For 4wd access to fraser island, take a barge at inskip point on the northern end of rainbow beach 1 hour and 40 minutes south of hervey bay or from river heads 20 minutes south of hervey bay. Barges also operate regular services from river heads about twenty minutes drive south of hervey bay. To do the whole thing takes about six days make sure to book. Wanggoolba creek is the entry point on to fraser island and is directly opposite eurong beach resort on the east coast of fraser island. Fraser island barges also provide a barge from river heads harvey bay dropping off at kingfisher bay resort or wanggoolba creek. Whichever you choose, ensure you book a 4wd well in advance. Its main departure points are found near hervey bay at river heads or near rainbow beach at inskip point where ferries or barges take guests from the mainland to the island and. Leave pippies beachhouse 7am sharp, our fraser island tours kicks off with a 20min barge ride from inskip point to fraser island. A ram vehicle access permit must be obtained before entering the national park area of fraser island. Access to fraser island is currently restricted to residents and all qpws camping grounds, resorts, and accommodation facilities are closed. Vehicle access permit department of environment and science. The permit can be ordered online prior to arrival here. On the next day the tour departs fraser island and returns to. Fraser island self guided 3 day 2 night 4wd hire ex.
There are a number of options as to where you can depart the mainland and where you can land on fraser island. Fraser island barges operate two services on separate schedules that run daily. Air fraser islands fleet of light aircrafts can transfer you to the island from sunshine coast airport or hervey bay airport. Easy to enter and exit with great views over the water. Beachcamp eco retreat getting to fraser island by 4wd. No need to book ahead, you can purchase barge tickets on the barge. At the islands southern end, most people drive along the beach from rainbow beach to inskip point. Fraser island hardcover january 1, 2001 by peter lik author visit amazons peter lik page. The fraser island great walk is a 90kilometre 56mile track that winds between dilli village and happy valley, passing most of the island s notable sites, such as lake mckenzie, wanggoolba creek, lake wabby and the towering rainforest trees in the valley of the giants.
Scroll below to check out our favourite spots to explore. Your eurong beach resort offroading adventure begins with a stunning journey across the great sandy strait with fraser island ferries. If your travelling by vehicle 4wd only from rainbow beach to fraser island you will need to catch a manta ray barge across from inskip point that will land you on fraser beach at hook point. In addition to kingfisher bay resort, fraser island barges run daily services to wanggoolba creek from river heads. If you have a barge booking, please call 1800 barges for schedule updates. Here at real aussie adventures, this is our most popular fraser island trip, which can be included in most of our hop on hop off east coast trips from sydney. Ferry to fraser island, ferry services costs and booking info. This is an enquiry form only, we will contact you to confirm your booking within 48 hours. I will book my fraser island barge permit with manta ray when i. Assuming i want to get to eurong as my first destination, which would you recommend n why. The manta ray fraser island barges are a locally owned and operated and operates two barges daily from 6. Look for the green and gold barges on the waters edge at inskip point and follow the directions from the barge operators as they call you onto the barge, please park. Kgari fraser island, great sandy national park about k.
How long does it take to get to fraser island by ferry. All about the barge crossing at inskip point fraser island. Fraser island is found near the coastline off of queensland, australia. Kingfisher bay passenger and vehicular ferry daily trips from river heads to kingfisher bay resort. Arrive at lake mckenzie and take a dip in these incredibly pure, clear waters. Sep 30, 2014 if your travelling by vehicle 4wd only from rainbow beach to fraser island you will need to catch a manta ray barge across from inskip point that will land you on fraser beach at hook point. Telephone 07 4194 9300 or freecall 1800 227 437 fax 07 4125 4000. Fraser island in queensland requires you to book both your, camping permits and a vehicle permits if you are camping with your 4x4. A booking is not necessary as it runs back and forwards from inskip point to hook point all day. You cant book a spot on the fraser island barge, you just. If you would like to book in over the next 48 hours, please call to confirm availability.
