At a Glance
Escape to a tranquil island paradise at Queensland’s Fraser Coast and explore the waters of the Great Sandy Strait. Uncover pristine beaches, freshwater lakes and creeks, lush rainforests including legendary icons Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and 75 Mile Beach. Unwind each day in an award-winning eco resort on Fraser Island that blends nature with luxury comforts in a unique resort experience.
Departing from Hervey Bay, take on a scenic ferry ride to World Heritage Listed wonder of Fraser Island that will make you feel worlds away. Spend your days finding your own slice of paradise from exploring the island by land and sea. Take on an exhilarating signature 4WD adventure, immerse in a sunset cruise and sail to the remote stunning islands of the Great Sandy National Park. Traverse diverse landscapes ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 3 night’s premium accommodation on a twin share basis
- 4WD adventure including lunch, refreshments and knowledgeable tour guide
- Return transfer and ferry ride to and from Hervey Bay Airport
- Sunset Cruise including alcoholic beverage on arrival and light refreshments
- West Coast Cruise including water permit fees, marine guide and light refreshments
- Meals - 3 x breakfast, 1 x lunch
Itinerary
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Arrive into picturesque Hervey Bay, your gateway to the World Heritage Listed wonder of Fraser Island. For the road trip lovers, journey on a scenic 4.5 hours self-drive north of Brisbane to the River Heads Jetty. Leave your car at the River Heads secure car park (own cost). Alternatively, embark on a scenic 45 minutes flight from Brisbane to Hervey Bay with scheduled airport transfers included to River Heads Jetty. Departing at 1pm, a scenic ferry ride over to the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, will take you straight into your island sanctuary for the next few days at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Make yourself home and spend the next few hours exploring the tranquil surrounds or simply relax with a cocktail by one of the resort’s four swimming pools. Come late afternoon, step onboard for the ultimate sunset experience as you sail across the serene Great Sandy Strait and bask in Fraser Island’s iconic golden glow. A grand welcome to your island escape! Say cheers to life in paradise in a convivial affair over delicious canapés, antipasto platters and sip away with a drink in hand to the changing colours of the sunset sky dipping out into the horizon. Back on dry land, be spoilt for choice and enjoy dinner savouring a range of exquisite modern Australian dishes reflecting Aussie bush heritage at a choice of three restaurants onsite the resort. Dine in or whisk away into the privacy of your room complete with a private balcony and sunlounges gazing out over the tranquil Great Sandy Strait. |
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With an early start, delve deep into Fraser Island on a full day signature 4WD tour revealing the legendary icons as well as its best kept secret of the island and beyond. All while cooling off in pristine secluded watering holes along the way. Today you will explore the diverse natural wonders of this large sand island surprising you at every turn. Marvel at the only place on Earth where tall rainforests grow on sand dunes and be captivated by the beauty of half the world’s perched lakes. Uncover the island’s most beautiful perched lake, the idyllic Lake McKenzie, where its blue and green hues bounce of the silica white sands, creating a picture-perfect swimming sanctuary. Journey along the unique 75 Mile Beach’s famous highway and revel at its breathtaking scenes. Those fortunate souls may see a pod of dolphins or a migrating whale. Here you’ll float down the relaxing Eli Creek, the largest on the eastern beach. Admire a great piece of Australian history at the Maheno Shipwreck and revel at The Colored Sands of the Pinnacles. Here, you’ll witness the ancient forest being uncovered through sand formations that have been in the making for thousands of years. Traverse lush rainforests at Central Station as you meander along the ethereal Wanggoolba Creek. Marvel at the tall majestic satinay trees of Pile Valley, home to some of the world’s largest ancient ferns and abundant flora and fauna. You’ll enjoy lunch and refreshments along the way. Retire back at the resort and enjoy its award-winning facilities. Indulge with a day spa treatment or simply bubble away in the jacuzzi. |
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Be treated to a relaxing sleep in or take a morning walk amongst the natural surrounds before a scenic cruise exploring untouched paradise of the remote stunning islands of the Great Sandy National Park. All aboard a purpose-built luxury boat with an onboard bar and refreshments for your comfort. Cruise along the western coast of Fraser Island and into the remarkable sights of the UNESCO awarded Great Sandy Biosphere. Drop anchor to embark on guided walks to untouched landscapes uncovering the secrets of this idyllic natural paradise. Along the way, get up close moments with marine life including turtles, dugongs and dolphins. Bird lovers are in for a treat with coastal and migratory birds that call this place home. Walk on the wondrous white sands, gain insight into this pristine environment and dip into the crystalline waterways before heading to your resort for a free afternoon. Enjoy the nature-based resort to your heart’s desire. Retreat into Sunset Bar on the resort's western beach, a perfect location to bask in the sunset while sipping on your favourite cocktail to end your final day in paradise. Tonight, indulge in a bush-tucker inspired dining experience at your own choice at one of the resort's island-inspired restaurants. |
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Savour a final morning over a relaxing breakfast overlooking natural beauty. Feeling inspired and energised, your ferry ride back is a great time to reflect on an incredible adventure. With included airport transfer, arrive into Hervey Bay in time for afternoon flights. For those on self-drive depart at the comfort of your leisure on scheduled ferry times returning back to River Heads ferry port. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Daily departure on request. Surcharge applies to festival/holiday season. Please contact us for group bookings.
More Info
- The departure and finish point is Hervey Bay. For self-drive guests, please meet at River Heads Ferry Port. Scheduled Hervey Bay airport transfers are included.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Hervey Bay. Hervey Bay is best accessed via Hervey Bay Airport, followed by Sunshine Coast Airport (2.5 hrs drive) and Brisbane International/Domestic Airport (4 hrs drive)
Fraser Island is gloriously mild and sunny throughout the year. In summer, the temperature sits around 27 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to around 22 degrees Celsius during the night. In winter, the temperature drops to 13 degrees Celsius during the night.
The hiking season from March to October is the drier season of the year, with September expecting just 39mm. If it does rain, it is generally just short showers.
The island is rather humid in April, October and November.
- Self-drive: River Heads car parking is uncovered and pre-booking is required.
-Transfers: scheduled airport and ferry transfers. Transfers are unable to meet departing flights from Hervey Bay prior to 1030am or pick up after 6pm.
-Ferry: maximum weight for any single piece of luggage is 25 kgs where guests may check in two pieces of luggage free of charge. Additional items to be checked-in will incur a handling fee of AUD10.00 per item.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
The tour requires minimum of 4 guests to guarantee a departure.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
