Fraser Island (K’gari) is the world’s largest sand island, a World Heritage-listed place where rainforest grows straight out of the sand, freshwater lakes sit among the dunes and 75 Mile Beach doubles as a highway. Fraser Island tours leave from Hervey Bay, Rainbow Beach and Noosa, cross to the island by barge and travel by 4WD to highlights such as Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora), Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck and Central Station rainforest, depending on the tour.
You can see the highlights on a one-day tour, spend a night or two on a guided resort or camping trip, or drive yourself on a 2 or 3-day 4WD tag-along tour. Not sure which K’gari tour suits you? Use the comparison table and guide below the listings.
Which Fraser Island tour is right for you?
The best Fraser Island tour depends on how much time you have, how you want to get around and where you’re starting from. Here’s how to choose.
If you only have one day
A day tour covers the highlights, with the barge, a guide and a 4WD vehicle included. Choose from the All-Inclusive Day Tour, the Rainbow Beach or Noosa Day Tour or the Remote Island Experience & Cruise from Hervey Bay. If you join from Noosa, allow about 1.5 hours each way to reach Rainbow Beach, with the tour returning to Noosa around 7 pm and to Rainbow Beach around 4:30 pm.
If you want to drive yourself
A 4WD tag-along tour lets you take the wheel while following a guide. Most are social, camping-based trips with meals included, such as the Dingos 2 Day and 3 Day trips and the Pippies 3 Day.
If you’d rather have a bed and a shower
Choose a resort or beach house tour, such as the 2 Day, 1 Night Tour from Hervey Bay, the 3 Day Getaway or the Pink 4WD Beach House tour.
If you’re on a budget
The cheapest way to see more than the highlights is a tag-along camping tour. A 3-day trip starts from AUD $589, which works out cheaper per day than most day tours, and a 2-day trip starts from AUD $549. Day tours start from AUD $269.
If you’re travelling solo
Tag-along camping trips are the easiest way to meet people. Browse our solo traveller tours.
If you love wildlife and water
See the island from the water on a cruise such as the Beach & BBQ Cruise (November to June) or the Eco-Sailing Dolphin Adventure. From July to October, join a whale watching tour from Hervey Bay.
Best time to visit Fraser Island
Fraser Island is worth visiting all year. Summer is the busiest season, with the warmest weather and school holidays. For fewer crowds, aim for spring (September to November), when it’s warming up but still quiet. Hervey Bay whale watching runs from July to October. For month-by-month detail, read our guide to the best time to visit K’gari (Fraser Island).
