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Kingfisher Bay Resort

 

Property Information:

Kingfisher Bay Resort, in perfect harmony with its natural Fraser Island surroundings, offers a rare ecotourism experience. There is no room for boredom when a resort features three restaurants, a Cafe, four bars and regular nightly entertainment.

Fraser Island has been called sexy by Forbes magazine and a ‘World’s Best Beach’ by Discovery Travel Channel…and it’s all on their doorstep!

Revitalize your mind, your body and your romance as you soak up some Queensland sun and look forward to having a happier, healthier body and mind all year round.

Bubble away in a spa or one of their four swimming pools or go wild with a pamper session in the Serendipity Spa Retreat at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Just 45 minutes from the Coast, Fraser Island is world’s away from the mainland, but not without the creature comforts.

The Village Centre has all your shopping requirements. Stock up on essential items, share a bottle of wine with friends or pick up the perfect souvenir in the Village store.

Indulge in a piece of delicious carrot cake and while away the hours over coffee in the Coffee Rock Cafe.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

Four swimming pools Three restaurants Nightclub Cafe Gift shop Massage and Beauty Centre Child minding 24 hour reception EFTPOS Spa Safety deposit boxes Guest laundry and dry cleaning service

Four bars Conference facilities General store Post office Playground Porter service Major credit cards accepted (surcharges may apply) Disabled facilities Tennis Water sports

RESTAURANTS

Seabelle Restaurant & Wine Bar
Seabelle Restaurant is an award wining Australian dining experience. The food offered by this restaurant has such a diverse range to suit every individual they include Bush Tucker meets modern Australian cuisine, Fresh Australian Seafood, extensive vegetarian menu and a selection of fine Australian Wines. The restaurant has a theatre style kitchen and a large deck with bush views. One of the main features of the restaurant is the Bush tucker and wine tastings.

Maheno Restaurant and Lounge Bar
Maheno Restaurant offers a casual dining experience which overlooks the resorts pool. It serves a Hot Buffet breakfast, themed buffet dinner and Hot & cold dishes & desserts and a Seafood buffet on Fridays and Saturdays. The casual atmosphere allows one to simply grab an island cocktail from the Lounge Bar and watch Live Entertainment.

The Sand Bar & Bistro
The Sand Bar & Bistro overlooks the beach & the resorts two pools. With a vibrant nautical atmosphere, fun, casual food and entertainment, this place is very popular place to be while staying at the resort. Meals from the bistro menu are reasonably priced and the gourmet pizza is a must. Cauvery lunch is offered on Sundays and the pool tables are a great source of fun.

The Jetty Hut
The Pool Bar features Full service, specialising in cocktails, fruit smoothies and poolside snacks all for an enjoying experience by the pool. The Jetty Hut is your source for all sorts of goodies that range from Champagne & cocktails at sunset for groups to any of the following snacks, cold beer, soft drinks, coffee, confectionery, ice cream, Hats, t-shirts, maps, fishing gear, ice and bait

SERENDIPITY SPA RETREAT:

At Serendipity Spa Retreat they pride themselves on providing exceptional, specialist service. You are invited to experience a haven from the outside world, where you can relax and rejuvenate in their tranquil surrounds.

They proudly use exceptional product ranges: Thalgo, Jane Iredale Mineral Make-Up, OPI and St Tropez to provide only the very best treatments.

CONFERENCES:

The resort's experienced conference management team will organise any activity to suit your particular agenda whether it’s an elegant dinner in the wilderness, a four-wheel-drive safari or a challenging outdoor adventure-based training program with low rope courses and team games. The resort offers unique outdoor venues with quality service, facilities and equipment.

• Adventure-based training
• 4WD adventure safaris
• Low ropes course
• Orienteering and forest treks
• Sport, game and surf fishing
• Beach Olympics
• Team building challenges
• Canoeing and catamaran sailing

WEDDINGS:

You can choose a simple ceremony at romantic Sunset Beach, or over-looking islands of the Great Sandy Strait, or in one of the many peaceful bush settings around the resort.

A site fee of is applicable and includes the ceremony set up and co-ordination, a clothed and skirted table for signing the Register, red carpet for the wedding aisle and transfers to and from the ceremony if within the Resort grounds. A "Notice of Intent to Marry" must be lodged with a celebrant one month and one day before the ceremony.

Kingfisher caters for all types of receptions from simple cocktail parties and barbecues to elegant or formal dinners. They can be held in a spacious air-conditioned ballroom, or in a more casual environment like the deck overlooking the pool or beachside. The signature restaurant Seabelle is perfect for smaller intimate wedding suppers for those who just want closest friends and family (conditions apply). Menu and beverage prices vary according to the chosen venue and menu.

• Fraser Island offers a perfect background for a romantic and intimate wedding.
• Kingfisher Bay Resort offers a uniquely individual venue for the ceremony, reception and honeymoon.
• Receive special discounts for your guests' accommodation and transfers.
• Our experienced wedding coordinators organise every detail.
• Special five-night Honeymoon Package.

Accommodation Information:

RESORT HOTEL ROOM

Enjoy the best of the bush from the private native-timber deck, brew a coffee in-room and indulge in the moment, or soak up the smells and sounds of the land as you wander their timber walkways. And when the day is done, stretch out in air-conditioned comfort on the Queen or King-single beds and reflect on a day well-spent.

Up the ante on your eco-experience with a room upgrade to a sea view, spa room and wake to sunshine glinting on the waters of the Great Sandy Strait.

The hotel room features include air-conditioning, TV, phones, private balcony, tea/coffee facilities, ironing equipment and hair dryer.