Air fraser island s fleet of light aircrafts can transfer you to the island from sunshine coast airport or hervey bay airport. The trip take approximately 10 minutes in travel time and operates daily 6. A shuttle bus runs between the barge and the shopping centre. Fraser island has 45 camping areas to choose from, with numerous fenced sites to keep out the dingoes. Services timetable is updated regularly with new information so please check before ringing or emailing for a booking to ensure your trip is on the schedule. The most popular route to reach fraser is by ferry or barge from hervey bay or rainbow beach, as many visitors have a vehicle or book a guided tour of the island. This ferry is actually a barge, so if you are taking your own vehicle across to fraser island more on that in a sec, you can drive it straight on. The fraser venture vehicle barge operates between river heads hervey bay. Visitors may purchase a combined permit for kgari fraser island and cooloola. Lower your tyre pressures to 18psi before leaving the bitumen onto the sand at inskip point, the sand can be very soft when dry and bogs many unsuspecting travellers. They pick you up anywhere on the island and give you a quote on price before you set off. Book tours as a package if youre traveling solo, an organized tour is actually one of the more affordable ways to see fraser island. The trip to fraser island from inskip point rainbow beach takes approximately 10 minutes and with 23 barges operating during peak seasons. The kgari fraser island section of great sandy national park is an epermit camping area.
Fraser island barges also provide a barge from river heads harvey bay dropping off at kingfisher bay resort or wanggoolba creek your 2wd vehicle can travel over to fraser island from river heads via kingfisher bay if staying at the resort, but you will need to check with the fraser island barges if your vehicle meets clearance requirements. May 31, 2020 fraser islands remote north west coastline. Bookme, fraser island hervey bay town of 1770, one. You can then hop aboard the ferry for the 50minute trip across to fraser island. It is in the pacific ocean near the mainland towns of hervey bay, maryborough and rainbow beach in an area known as the fraser coast. The property is 20 miles from hervey bay, and complimentary private parking is offered. Please check with reservations at the time of booking for the current schedule. The kingfisher bay ferry has five return services which depart river heads 20 minutes south of hervey bay daily and land at kingfisher bay resort on the western side of fraser island.
To reach fraser island, you must do so by getting a ferry, barge, or plane to the island. The kingfisher bay passenger ferry is the primary service of transportation to fraser island, with five services to kingfisher bay resort each day from river heads and return. Fraser island beach and fishing report, fraser island. Manta ray barge is a locally owned fraser island barge. This is monitored by queensland national parks, as they can close the hiking tracks with little notice especially in the warmer months of nov march, therefore we only run this hike from.
Fraser island is strictly fourwheeldrive territory and fraser island barges operate passenger and vehicle barges from hervey bay to help get you there. The fraser venture leaves hervey bay s, river heads every day, landing at wanggoolba creek the crossing time takes around 30 minutes to. The resort grounds are accessible by 2wd, however the great sandy national park and villages including eurong beach resort are only accessible by 4wd vehicles. Departure on the first day the tour travels from hervey bay to river heads for the 8. As this service runs back and forth all day approx every 30 minutes there is no need to make a booking. Unforgettable island ecoadventures include cruises to discover the untouched beauty of the remote western side and guided or selfdrive tours. A short video on the flats on fraser island near kingfisher bay resort showing the tide running out on the last couple of hours of the tide.
Fraser explorer 2 day tour from hervey bay fraser island. A booking is not necessary as it runs back and forwards from. Manta ray barge is a locally owned fraser island barge service. All camping areas have capacity limits and may become booked out, especially during peak holiday periods. Located in fraser island in the queensland region, apurla island retreat has a balcony and garden views. All transfers time are subject to changes without advance notice.
