Fraser Island (Tours)
Fraser Island
For lovers of sand castles, at 123 Kilometres long, 240 metres
high and 184 000 hectares in size Fraser Island is the biggest sand
castle of them all.
World Heritage listed Fraser island is a protected Aussie treasure.
Fraser island has become a major tourist destination and camping
ground. The downside is the Dingoes have become used to people mainly
because we keep feeding them. Please don’t feed the doggies
– they like the skinny look.
If you are on a guided
tour you should be fine under the guides supervision but if
you are camping you must exercise caution, particularly in regard
to children. These doggies most definitely bite.
Now I’ve scared you off, you’ll find Fraser island
is a place of exceptional beauty, with uninterrupted white sandy
beaches flanked by distinctly coloured sand cliffs. Fraser island
boasts over 100 freshwater lakes, some are tea-coloured whilst others
are clear and blue and exquisite to swim in. Most of Fraser Island’s
lakes are ringed by white sandy beaches.
Fraser Island’s ancient rainforests grow in sand along the
banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks. The magnificent wildflower
bloom in spring and summer adding to the islands colour and vibrancy.
The Great Sandy Strait, separating Fraser Island from the mainland,
is an important wetlands area. Among the 40,000 migratory shorebirds
the wetlands are home to rare and endangered species such as Dugongs.
How Long should you stay on Fraser Island?
A single day will not be enough to get the most out of Fraser Island
but understand if you have no choice (I just pity you). Two or three
days will probably do it unless you love camping and can afford
the time.
The reality is you probably should sell everything you own and
stay in Queensland for as long as you physically can but it would
be irresponsible to suggest any such thing so don’t do it
(but I know the feeling)
Most of the Fraser Island tours run from Brisbane. Please follow
the links below for the full details.
Fraser Island Tours
1 Day Fraser Island Tour from Brisbane
Travel North past the Glasshouse Mountains to Noosa River ferry
and Cooloola Coast Beach (tides permitting).
Photo the Cherry Venture Ship Wreck and Rainbow Beach coloured
sands before you cruise by Ferry to Fraser Island.
Travel by 4WD across Fraser Island's 75 mile Surf beach and return
to Fraser Island resort for some great lunch (own cost).
After lunch experience the magical rainforests before a morning
at Lake Mckenzie or Lake Birrabeen. Swim Hike, and Photograph these
unique Lakes.
Explore the rainforest walk at central station along the boardwalk
and discover the rare giant King Fern.
Travel onto Lake Boomanjin the red lake the largest perched lake
in the world Return to 75 mile beach, Rainbow Beach, via Noosa to
Brisbane.
2 Day 1 Night Fraser Island Adventure
Fraser Island
This tour commences from Brisbane and ends up on the beautiful
isle of Fraser. Explore Fraser Island on a two day 4WD adventure
with a friendly eco-guides who have a passion for our natural treasurers
and a wealth of knowledge about Fraser Island and its wild inhabitants.
To get the most out of the tour kick-off is 7am on both days.
Day 1 Fraser Island Adventure Includes:
• Getting there- drive pass Glass House Mountains and Sunshine
Coast
• Arrive at Rainbow Beach
• Ferry Ride to Fraser Island
• Lunch at 75 Mile Beach
• Eli Creek
Eli Creek is a fast flowing fresh water stream. Take the beautiful
board walk to the top of the creek and let your self relax and float
down this picturesque stream.
• Lake Wabby
Go for a 20 minute walking track, taking you through lush coastal
heath and thick eucalypt forest which opens out to the deepest lake
on Fraser Island, the famous Lake Wabby. The return walk will take
you through the Hammerstone Sandblow.
• Eurong Beach Resort
At the end of the day travel to Eurong Beach Resort to check into
your accommodation and enjoy a hot Buffet Dinner in the Resort Restaurant.
Day 2 Fraser Island Adventure Includes:
• Central Station today to visit Fraser islands lush subtropical
rainforests.
Take a fantastic 1 hour walk along the clear flowing waters of Wanggoolba
Creek and learn about Fraser Islands Timber History.
• Lake Birrabean
Lake Birrabean, one of Fraser Islands Beautiful crystal clear lakes.
You will have plenty of time here to swim relax, sunbathe and have
a buffet style lunch.
• After lunch head through the forest roads back to the Southern
end of Fraser Island.
Mid afternoon you will depart Rainbow beach to Head back to Brisbane,
with the tour finishing around 6.00pm.
2 Day Fraser Island - 4WD Adventure Fully Guided
On your first day you will travel north past the Glasshouse Mountains
to Noosa River ferry and Cooloola Coast Beach (tides permitting).
Photo the Cherry Venture Ship Wreck and Rainbow Beach coloured
sands before a Ferry Cruise to Fraser Island.
You will then stop in at Fraser Island Resort for lunch (own costs)
and head along by 4WD to Fraser Island's 75 mile Surf Beach.
Next stop is Lake Wabby where you'll see the amazing sand dunes,
have a swim, take a hike and even spot some turtles.
You then return to 75 Mile Beach for an afternoon walk. After all
of this adventure, why not relax Fraser Island Style with pools,
spa, shopping or even a meal at one of the fantastic local restaurants.
On the second day you will be driven to magical rainforest before
a morning at Lake Mckenzie or Lake Birrabeen. Why not go for a swim,
take a hike or perhaps photograph these unique Lakes.
Take the rainforest walk at central station along the boardwalk,
to the rare giant King Fern. Or perhaps a 4WD trip to Eli Creek
and the Maheno Shipwreck.
After a fresh picnic lunch, travel onto Lake Boomanjin - the red
lake that's the largest perched lake in the world. We then return
to 75 mile beach, Rainbow Beach via Noosa to Brisbane.
Accommodation available includes Twin Share, Quad Share or Camping
(pending availability).
Please note an additional $20 per person, per day National Park
fee is payable on the day.
Fraser Island - Kingfisher Bay Resort (3 Days)
 Kingfisher
Fraser Island
Your journey begins heading north past the Glasshouse Mountains
to Noosa River ferry and Cooloola Coast Beach (tides permitting).
Enjoy the chance to photograph the Cherry Venture Ship Wreck and
Rainbow Beach's coloured sands before you cruise by ferry to Fraser
Island.
You stop at Fraser Island Resort for lunch (own costs) before travelling
to magical rainforests to visit Lake Mckenzie.
Here you can swim, hike and again get some great photos of this
unique Lake. Take the rainforest walk at Central Station along the
boardwalk and see the rare giant King Fern.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser
Island Lodge to stay for the night (upgrade available).
The resort has restaurants, cafes and a bakery.
On the second day wake up to a hot country-style breakfast, before
departing the resort for some 4W Driving on Fraser Island's 75 mile
Surf Beach to Lake Wabby.
Here you will discover the natural sand dunes, swim, hike or watch
marine life including turtles.
Return to 75 Mile Beach for an afternoon walk and 4WD to Eli Creek,
Maheno Shipwreck and Indian Heads.
After a fresh picnic lunch we return via Eurong then it's back
to Kingfisher Bay Resort where you can indulge Fraser Island style
with pools, spa, Island shopping, dining at the resort's restaurant.
On the third day it's time to check out the west coast of Fraser
Island. You finally depart crossing Hervey Bay and return to Brisbane.
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