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3 Days With Island Expeditions On K’gari Island

By: Abbie Brooks August 12, 2022
Known as K’gari, meaning ‘paradise’, there’s no better place to let your inner explorer out with Island Expeditions.
Palace Adventures On Fraser Island

Island Expeditions: What To Expect…

There are no roads to Fraser Island so you’ll need to arrive by barge and when you do get there you’re going to need a proper 4×4. So leave your Toyota Prius at home, you won’t be able to access this place that easily. Ancient sand dunes, unique rainforest and crystal clear freshwater lakes cover an island that’s surrounded by shipwrecks and sharks. There’s camping, adventuring and lot’s of exploring ahead. Travel down 120km long beaches, pass through 200m tall King Ferns, spot wild Dingoes and meander down sparkling creeks. Fraser Island beckons, grab your adventure gear and let’s go!

Fraser Island

Day One

On day one you can expect a lot of traveling and driving as you embark on your journey via a ferry transfer to Fraser Island. You should definitely think about packing some snacks for you and some mates to share on the way. When you arrive, you will hit the ground running, putting the petal to the metal up 75 Mile Beach, with chances to see some beautiful sights from the lush rainforests at Wanggoolba Creek & Central Station. As well as checking out Lake Wabby and/or Lake Birrabeen which are must see’s. You will finish up the day with some relaxation back at camp amongst a BBQ with your mates and some scenic starscapes.

Day Two

There is no time to waste on day two with Island Expeditions. You will be rising early to a full brekkie so you have the energy to last the whole day. Today is all about staying on the move as you visit some amazing Fraser Island sights. You’ll have the chance to take a dip in Eli Creek before heading over to the world famous Maheno Shipwreck. This is where history has been written in the wreckage through an amazing story. After this, you’ll be check out some more sights including the Pinncales coloured sands and cruising over to Indian Head Lookout for some scenic views, followed by finishing the day with a dip in the naturally bubbly, Champagne Pools. Head back to camp after where you will be welcomed with some beverages and another Aussie BBQ.

Palace Adventures on Fraser Island

Day Three

Day three will be a bit more chilled than the other days. Nonetheless, rise and shine and wake up to your last brekkie on the island. Head over to Lake Mckenzie with your crew and enjoy the white silica sands and your feet and the pristine salt water. You then will have to board your ferry by 2:30PM to make it back in time to Rainbow Beach and head back to Nomads Noosa. Then you will drop off the 4WD’s and reminisce with your friends about how awesome your trip just was! If you’d like to know more about this tour, or would like to make a booking on this 3 day 2 night Fraser Island Adventure tour with Island Expeditions, hit the link.