K’gari (Fraser Island) Tour Departing From Noosa - Full Day
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October 2024
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What you can expect
Spend the day venturing across K’gari on this eco-certified 4WD bus tour, departing from Noosa. This adventure is perfect for groups and families, offering the comfort of an air-conditioned bus to return to after exploring sandy beaches, crystal-clear lakes and lush rainforests. You’ll have the chance to swim at Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie), float down Eli Creek and take a stroll through the ancient rainforest of Central Station and Pile Valley. Along 75 Mile Beach, you’ll also visit the SS Maheno Shipwreck and learn about the region's history from your passionate guide and driver with a wealth of knowledge about the island. Keep an eye out for wild dingos, dolphins and dugongs that thrive on and around K’gari. Enjoy complimentary morning and afternoon tea, as well as a hearty Aussie lunch, so you can focus on soaking in the beauty of K’gari.
Location
What you need to know
- The tides may impact the times that the ferry arrives and departs K’gari (Fraser Island), so that may also impact the length of the time you spend at each of the attractions listed in the itinerary above.
- The order of destinations may also be affected by the tides.
- Your guide will advise you on the day of travel.
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Transport in an air-conditioned purpose-built 4WD vehicle
- Pickup and drop off in Noosa
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Lunch and drinks (most dietary requirements can be catered for if mentioned at the time of booking)
- Return ferry to K'gari (Fraser Island)
- National Park Entrance Fees and Permits
- Make the most of the day with an early start from Noosa (pick-ups from 5:45am). Drive 1.5 hours North to the last pick-up location, at the sleepy coastal town of Rainbow Beach. After checking that everyone has what they need for the day, it’s a short drive to meet our ferry at Inskip Point. Pay attention; the short cruise is a great opportunity to spot dolphins, dugongs, and other marine life before reaching the World Heritage-listed K’gari (Fraser Island).
- Head North along the island’s ‘Beach Highway’, 75 Mile Beach. Spend time at the un-missable Eli Creek, then travel along the coastline to the SS Maheno Shipwreck. After learning about the shipwreck’s colourful past, head inland, meandering along some of the many tracks before arriving at Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie). Take your time to chill out or have a swim in the refreshing, crystal-clear waters. This is one of Australia's most stunning and photographed locations.
- It's time to head to the old logging headquarters at Central Station, where your guide will provide some information about the logging history, towering rainforests, and the special silent waters of Wanggoolba Creek. Take the optional 1.8km walk through the rainforest along the creek and meet the guide at Pile Valley. From Pile Valley, we let the vehicle do all the work as we drive back out to the Eastern Beach along 75 Mile Beach to catch the ferry.
- Drop off any passengers staying at Rainbow Beach before your drive back to Noosa, arriving at approximately 6-7pm.
- Pickup times start at 5:45am in Noosa
- Returns to Noosa occur around 7pm
- This experience departs with pickup times starting at 5:45am in Noosa and returns to Noosa around 7pm.
- Courtesy hotel transfers are provided for this tour/activity. Please select your hotel or pick up location from the list above to ensure you are picked up at the correct location.
- If your hotel or pick up location is not listed, select an alternative hotel in close proximity and make your way to that hotel on the day of the tour.
- Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation voucher with the contact details of the local supplier for this tour/activity.
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Dress casually and comfortably
- The tour is not suitable for children under 8 years
- You must confirm the names of all customers participating in a tour and any dietary or other requirements at least 48 hours before the departure time (see below)
- You may request changes (including changes to the names of the participating customers) after this time, and the supplier will do their best to accommodate your request. However, it cannot be guaranteed. If a request for late changes can be accommodated, the right is reserved to charge you any additional fees or surcharges associated with the request.
- The supplier can accommodate customers with limited mobility but it is asked that you raise any concerns about access and mobility at the time of booking or of confirming your booking to ensure that the tour is suitable. Customers need to be able to board the bus using stairs either alone or with assistance.
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Please note this tour is suitable for ages 8+
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Mobile vouchers are accepted, please present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Recent reviews
Aaron Soetens
about 2 years ago
Was An awesome day to get out Great staff Great knowledge Fun for the family no issues
Lovely staff Great communication Terrific driving skills Great food Great all round day Got to see some great sites and dingoes Would recommend this tour but I would Say to do the 3 day tour if you have the time so that it would allow you more time.
Georgina Chase
over 3 years ago
Early start but well worth it! Got to see the roads from Noosa to Rainbow Beach and hear history and then explore Fraser Island.
Picked up in Noosa still in the dark by Jacob, headed to Rainbow Beach learning about the history in between, jumped into the Beast Warrior and headed over to Fraser Island on the barge where we learnt more, got to take a dip in the beautiful Lake Mackenzie and then had a yummy lunch before heading back!!! Highly Recommend.
Tony Harris
over 7 years ago
My partner and I took the discovery Fraser island tour being picked up and dropped off from our unit was terrific
My partner and I took the discovery Fraser island tour being picked up and dropped off from our unit was terrific. The staff were friendly and informative. The beach and rainforest tour was good. We were disappointed in missing the ship wreck and rainbow sands due to tides changing. The drive back was rather tedious with a large mechanical vibration through vehicle feeling stiff and sore next day.