All budget-savvy backpackers know the in's and out's of sticking to their monetary limits, but if this type of travelling is all new to you, there are few things you can learn before booking your trip to K'gari.

The eastern coast of Queensland is a glorious smorgasboard of destination delights for the town-hopping holiday-er. Beyond the capital cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, are the smaller coastal towns of Australia which are renowned for their natural attractions, tucked-away sanctuaries and abundance of exciting trips and tours.

If you are leaving from Brisbane to head to the Fraser Coast, you can expect a flight from Brisbane takes approximately 40 minutes, with Qantas operating daily flight to Hervey Bay directly. Hervey Bay is the main launch point to get to Fraser Island.

The Fraser Coast region has reason to celebrate with this exciting arrival of thousands of migrating whales which travel to the region each year.

Fraser Island and Hervey Bay are renowned as THE playground for migrating whales around the world heading back to the Antarctic.

If you are intending to visit Fraser Island, why not consider doing the 'East Coast' by including the Whitsundays and Cairns onto your itinerary, where you can see some other great locations around the stunning country of Australia.

Fraser Island is one of Australia's icons, with plenty to see and do on the island. With so much to experience on this World Listed Heritage Site, we have put together a sample itinerary of the highlights, whether you only have a day or more.

There are numerous ways to access Fraser Island, either by private car, plane, train or bus, in order to get to the ferry transfer to the island. We've laid out all your options so you can choose the best path for you before visiting Fraser Island. 

Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and is home to many beaches, plenty of fishing and loads of sightseeing at its many beautiful vantage points and lakes. Fraser Island has many beautiful destinations that are great for the whole family, with plenty of family tours available. Most locations are easily accessible by walking tracks, boardwalks and pathways, making it easy to make you way from one spot to the next. 

There are several 'resort' style accommodation places on Fraser Island, however many travellers opt to stay on the mainland simply because with many day and overnight tours include accommodation on either side of the trip.