As the name states, this adventure leads you to hike from the east coast to the west coast of fraser island, seeing and experiencing the best fraser has to offer. To independently explore fraser island, you need to reserve a campsite or book accommodation, get a barge ticket and have a way to explore the island. Your 2wd vehicle can travel over to fraser island from river heads via kingfisher bay if staying at the resort, but you will need to check with the fraser island barges if your vehicle meets clearance requirements. The fraser venture vehicle barge operates between river heads hervey bay and wanggoolba creek. The manta ray fraser island barge service operates two barges daily from 6. Fraser islands 75 mile beach is one of the few sand landing strips in the world. Its main departure points are found near hervey bay at river heads or near rainbow beach at inskip point where ferries or barges take guests from the mainland to the island and back. Fourwheeldrives reach the island on the fraser venture barge tel. Kgari fraser island conditions report pdf, 703k contains critical information for your safetyalways check it before you visit.
Fraser island beach and fishing report posts facebook. A fourwheel drive has fallen off a barge heading to fraser island and sank. The fraser venture departs river heads 20 minutes south of hervey bay daily, landing at wanggoolba creek on the western side of fraser island. The fraser venture leaves hervey bay s, river heads every day, landing at wanggoolba creek the crossing time takes around 30 minutes to complete. Kingfisher bay resort also runs a barge from river heads. Drive in awe up the first portion of 75 mile beach to eurong.
A taxiservice from barge landing points can be arranged, as can fourwheel drive hire. Apr 24, 2019 i will book my fraser island barge permit with manta ray when i arrive in rainbow beach. Hop off your east coast tour in rainbow beach for a few days and head out to the world famous fraser island. This tour package gives you our 3 day 2night tag along fraser island tour with two nights before the tour in. For all tours to fraser island please read our page for more info. A firsttimers guide to visiting australias fraser island. Kgari fraser island, great sandy national park camping. This ferry has seating for 220 passengers on two decks with a fully. Hiking on fraser island is subject to the great walk hiking tracks being open, keeping the tracks open is based on a precipitation level, due to fire safety.
Fraser island ferry, ferries and barges to fraser island from inskip point at rainbow beach and river heads at hervey bay. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bookings are essential and must be made through kath smith via telephone on 0475 740 097 or. As fraser island s best beachfront address, eurong beach resort is known for their generously sized hotel rooms and relaxed beachstyle accommodation. Fraser island camping and vehicle permit book on line. Join our mailing list and receive news updates and special fraser island offers. Kgari fraser island is about 300km north of brisbane and 15km off the coast of hervey bay and maryborough. There is only one taxi on the island a fourwheeldrive, of course, so you must book ahead. You dont need to book for the manta ray barge, as they can scale up to three seafaring barges, crossing the tenminute passage over to the island in peak times. Fraser island ferry eurong beach resort fraser island.
Noone was inside at the time, but a group of backpackers on their way to the island. The fraser island barge leaves inskip point 7 days per week 365 days a year. Eurong beach resort is the perfect beachfront base for fourwheeldriving adventures, fishing trips and exploring the islands east coast. Fraser island s 75 mile beach is one of the few sand landing strips in the world. To avoid disappointment, book earlybookings are available 6 months in advance. The barge runs from victoria point to moreton island, primarily serving the local community. Fraser explorer two days tour from hervey bay offers guests an upmarket, yet intimate touring experience. Round up your family and friends and get set to hit the sand tracks, for the ultimate great outdoor getaway. The trip to fraser island takes approximately 10 minutes. The manta ray barge departs from inskip point and drops off at hook point the most southern tip of the island. The barge service gives you the opportunity to also transport your four wheel drive vehicle to the island.
Jun 07, 2015 a ram vehicle access permit must be obtained before entering the national park area of fraser island. Updated beach conditions and fishing reports for fraser island. Ferry services are only running for essential services and the return of visitors to the mainland. Two ferries operate between inskip point to hook point from 6. Bookme, fraser island hervey bay town of 1770, onestop.
Hi, can anyone describe the pros and cons of each of the fraser island ferry barge services please. Although they go back and forth all day and the crossing only takes 15 minutes there can be long waits. We hopped on at inskip point and 10 mins later we disembarked on fraser. The fraser dawn barge operates from the urangan boat harbour, both morning and afternoon and takes vehicles to the moon point landing at the southern end of the western beach. Ferry to fraser island leaving from river heads daily. Kingfisher bay resort is the gateway to world heritagelisted fraser island and is internationally.
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