Best Backpacker Deals For K'gari (Fraser Island)
If you're looking for the best backpacker deals on K'gari (Fraser Island), Fraser Tours has an array of fun and affordable tours to choose from! We've partnered with some of the best tour operators on the Fraser Coast to ensure travellers can have the ultimate K'gari experience without breaking the bank.
Whether you want a day tour, a multi-day adventure, or a K'gari and Whitsundays tour package, these are some of the best backpacker deals for K'gari (Fraser Island). You can have the adventure of a lifetime on the world's largest sand island for astonishingly cheap prices if you know where to look!
Best Backpacker Deals For K'gari (Fraser Island)
For backpackers hoping to visit K'gari (Fraser Island) on a budget, we've compiled a list of the best backpacker deals for tours to this iconic island. Not only will we unveil some of the cheapest day and overnight tours, we'll also mention the price per day for tours so you can compare the best options. Visiting the lakes, rainforests, and sand dunes of beautiful K'gari doesn't have to be expensive!
K'gari Day Tour Deals
If you're short on time, a day tour to K'gari (Fraser Island) is quick, convenient, and also the cheapest way to visit the island. You'll only have limited time to see the highlights, but you'll have an epic day exploring the landscapes and be able to continue your East Coast journey the next day.
Here are the best K'gari day tours for backpackers:
Fraser Adventure Day Tour
- Cost: $240
- Departs: Rainbow Beach or Noosa
- Includes: Central Station, Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach
- Backpacker Special: Can be picked up in Rainbow Beach and dropped off in Noosa, or vice versa
Fraser Adventure Nature Day Tour
- Cost: $235 from Rainbow Beach, $250 from Noosa
- Departs: Rainbow Beach or Noosa
- Includes: Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Lake Birrabeen, 75 Mile Beach
- Backpacker Special: Can be picked up in Rainbow Beach and dropped off in Noosa, or vice versa for $240
Fraser Experience Day Tour
- Cost: $290
- Departs: Hervey Bay
- Includes: Lake McKenzie, Central Station, 75 Mile Beach, Pinnacles, Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek
- Perks: Includes all the best sights and has a smaller group than the other day trip (17 pax)
K'gari Explorer Day Tour From Hervey Bay
- Cost: $299
- Departs: Hervey Bay
- Includes: Lake McKenzie, Central Station, 75 Mile Beach, Pinnacles, Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek
- Perks: A pricier day trip but you get to see more sights
K'gari Explorer Day Tour From Rainbow Beach
- Cost: $299
- Departs: Rainbow Beach
- Includes: Lake McKenzie, Central Station, 75 Mile Beach, Pinnacles, Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek
- Perks: A pricier day trip but you get to see more sights
K'gari Multi Day Tour Deals
The best value for money when visiting K'gari (Fraser Island) is a multiday tag-along and camping tour. These types of tours are perfect for backpackers because they are adventurous, social, and affordable!
You can spend 2-3 days seeing ALL the highlights of K'gari (Fraser Island), while driving your own 4WD. By night, you can camp amidst the wilderness and bond with your fellow travellers. Tag-along tours are all-inclusive and give you the best experience for a price that's similar to, if not less than, a day tour. Below you can see the "per day" cost of a multiday tour, which is amazing considering these tours include all transport, food, activities, and accommodation.
Try your hand at driving on K'gari with one of these epic tag along tours!
Here are the best backpacker deals for multiday tours on K'gari (Fraser Island):
Pippies Tag Along 3-Day, 2-Night
- Cost: $549 ($183 per day)
- Departs: Rainbow Beach
- Backpacker deal: Can add 1, 2, or 3 nights dorm room accommodation in Rainbow Beach to your tour for a discounted price
Dingo's Tag Along 2-Day, 1-Night or 3-Day, 2-Night
- 2-Day Tour Cost: $489 ($244 per day)
- 3-Day Tour Cost: $549 ($183 per day)
- Departs: Rainbow Beach
- Perks for backpackers: Camp at an exclusive Dingo's beach campsite where campfires are allowed (a rare occurrence on K'gari!)
Island Expeditions Tag Along 3-Day, 2-Night
- Cost: $579 ($193 per day)
- Departs: Noosa or Rainbow Beach
- Backpacker deal: Can add 2 nights dorm room accommodation at Nomads Noosa for a discounted price
K'gari Safari Adventure Tour 3-Day, 2-Night
- Cost: $619 ($206 per day)
- Departs: Noosa or Rainbow Beach
- Backpacker deal: Can add 2 nights dorm room accommodation at Nomads Noosa for a discounted price
Fraser Dingo Tag Along 2-Day, 1-Night or 3-Day, 2-Night
- 2-Day Tour Cost: $520 ($260 per day)
- 3-Day Tour Cost: $620 ($206 per day)
- Departs: Hervey Bay
- Perks for backpackers: Stay at K'gari Beach Resort in quad share rooms instead of camping
Drop Bears Tag Along 3-Day, 2 Night
- Cost: $670 ($223 per day)
- Departs: Noosa or Rainbow Beach
- Perks for backpackers: Can upgrade to a glamping tent if you feel like treating yourself
K'gari (Fraser Island & Whitsundays Tour Packages
Another one of the best backpacker deals for K'gari (Fraser Island) is to combine your tour with a Whitsundays tour for a discounted price! Fraser Tours and Sailing Whitsundays offer some of the most popular tours in their respective regions, and you can experience the best of both places on a budget by choosing a tour package.
Here are the best backpacker tour package deals:
- Cheapest K'gari & Whitsundays Package: Day Trip Combo for $429
- Ultimate social backpacker experience: Backpacker Package for $1149
- Cheapest K'gari & Whitsundays Overnight Tour Package: Authentic Sailing Combo for $939
- Slightly more upscale backpacker deal: Catamaran & Resort Package for $1399
Plus so many more! View the full list of tour packages to pick the best one for you.
How To Book The Best K'gari (Fraser Island) Backpacker Tours
Once you've chosen your perfect K'gari (Fraser Island) tour, the best way to book is to live chat with our East Coast Australia travel experts. You never know what other backpacker deals you may find when you have a local expert helping you plan your trip! Whether you want to bundle your K'gari tour with a Whitsundays tour, or you have a group of friends and you're looking for group discounts, there are always ways to save money Down Under.
Contact us by email or phone, or just click the chat window on the screen to discuss your options. There is no shortage of backpacker deals on K'gari (Fraser Island) or elsewhere in Australia, so don't hesitate to reach out!
