Fraser Explorer: 2 Day Tour from Rainbow Beach
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Have you always dreamed of cruising around Fraser Island, but don’t have a 4WD?
- Embark on an amazing overnight tour of Fraser Island!
- Experience the very best of Fraser Island’s must-see highlights including beaches, lakes and shipwrecks!
- Relax and unwind at motel-style accommodation at K'gari Beach Resort
- Enjoy the wonderful amenities of the resort - including a beach bar, a pool and shops!
- There’s simply no better way to see Fraser Island - and you’ll love the price, too!
The 2 day, 1 night Fraser Explorer guided tour from Rainbow Beach is an incredible opportunity to explore the beauty of Fraser Island. Offering a fun and relaxing experience, the tour caters to all types of travellers, including singles, couples, families and small groups! You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation styles - K'gari Beach Resort boasts private rooms, creating the perfect atmosphere to wind down after a long day of adventuring. Paddle around beautiful and jaw-dropping freshwater lakes, waltz through colossal, ancient rainforests and peruse the beautiful sandy beaches, flanked by incredibly coloured sand cliffs. This tour offers the very best that Fraser Island has to offer - so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
Fraser Explorer Features
- This is an all-inclusive tour - there are no hidden costs!
- Perfect for all ages and traveller types
- Includes 1-night motel style accommodation at K'gari Beach Resort on Fraser Island
- Includes ferry transfers to and from Fraser Island from River Heads
- Featuring a 2 full-day guided 4WD tour
- Enjoy a scrumptious buffet dinner
- Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast
- Enjoy 1 buffet lunch and 1 picnic BBQ lunch
- Also includes transfers from your Hervey Bay hotel or hostel accommodation!
On a shoestring? This deal will have you bouncing with delight. Departing daily from Hervey Bay, this is a popular and beloved tour. Book with us today - don’t miss out!
Guided Tour with Fraser Explorer
There’s simply no better way to explore Fraser Island than Fraser Explorer's guided tours. All aboard - this is a wonderful guided tour where all guests ride the same comfortable, spacious 4WD bus and explore the island together. Your experienced driver is also your guide - and they are on a mission to show you the very best of Fraser Island!
Vehicle
- Jump on board a 4X4 MAN bus
- Seats up to 40 passengers per bus
- Spacious and comfortable ride
Accommodation
Sleep well during your 1 night tour with a wonderful stay at K'gari Beach Resort. Located on the beautiful east side of the island, there’s an abundance of different accommodation options to choose from: opt for a multi-share room, motel-style accommodation rooms with a double bed, or even a two-bedroom family apartment! All rooms are spacious and comfortable and come with a private bathroom and tea and coffee-making facilities. The apartment-style accommodation features a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a balcony, a TV, a private bathroom and a lounge! It’s perfect for those travelling within a group.
Sample Itinerary
- Lake McKenzie - Swim at the iconic and Instagram-famous lake, or relax and unwind on its dazzling white shores.
- Champagne Pools - Fancy a dip in Queensland's most exciting natural bubble bath? It’s all yours to enjoy!
- Indian Head - With stunning views, this iconic lookout is a sight for sore eyes!
- Eli Creek - Float along in this astonishingly clear creek as it flows enthusiastically through the dunes and out to sea!
- Maheno Shipwreck - Feast your eyes on Fraser Island’s historic shipwreck, cast ashore in a cyclone in 1935.
- Central Station - As a former logging station, Central Station is perfect for exploring the luscious surrounding rainforest. Can you spot the Kauri trees, Brush Box or Scribbly Gums?
- Lake Wabby - Take a dip in this mesmerising lake and stroll along the fringes of the Hammerstone Sandblow.
- The Pinnacles - This mesmerising cosmos of colourful sand has to be seen to be believed! Learn about how they formed and hear the Butchulla Dreamtime story.
- Basin Lake - Discover Fraser Island's most hidden lake!
Day one
To kickstart the adventure, you’ll depart from Rainbow Beach, arriving at the beautiful Fraser Island. Cruise along the sand on the famous ocean highway of Seventy-Five Mile Beach in a comfortable 4WD bus, soaking up the mind-blowing beauty around you! Journey to ancient, luscious rainforests where rare king ferns grow, and wander through the historical sites of Central Station. You’ll also be awed by the incredible lakes of Fraser Island, soaking up the clear and cool waters of the Instagram-famous Lake McKenzie. Trek across Hammerstone Sandblow and take a dip in the emerald-green Lake Wabby - there’s no better place to unwind after a jam-packed day full of exploring!
As the day comes to an end, you’ll get to unwind at the incredible K'gari Beach Resort. There’s so many incredible ways to relax at K'gari Beach Resort: try your hand at tennis, take a dip in the resort pool, go fishing or take a wander down the peaceful beach. There’s also a lovely Beach Bar to enjoy, making it the perfect place to exchange stories of the days’ adventures.
Day two
Wake up early and peek at the incredible sunset over the ocean - you won’t regret it! The adventure begins with a paddle upstream through the shallow waters of Eli Creek, before enjoying the downstream float, winding through dunes that span hundreds of metres. Behold the colossal Maheno Shipwreck and catch a glimpse of an incredible piece of marine history before it disappears! Explore the coloured sands and gape at the 127 bright and bold hues, before seeing Fraser Island like a bird at the renowned lookout, Indian Head. Boasting jaw-dropping views of the Coral Sea, this is a sight you don’t want to miss!
After the day’s delights, it’s time to make your way back across the island. Your tour finishes with a courtesy barge transfer home - be sure to keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and dugongs! Courtesy transfers to your Rainbow Beach accommodation are included.
Menu
Breakfast - Fully cooked breakfast
Lunch - Picnic style lunch
Dinner - Buffet style at resort restaurant
Depart/ Return
- Pickups are scheduled from 7.30 - 8.00 am
- Drop-offs occur from 4.30 - 5.00 pm
- Courtesy transfers are only available for commercial accommodation and transit centres
*Please note pick-up/return times, and sites visited are dependent on time constraints, weather and tidal conditions.
Scenic Flight from $100pp
Taking bookings on the day, you can view the amazing sights of Fraser Island from the sky with Air Fraser from just $100pp. The company, which takes bookings from the beach itself, offers a variety of scenic flights, so you can see the best of the world's largest sand island.
Important Information
- The itinerary is subject to change due to tides and weather conditions.
- All ages are welcome and children aged 0-3 years old travel free but must be able to sit is a forward-facing car seat. Not recommended for children under 6 months.
- Please Advise if infants will be travelling when booking.
- Children under 7 must have a forward-facing car seat. Passengers must bring their own.
- Tour may not be suitable if you have existing neck or back problems or are pregnant. Check with your agent to make sure this tour is suitable for you.
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What To Bring
Please pack a small overnight bag with a change of clothes (warm clothes for colder months), swimming costume, towel, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, money for drinks/snacks and souvenirs.
Excess luggage can usually be stored at your accommodation in Hervey Bay or Rainbow Bech for an additional charge.
What's Included
- Courtesy pick up from your hotel or hostel accommodation in Rainbow ...
