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Explore the stunning K'gari (Fraser Island) over two days in a small group setting. This tour highlights the island's diverse landscapes, including ancient rainforests and pristine lakes. Drive along the famous 75 Mile Beach, float in the refreshing waters of Eli Creek, and visit the iconic SS Maheno shipwreck. At night, unwind in a permanent eco tent and enjoy a hearty Aussie BBQ dinner under the stars, creating memories in this World Heritage-listed paradise.
- Small group experience with a maximum of 13 participants
- Includes meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
- Expert local guides and exclusive camping accommodation
- Visit top sites like Lake McKenzie, Central Station, and Maheno Shipwreck
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickups are between 5:25 and 5:45am from Noosa and at 7:30am from Rainbow Beach. Your pickup time will be confirmed after booking. You will be picked up in a white or dark grey minibus with Discovery K'gari branding. Please arrive at the pickup location 10 minutes prior to your pickup time.
Itinerary
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Guests departing from Noosa will be picked up between 5:20–5:45 am before a scenic drive North to Rainbow Beach, where the group comes together. Guests starting in Rainbow Beach join at 7:30 am before a short drive to Inskip Point to board the ferry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, dugongs, and seabirds as you cross on the barge (ferry) to the World Heritage-listed paradise of K’gari.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
On arrival, buckle up as we cruise along the island’s famous 75 Mile Beach
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Head inland to Pile Valley for a rainforest walk among the island’s giant satinay and brush box trees.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Continue to the jewel of the island, Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie). Here you’ll have time to swim in the pure, crystal-clear waters and enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch. Your guide will share stories of K’gari’s ecology, native wildlife, and Butchulla culture — including how to safely respect the island’s wongari (dingoes).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
In the late afternoon, we travel back to the coast and check in at our exclusive permanent camp. Unwind with a sunset platter on the beach, followed by a hearty Aussie BBQ dinner under the stars. After dinner, gather around the campfire, and if the night sky is clear, your guide will lead a short walk for a special K’gari Star Show.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean before breakfast at camp. Today begins with a drive north along 75 Mile Beach to one of the island’s most popular swimming spots, Eli Creek, where you can float downstream through crystal-clear freshwater.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8
Next, step back in time at the SS Maheno Shipwreck, a rusted ocean liner beached in 1935, and hear the fascinating stories behind its history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
The adventure continues inland along the Southern Lakes Circuit to the peaceful Lake Birrabeen, a stunning alternative to Lake McKenzie where fewer crowds mean more time to relax and swim.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
10
We also visit Central Station and the serene Wanggoolba Creek, once a logging camp and now a lush rainforest haven with boardwalks winding beside the clear waters.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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After a picnic lunch, it’s time to farewell K’gari. Travel south along the beach to the ferry, crossing back to the mainland and returning to Rainbow Beach by late afternoon. Noosa passengers continue onwards, arriving back around 6–7:00 pm.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Noosa | Rainbow Beach | K'gari (Fraser Island) | Central Station | Lake McKenzie
Lake Birrabeen | Central Station | Maheno Shipwreck | Eli Creek
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for children 4 years and under
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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