See the best of K’gari on the top-rated K’gari (Fraser Island) day tour from Hervey Bay.
This one-day adventure with the team of K’gari Explorer is a customer favourite and packs in all the best bits of the world’s largest sand island – perfect if you don’t have time for a multi-day tour on your East Coast adventure!
After departing from Hervey Bay, you’ll head across on the barge to K’gari (Fraser Island) where you’ll cruise around the beaches and through the rainforest with your guide on a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD bus.
With stops at Lake Mackenzie, 75 mile beach, Eli Creek, and the Maheno Shipwreck, you’ll experience why K’gari (Fraser Island) is such a highlight of any trip to Australia.
If you’d prefer to depart from Rainbow Beach, head to the K’gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour From Rainbow Beach.
Highlights
- Central Station – Once a thriving hub for the timber industry, Central Station was home to schools and shops. Now, it’s a must-visit stop, where you can wander along the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk to see the ancient King Ferns, majestic Flooded Gums, and towering Pine trees.
- Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) – Dive into the pristine waters of Lake McKenzie, K’gari’s most iconic and picture-perfect swimming location. Enjoy the crystal-clear freshwater and relax on its stunning sandy white shores.
- 75 Mile Beach – As you journey along this expansive golden beach, keep an eye out for dingoes, majestic birds of prey soaring above, or even migrating humpback whales from July to November.
- Eli Creek – Drift peacefully down the serene, tree-fringed Eli Creek, where four million litres of fresh water make their way to the Pacific Ocean every hour.
- Maheno Shipwreck – Be captivated by the historic wreck of the Maheno, which ran aground during a freak cyclone in 1935. This iconic relic is one of K’gari’s most well-known landmarks.
- The Pinnacles Coloured Sands – Discover the vibrant, cliff-like formations known as the Pinnacles, while learning about the Indigenous Dreamtime stories tied to them. Experience the striking spectrum of 72 unique shades of red, orange, and yellow sands.
Included
- Full-day guided 4WD coach tour with expert commentary.
- Courtesy pick-up and drop-off from select Hervey Bay locations.
- Return ferry transfers.
- Lunch at K’gari Beach Resort.
- National Park fees and fuel levies.
- Foreign Language app is available. Download the K’gari Explorer Tours app from your preferred app store for Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese translation.
Important information:
- Please reconfirm your tour and pick-up location 72 hours prior to your departure date.
- As it varies, the pick up time will not be displayed on your vouchers – please call K’gari Explorer Tours to confirm.
- Children over the age of one are welcome on all tours (infants 1-3yrs are free of charge). If your child is under the age of eight, they will need a car seat. If you do not have a car seat, please contact the Reservations Team on +61 7 4194 9222 before booking to check availability. K’gari Explorer Tours do not carry children under the age of one on their tour buses.
- This is not a tag along 4×4 tour (where you have the opportunity to drive) – transport is on a guide-driven 4×4 tour bus.
- Holiday surcharges may apply to Easter, school holiday and xmas periods – please contact use for more details if you wish to travel on these dates.
- Itinerary may change due to tides and weather conditions.
What to Bring:
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Walking shoes or thongs
- Sunglasses
- Essential medication
- Camera
- Reusable water bottle
Provider Details
K’gari Explorer Tours
Phone: +61 7 4194 9222 or 1800 372 737 (Australia Toll Free)
The same great K’gari (Fraser Island) day tour but with a Rainbow Beach departure.
Tour Reviews
I visited Fraser Island many years ago and wanted to return with our two boys (9 and 11) but wasn’t sure of the best way to do it. Quick chat with Charlotte and she recommended this tour and it was just perfect. We were picked up and dropped off from our hotel and the 4 wheel drive bus was great. We saw everything we wanted to see (Lake McKenzie was even more stunning than I remember!) and the pace was perfect for the kids. Our guide was lovely, very funny and extremely knowledgeable. We really appreciate the care he took and his enthusiasm for Fraser Island.
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