Explore the World Heritage wilderness of Fraser Island with an experienced guide. Walk through towering rainforest growing in sand. Discover huge sandblows moving across the island. Swim in beautiful fresh water lakes, wade in fast flowing creeks, drive along the world's most beautiful beach highway and marvel at coloured sand formations.
Trip OverviewStudent/Child/YHA Camping: $359 (twin/triple/quad/single)
Adult Camping: $369 (twin/triple/quad/single)
Adult National Park Room: $420 (twin/triple/quad/single)
Adult National Park Cabin: $420 (twin/triple/quad), $650 (single use)
Adult Camping- Rainbow Beach: $320 (twin/triple/quad/single)
(National park fees, daily permits, ferry fees and meal kitty +$30 per person per day)
Kingfisher Resort Wilderness Lodge
Student / Child / YHA = $585pp (single), $485pp (twin), $385pp (quad)
Kingfisher Resort Wilderness Lodge
Adult = $595pp (single), $495pp (twin), $395pp (quad)
Kingfisher Bay Resort Eco-Hotel Room
Student / Child / YHA = $785pp (single), $585pp (twin), $385pp (Triple share only)
Kingfisher Bay Resort Eco-Hotel Room
Adult = $795pp (single), $595pp (twin), $395pp (Triple share only)
Kingfisher Bay Resort Eco Villa (min. 4): $695pp (quad)
from Gold Coast: $100
(optional Whale Cruise to Platypus Bay: +$80
(National park fees, daily permits, ferry fees and meal kitty +$30 per person per day)
Departs Brisbane: Tuesday & Friday 6.45am
Returns: 7.00pm
Valid: 01/04/13 - 31/03/14 (subject to change without notice)
Day 1:
Drive from Brisbane north through Noosa to Rainbow Beach, via the Noosa River cable ferry, Teewah Beach, the wreck of the Cherry Venture and the Cooloola Coloured Sands, or, when the tide is high, through the Cooloola National Park.
From Rainbow Beach to Inskip Point, the 4WD coach takes the vehicle barge to Fraser Island and drives along the 75 mile surf beach, before travelling inland to Central Station. Walk the World Heritage rainforest boardwalk. Take the Pile Valley rainforest walk beside beautiful Wanggollba Creek. Then through beautiful eucalypt forest to Lake McKenzie. Swim in the clear blue waters and soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches.
Then travel on to Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village to check into your accommodation. Settle in and relax before dinner at one of the resorts famous restaurants, bakery or Sand Bar (own expense). After dinner enjoy the heated pools and spa's, or dance/karaoke nights at Dingo Bar.
Day 2:
Enjoy the hot country buffet breakfast (included) before travelling the worlds most amazing beach highway. 4WD to Eli Creek, enjoy the boardwalk, swim and relax. See the coloured sand formations at the Pinnacles and the famous Maheno Shipwreck. After a fresh picnic lunch and cold drinks surf side (included), travel further north to Indian Head. Walk this rugged lookout - spot turtles, sharks, dolphins, and humpback whales (June - Nov). Return via beach to Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village. Relax by the swimming pools, spa and outdoor bars or discover the splendour of the garden decks, boardwalks, coffee and specialty shops in this multi award winning, eco resort.
Day 3: Travel with your experienced guide via inland tracks, pass palms and rainforest plants before arriving at famous Lake Wabby. Explore, swim, hike and relax at this impressive emerald green barrage lake being slowly engulfed by Hammerstone Sandblow. Return via Rainbow Beach or if tidal conditions require, via Hervey Bay to Brisbane Transit Centre.