K'gari Explorer Tours | 3 Day K'gari Getaway + Illumina
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Enhance your multiday guided adventure on K'gari with admission to the new Illumina Light Show!
- 2 full days of incredible guided adventures on K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort on the island
- Admission to the magnificent and informational Illumina Light Performance
- See K'gari highlights such as Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Central Station, and more
K'gari Explorer Tours is offering an exciting new opportunity to combine a 3 Day K'gari Getaway with the new Illumina Light Show at Kingfisher Bay Resort! This incredible experience is great for families and adventure-seekers hoping to see the best of the world's largest sand island. Sleep in comfort at gorgeous island resorts, let an expert local guide show you the highlights of K'gari, and have access to the brand new, captivating lights storytelling show called Illumina.
Highlights
- All transport from Hervey Bay to K'gari
- 2 full days of touring on K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Expert local tour guide
- Comfortable 4WD bus transport
- Spend one night at the award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort
- Spend the second night at the recently refurbished at K'gari Beach Resort
- Admire lush forests and unique wildlife
- Visit K'gari's stunning lakes and sand dunes
- Epic outdoor adventures
- Modern comforts at your resorts
- Maximum 24 people on the tour
- Foreign Language Guide app is available
- Admission to Illumina at Kingfisher Bay Resort
- Watch an incredible light display to learn about the island
Sample Itinerary
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Day 1
After a convenient accommodation pick-up in Hervey Bay, ride the River Heads ferry across to Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari (Ferry time must be selected at time of booking). Check-in to your room after 2pm and spend the rest of the day enjoying the resort facilities. You can drink and dine at the multiple restaurants and bars, relax by the pools, play tennis, browse the gift shops, and l...
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Day 1
After a convenient accommodation pick-up in Hervey Bay, ride the River Heads ferry across to Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari (Ferry time must be selected at time of booking). Check-in to your room after 2pm and spend the rest of the day enjoying the resort facilities. You can drink and dine at the multiple restaurants and bars, relax by the pools, play tennis, browse the gift shops, and learn about the island at the K’gari Discovery Centre!
Day 2
Have a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your room at 9am. Then meet your tour guide and board the 4WD bus to begin your incredible 2-day K'gari tour! We'll list the destinations shortly, but the order of your activities will vary day to day based on the tides. After a full day of outdoor excursions, check into your room at K'gari Beach Resort where you can relax for the evening.
Day 3
Get ready for another incredible day! Have breakfast and check out of K'gari Beach Resort, then take on more adventures through the wilderness of K'gari. You'll get to see the island highlights that you didn't get to yesterday. Around 5pm, hop back on the ferry and return to the mainland.
Tour Destinations
Here are the places you'll visit on your tour! The exact order and duration of each location depends on the tides and weather conditions that day.
- Lake McKenzie - Famous freshwater lake with bright blue water
- Champagne Pools - Stunning coastal rock pools
- Eli Creek - Swim or float down this refreshing creek
- Maheno Shipwreck - An iconic historic landmark on the beach
- Central Station - Stroll through lush and ancient rainforest trails
- 75 Mile Beach - Drive along the vast stretch of golden sand
- Lake Wabby - Gorgeous lake surrounded by towering sand dunes and forests
- The Pinnacles - Rippling layers of natural coloured sands
Illumina Lights Show
During your stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort, you can check out the new art installation known as Illumina. This light and sound experience tells the story of K'gari with lights, lasers, and sound effects against the backdrop of the natural environment. It's an immersive and educational way to learn about the history, culture, and nature of the island!
Accommodation
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Night 1 - Kingfisher Bay Resort
Spend your first night at Kingfisher Bay Resort on the west side of K'gari. This is where you'll attend the Illumina Show, and you'll have full access to the resort facilities such as the pool, tennis courts, shops, and restaurants. Stay in a comfortable standard h...
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Night 1 - Kingfisher Bay Resort
Spend your first night at Kingfisher Bay Resort on the west side of K'gari. This is where you'll attend the Illumina Show, and you'll have full access to the resort facilities such as the pool, tennis courts, shops, and restaurants. Stay in a comfortable standard hotel room with a private deck, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and more.
Night 2 - K'gari Beach Resort
The next night you'll stay at K'gari Beach Resort over on the island's east coast. Just a short walk from the beach, this lovely hotel has standard rooms with balconies and a kitchenette for your convenience. The resort also has a pool, shop, bakery, restaurant, and bar for you to enjoy during downtime.
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What To Bring
- Overnight bag
- Clothing for three days on K'gari
- Day bag
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Walking shoes or thongs
- Sunglasses
- Essential medication
- Camera
- Reusable water bottle
What's Included
- Two full days of guided 4WD coach touring on K'gari
- Courtesy pick-up and drop-off from select locations
- Return ferry transfers
- Expert guides with local knowledge
- Entry to the all-new Illumina light show at Kingfisher Bay...
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What To Bring
- Overnight bag
- Clothing for three days on K'gari
- Day bag
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Walking shoes or thongs
- Sunglasses
- Essential medication
- Camera
- Reusable water bottle
What's Included
- Two full days of guided 4WD coach touring on K'gari
- Courtesy pick-up and drop-off from select locations
- Return ferry transfers
- Expert guides with local knowledge
- Entry to the all-new Illumina light show at Kingfisher Bay Resort
- One night's accommodation in a standard hotel room at Kingfisher Bay Resort
- One night's accommodation in a standard hotel room at K’gari Beach Resort
- Breakfast, morning tea and lunch (two breakfasts, morning tea daily on tour, one resort lunch, and one picnic lunch)
- National Park fees
- The Foreign Language app is available. Before arriving, please download the K'gari Explorer Tours app from your preferred app store for Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese translation.
What's Extra
- Room upgrades at the resorts (enquire for more info)
- Dinner at your own expense
- Optional scenic flight add-on
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- The itinerary is subject to change due to tides and weather conditions.
- Guests ages one and above are welcome. Children aged 1-3 years old travel free but must be able to sit is a forward-facing car seat. 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.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Fraser Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No-shows or client cancellations made within 7 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Fraser-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illumina on K'gari?
Illumina is a new light and sound installation at Kingfisher Bay Resort on K'gari. The theatrical spectacle displays interesting stories about the World Heritage Site, using the natural environment as a backdrop. It's the first permanent light, laser and projection display like this in Queensland!
Where can we park our cars in Hervey Bay while we're on tour?
The secure facility is located adjacent to our River Heads Reception. Bookings are highly recommended and can be made directly with our Reservations Team at + 61 7 4194 9222 or 1800 372 737 (within Australia).
Where do we check in?
Check-in at our Mainland Reception in River Heads. On Google Maps, this will appear as 54 Ariadne St. After arriving at this location, a courtesy coach will provide transport to the ferry departure point, and you will arrive directly at Kingfisher Bay Resort and board our custom 4WD coach.
Are car seats provided?
There are no car seats provided, so if your children are age 7 or under you must bring a forward-facing car seat for them.
Is there a baggage limit?
Passengers are allowed up to 25kg of luggage over 2 bags. We recommend having a small day bag to keep with you on the bus and a larger bag to store in the cargo hold below.
Can my dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes, please advise us upon booking if you have dietary requests.