A fun, self-driven, eco-certified adventure from Rainbow Beach to experience the highlights of K’Gari (Fraser Island). Explore lakes, creeks, & rainforests before retreating to a beachside campsite.

PRICE: $368
per person

 

The morning starts bright and early with our compulsory tour briefing at 7 a.m. sharp at Freedom Hostel. Here, you will receive comprehensive information to prepare you for this exciting journey. You will be placed into groups and have the opportunity to organise luggage storage. You will also be taught how to drive safely on Fraser Island ahead of your big adventure!

We aim to depart Freedom Hostel for K’gari (Fraser Island) by 9:30 am, which can take approximately 10 minutes to drive to the barge (ferry). The barge crossing is approximately 15 minutes, and during that time, you may be lucky enough to spot Dolphins or other marine life before arriving on the world’s largest sand island.

Once you arrive, you’ll be traversing the eastern beach – K’gari’s (Fraser Islands) own highway with speed limits! Settle in for the journey and enjoy the views as we head north along the beach before stopping for an optional morning tea (at your own expense) at one of the many freshwater creeks found on the island.

We will continue north towards the Maheno Shipwreck, where we’ll stop to share the story of this important landmark, especially it’s use as a hospital ship during wartime. We have lunch included for you today. The lunch destination will be up to your guide as they’ll find the best spot depending on where you are around that time of the day. We’ll finish up our afternoon at Eli Creek, a beautifully clear creek perfect for a refreshing swim/splash and relaxing sunbathing before heading to our camp.

Arise for a quick breakfast before we begin our second day on K’gari (Fraser Island)!

The adventure begins as we drive south to Eurong before heading inland through everchanging vegetation to the rainforest at Central Station. Here you’ll depart your vehicle and follow your guide for a walk alongside beautiful Wanggoolba Creek. Your guide will share the logging history of Central Station along with the indigenous significance of Wanggoolba Creek before sending you on a 1.8 km self-guided walk through the rainforest. You’ll reunite with your guide at the other end of the walk at Pile Valley surrounded by towering Satinay trees.

From Pile Valley it’s a short drive to the famous Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie), arguably the most popular and picturesque highlight of K’gari (Fraser Island). Here, you can enjoy quality time lazing on the pristine sand beaches, swimming, and relaxing in the lake’s stunning clear waters. We’ll then have lunch before packing up and returning to Eastern Beach. Once back on Eastern Beach we’ll head south to the barge (ferry). From Inskip Point, it’s only a short drive back into Rainbow Beach, where your adventure ends. We return to Freedom Rainbow Beach between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

Experience driving a 4WD on the beach whilst following an experienced guide
Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
Visit Eli Creek and drift along with its gentle current through the rainforest
Sleep beneath the stars in a private, beach-side campsite
Visit the most famous of K’gari’s shipwrecks, the SS Maheno on 75 Mile Beach

Guide
Meals on K’gari (Fraser Island)
2-day Fraser Island tour
Enclosed beach campsite on K’gari (Fraser Island)
Camping equipment (shared twin tent, camp mat, and sleeping bag)
Music, kitchen, and charging facilities at the campsite
National Park, camping, and vehicle permits
Return ferry transfers and fuel for 4WDs
Luggage storage at Rainbow Beach
Alcohol (BYOB)
Optional vehicle damage liability reductions (25 – 50 AUD per person)

 

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