Your ranger-guide will meet you at the jetty and after the introductions and a quick briefing, your 4WD adventure begins!

Itinerary

Day 1 - 4WD Tour

Tour tip
You'll need to have a day-pack ready when you check in at the boat harbour, as your first 4WD adventure begins as soon you get to Fraser. Your backpack or other luggage will be delivered to the Wilderness Lodge storage area for you to collect in the afternoon. Don't forget to pack your swimmers, towel, hat, sunscreen, comfy walking shoes or sandals, and of course a camera to click all the action!
What you'll see
Your guide is a true Fraser guru and will not only take you to the island's most incredible spots, but also wow you with fascinating facts about the island's history, fauna and flora. Keep an eye out for dingoes! Your guide stays with you for the entire tour - we guarantee a fun and entertaining time or the cool dingo eats his hat!
Today we check out some of Fraser's coolest inland sights.
Basin Lake - first stop is beautiful Basin Lake - get up close and personal with the resident freshwater turtles!
Central Station - no trains or whistles here - just peaceful, ancient rainforest and the reminders of a former, once bustling logging camp.
Wanggoolba Creek - walk along the banks of this silent flowing creek with lush green rainforest and rare king ferns... just breathtaking.
Pile Valley - check out the towering Satinay trees in this rich forest... real giants!
Lake McKenzie - with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, picture perfect Lake McKenzie is even prettier than the postcards. Enjoy a refreshing afternoon swim before heading back to Kingfisher Bay.

Meals: Picnic Lunch and Buffet Dinner.

Day 2 - 4WD Tour

An early start to explore Seventy-Five Mile Beach, the world's most amazing beach highway.
Eli Creek - a great spot for a refreshing dip! Float down this fast-flowing freshwater creek which pours out 80 megalitres of water daily.
Maheno Shipwreck - washed ashore during a cyclone in 1935, this rusting wreck is one of Fraser's essential photo stops.
Coloured Sands - With all the colours of the rainbow (well just the reds really) these vibrant sand cliffs are another favourite photo stop.
Indian Head - climb to the top of this rocky headland for awesome beach and ocean views... look out for sharks, rays and humpback whales (Jul - Nov).
Champagne Pools - chill out in these bubbling ocean rock pools, you won't want to leave!
Air Fraser offers spectacular scenic flights over the island - book with your guide on tour (extra cost applies).

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Buffet Dinner.

Day 3

A relaxed day visiting a few of Fraser's lesser known treasures. As this is our last day, don't forget to leave your luggage at the Wilderness Lodge storage area for our porters.
Lake Wabby - walk through cool rainforest to beautiful emerald-green Wabby, Fraser's deepest lake and a favourite swimming hole.
Hammerstone Sandblow - trek over one of Fraser's vast desert-like sand blows... no wonder it's the world's largest sand island!
Eurong Beach Resort - for lunch we head to Eurong Beach Resort for a relaxed poolside BBQ at the Beach Bar, overlooking Seventy-Five Mile Beach.
Lake Birrabeen - if you loved Lake McKenzie then Birrabeen will allure you with its sparkling clear waters and dazzling white beaches... you won't be able to resist a dip, a great way to finish the tour!

Meals: Buffet Breakfast and BBQ Lunch.

The tour returns to Kingfisher Bay Resort at around 4.30pm to meet the 5.00pm catamaran back to Hervey Bay, arriving at Urangan Boat Harbour approximately 5.45pm... then we'll drop you straight to your Hervey Bay accommodation for some well earned rest!

Please note - touring order and itinerary may vary due to tides, seasons and weather conditions.

About Fraser Island

Further Information

 

What to bring

Sturdy walking shoes, thongs/sandals, hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear/beach towel, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, money for meals not included, optional activities and listed fees.

Fraser Island fee is not included and payable upon arrival (AUD$24)