Fraser Island Day Tour from Hervey Bay

Description

Departing Hervey Bay, a knowledgeable local K’gari guide will lead you as you tour the island’s most famous attractions,including Lake McKenzie, a rainforest that has been recognized as a World Heritage Site, 75 Mile Beach, and the famous Maheno Shipwreck.

• Including all meals, transportation, and permits
• World Heritage-listed locations
• Award-winning touring team
• 2021 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice
• FREE Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to departure
• Departures from Rainbow Beach and Hervey Bay

Departures

• Departs Hervey Bay 8.30 am
• Returns Hervey Bay, approx. 18.30–19.30
• Tour must be booked min 48 hours in advance of departure

You don’t need a 4WD because our team will navigate the paths and tides to make your visit to the biggest sand island in the world simple and fun.

Have your camera ready for breathtaking moments everywhere you go!

Highlights

• Your guide is a K’gari expert with local knowledge and a passion for the island. On this adventurous
• day out, you’ll drive across sand tracks to explore some of the most beautiful natural spots and
• listen to fascinating facts about the island’s history, flora and fauna. Our custom designed 4WD
• buses are airconditioned for your comfort and fitted with panoramic windows.
• 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.
• 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 Satinay
  trees 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 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.
  At the end of the day, you’ll return to River Heads by 6:30pm (courtesy drop-offs to select Hervey Bay
  locations between 6.30pm and 7.30pm).

Take advantage of knowledgeable tour commentary on the island’s World Heritage-listed ecosystem, animals, history, and local legends.

Inclusions

• Courtesy pick-up from your accommodation in Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach (Please enter pick-up destination when booking online)
• Return ferry transfers to Fraser Island
• Full-day guided 4WD tour
• Lunch at K’gari Beach Resort (Eurong Beach Resort)
• National Park fees
• Foreign Language Guide app is available