Ask about their interconnecting, spa rooms or facilities for guests with special needs.

VILLAS

2 Bedroom Villas:

Enjoy the time with family and friends in the resort’s Villa-style hideaways, nestled discreetly in the treetops. After a lazy day visiting lakes and lagoons, you can slip into your own spa bath as the sun goes down, or escape to your own private corner of the villa with a book and a smile.

Enjoy bush or sea views from your private deck and for ultimate indulgence upgrade to a villa with spa on the deck.

All their two bedroom villas have:
Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, colour TV, telephone, bath/showers and ironing equipment.

3 Bedroom Villas:

Keep your eyes peeled as daylight fades on another Fraser day, as local wildlife comes out to play, or guess, what colour the sunset will be from the comfort of your deck. Enjoy a home-made breakfast with the birds from your own private veranda whilst planning the day's adventure.

Then it's just a short hop to the Resort Village Shop for provisions, the Centre Complex for a Ranger Guided Walk or Ranger's desk just for a yarn.

All their three bedroom villas have:
Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, colour TV, telephone, bath/showers and ironing equipment.

Location Information:

GETTING TO THE ISLAND

SELF DRIVE

From Brisbane
The journey is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours drive north of Brisbane City. Head out of Brisbane city on the Inner City Bypass onto Kingsford Smith Drive. Stay on Kingsford Smith Drive until you see the signs to the Airport on the Gateway Arterial Road. Once on the Gateway Arterial Road, you continue driving for around 10 minutes until you see a sign that says ‘Sunshine Coast’ on the left lanes.

Take this exit and drive for a further 10 minutes until this joins the Bruce Highway. You then simply follow the signs through Gympie then take the Maryborough exit. From Maryborough, it is simply a matter of following the signs and allowing 30 to 40 minutes for the trip from Maryborough to Hervey Bay.

From Bundaberg
The journey is approximately 1.5 hours drive south. Follow the Bruce Highway south to the Fraser Coast. Turn off at Torbanlea and follow signs to Hervey Bay. Stay on the main road, which becomes Boat Harbour Drive, and follow the signs to Hervey Bay.

Please note: All Fast Cat services operated by the resort from Urangan Boat Harbour will cease from COB 31 January 2010.

Kingfisher Ferry Service:
Kingfisher Ferry has 4 services to the resort each day from River Heads. This ferry has seating for 220 passengers on two decks with a fully licensed bar and snack food available. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.

Kingfisher Bus Transfer Service

Kingfisher Bay Resort will provide regular scheduled pick up / drop off guest courtesy transfer services between key locations such as Hervey Bay Coach Terminal and Urangan Harbour to River Heads to meet the ferry departures - for all passengers including walk-ons. These transfers must be pre-confirmed at time of booking.

All rates are in Australian Dollars and are valid from 1 April 2009 till 31 March 2010.

All rates are in Australian Dollars and are valid from 1 April 2009 till 31 March 2010.

Secure Parking
Secure, uncovered car parking is located on the left as you enter the Urangan Boat Harbour car park. We suggest you drive directly to the Tourist Terminal to off-load luggage at the Kingfisher Bay reception then return to the car park. It is just a 100-metre walk away.

SELF DRIVE WITH 4WD DRIVE

Barge transfers at River Heads with your 4WD vehicle:
River Heads is about 15 minutes north of Maryborough. Follow the signs to Hervey Bay and mid-way through the journey, you will see a sign for ‘RIVER HEADS'. Turn right at this sign onto Booral Road, then travel for approximately 10 minutes until you will see a sign for 'RIVER HEADS Fraser Island Barges’. Turn right at the sign onto River Heads Road. From there, it is about a 10 minute drive straight to the ferry terminal. You should aim to collect your barge tickets at least 20 minutes prior to your departure.

Barge transfers at Inskip Point, Rainbow Beach with your 4WD vehicle:
Turn off the Bruce Highway at Gympie onto the Tin Can Bay Road; continue following all Rainbow Beach signs to township (approximately 60 minutes traveling). From Rainbow Beach follow Inskip Point Road to its end – where you will see the white barges.

All rates are in Australian Dollars and are valid from 1 April 2009 till 31 March 2010.

All transfers time are subject to changes without advance notice. Please check with reservationss at the time of booking for the current schedule.

ISLAND ACTIVITIES & TOURS

With the ability to choose to either explore Fraser Island or relax in the comfort of Kingfisher Bay Resort in style you really are in for a one fun holiday. Sip a cocktail by one of the four swimming pools, play tennis, bubble in a spa, indulge in a massage, enjoy good food and wine or just go fishing and get the chef to cook your catch. The kids will have fun with the Eco Ranger program or at the Kid's Club.

The resort plays host to many natural attractions like magnificent rainforests, beautiful fresh water lakes, mighty sand dunes, a spectacular Seventy-Five Mile Beach, Shipwrecks, abundant wild life.

You can discover Fraser Island with a ranger to guide you on our 4WD coach tours or personalised safaris. Guided nature walks range from bird watching to spotlighting for the creatures of the night. Cruise the calm island waters to find dolphins, dugong and turtles and, from August to October, humpback whales.

ACTIVITIES:

Tennis Sailing lessons Dinghies, canoes & paddle skis Sailing catamarans & sailboards Pool tables & gaming machines Aussie Trax 4WD Hire

Volleyball, Beach cricket Three swimming pools Free guided nature walks Island slide shows Junior Eco Rangers

TOURS:

All rates are in Australian Dollars and are valid from 1 April 2009 till 31 March 2010.

 

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