Hervey Bay to Fraser Island Tours

See whales up close with snacks, expert commentary, & water level views.

• Starting point: Head to the Great Sandy Straits Marina where you get a short safety briefing before jumping into the catamaran and cruise into whale territory near K'gari.
• Everything you get: 4-hour whale watching cruise, round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, expert naturalist guide, access to water level viewing platform, access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window, tea & antipasti platter, sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted).
• Sights covered: Great Sandy Strait & the western coastline of K'gari (Fraser Island) coastline.
• Why choose this: Cut travel time and reach the whales faster aboard a speedy vessel with passionate guides sharing real-time insights.
• Don’t miss: Listen to live whale songs through the hydrophone and watch breaches from the water-level platform.

Inclusions

• 4-hour whale watching cruise
• Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
• Expert naturalist guide
• Access to water level viewing platform
• Access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window
• Tea & antipasti platter
• Sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted)

Spot dolphins on this 4-hour cruise—no rush, small group, expert commentary, & tea.

• Starting point: Kick off your cruise at Great Sandy Straits Marina, where you’ll go through a safety briefing before setting sail along K'gari's coastline.
• Everything you get: 4-hour dolphin watching cruise, small group of up to 24 people, expert skipper, live commentary, morning tea & fruit platter.
• Sights covered: Hervey Bay’s sparkling waters, K'gari (Fraser Island) coastline, Great Sandy Strait, Pelican Bank.
• Why choose this: A relaxed way to see dolphins and marine life up close—an intimate, eco-friendly experience perfect for families and nature lovers.
• Don’t miss: Enjoy a fun ride in the boom net or or test your core on the Aqua Mat at Pelican Bank.

Inclusions

• 4-hour dolphin watching cruise

• Small group of up to 24 people

• Expert skipper

• Live commentary

• Morning tea & fruit platter

Explore K’gari’s iconic sights with a local guide—includes round-trip hotel transfers & lunch.

• Starting point: Meet at the Mainland Reception at River Heads where you'll take the ferry to K’gari (Fraser Island).
• Everything you get: 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, round-trip ferry transfers, expert local guide, lunch at K’gari Beach Resort, foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese, national park fees & fuel levies.
• Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, & The Pinnacles Coloured Sands.
• Why choose this: See K’gari’s must-visit spots—Lake McKenzie, Maheno Shipwreck, and more—on a comfortable 4WD tour with expert commentary.
• Don’t miss: Seeing the satinay and kauri pines grow directly from the sand—a rare phenomenon while strolling on the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk.

Inclusions

• 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
• Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
• Round-trip ferry transfers
• Expert local guide
• Lunch at K’gari Beach Resort
• Foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese
• National Park fees & fuel levies

All-in-one K’gari day tour—ferry, lunch, local guide, & round-trip hotel transport from Rainbow Beach

• Starting point: Begin your journey at Inskip Point, where you'll take the ferry across the Great Sandy Strait to K’gari (Fraser Island).
• Everything you get: 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, round-trip ferry transfers, expert local guide, lunch at K’gari Beach Resort, foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese, national park fees & fuel levies.
• Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, & The Pinnacles Coloured Sands.
• Why choose this: Departing from Rainbow Beach, this tour takes you to K’gari’s must-see spots like Lake McKenzie and Maheno Shipwreck with expert insights along the way.
• Don’t miss: The old wooden structures and huts used by the local logging community back in the day, along with informative exhibits detailing the island's history at Central Station.
• Upgrades: Choose the 2-day or 3-day self-drive 4WD tour for a more immersive experience—stay overnight at a beachside campsite, enjoy extra meals, and take your time exploring more of K’gari’s hidden gems.

Inclusions

• 1-day coach tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Rainbow Beach

• Round-trip ferry transfers

• Expert local guide

• Lunch at K’gari Beach Resort

• Foreign language app available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Chinese

• National Park fees & fuel levies

2-day self-drive 4WD tour (as per option selected)

• 2-day self-drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)

• Expert local guide

• 1 night’s stay in an enclosed campsite

• Round-trip ferry transfers

• Meals

• Camping equipment

• National Park fees & fuel levies

3-day self-drive 4WD tour (as per option selected)

• 3-day self-drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)

• 2 nights' stay in an enclosed campsite

• Expert local guide

• Round-trip ferry transfers

• Meals

• Camping equipment

• National Park fees & fuel levies

See humpback whales up close from a catamaran with snacks & underwater viewing.

• Starting point: Get a short safety briefing at Great Sandy Straits Marina before jumping cruising into whale territory near K'gari.
• Everything you get: 4-hour whale watching cruise, round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay, expert naturalist guide, access to water level viewing platform, access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window, tea & antipasti platter, sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted).
• Sights covered: Great Sandy Strait & the western coastline of K'gari (Fraser Island) coastline.
• Why choose this: Cut travel time and reach the whales faster aboard a speedy vessel with passionate guides sharing real-time insights.
• Don’t miss: Listening to live whale songs through the hydrophone and watching breaches from the water-level platform.

Inclusions

• 4-hour whale watching cruise
• Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
• Expert naturalist guide
• Access to water level viewing platform
• Access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window
• Tea & antipasti platter
• Sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted)

Spend 3 days on K'gari—drive 4WDs, camp for two nights under the stars, & hike sand dunes.

• Starting point: Start your trip at Freedom Hostel with an introduction and driving safety session before getting on the ferry to K’gari.
• Everything you get: 3-day self drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), expert local guide, 2 nights stay in an enclosed campsite, round-trip ferry transfers, meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, & 2 dinners), camping equipment, National Park fees & fuel levies, activities such as tubing and swimming.
• Sights covered: 75 Mile Beach, Champagne Pools, Lake Wabby, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck & Pile Valley.
• Why choose this: With three days on the island, you won’t just visit K’gari—you’ll live it. Swim in creeks, 4WD drive on the beach, and campfire hangouts by the ocean without rushing.
• Don’t miss: Stop at Lake Wabby Lookout to get a bird’s eye view of the lake between the sandblow and lush rainforest.

Inclusions

• 3-day self-drive 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
• 2 nights stay in an enclosed campsite
• Expert local guide
• Round-trip ferry transfers
• Meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, & 2 dinners)
• Camping equipment
• National Park fees & fuel levies