Tag-a-long tours allow solo travellers and groups of friends to band together to travel around K’gari with absolute ease. You’ll travel in a vehicle driven convoy led by your guides. Good guides can be hard to come by, but luckily, Island Expeditions aren’t short of a few Aussie bushmen who love nothing more than showing their beautiful backyard to adventure seekers from far and wide. Fraser Island’s 75-mile beach will be your highway to the highlights. Here, your guide will navigate you around planes landing on the beach, shark fishermen casting out on the shoreline, and the ever surprising tides that rise and fall every six hours.
Lake Mckenzie, Maheno Shipwreck, and Champagne Pools are among just a handful of the highlights you’ll see on the trip. Being able to spend 3 full days allows you the perfect amount of time to get around to each place without having to check your stopwatch every 15 minutes.
Though K’gari does offer up some pretty challenging terrain, it’s not like we’re asking you to cross The Sahara. With a bit of guidance, you’ll be just fine. Beach Camping. Off-road 4WD’s. Incredible nature. New friends. That’s pretty special. Nomads Noosa is the perfect base to start and finish your tour. Here you will need to check-in and meet the rest of your group so why not stay a night or two? All included on this tour, the crew at Nomads Noosa will give you the best bang for your buck, whether it be you are looking for a fun night out or a cruisy tour around town. For more information, check out our blog where one of out team spent 3 Days on Fraser Island with Palace Adventure / Island Expeditions
Tour departs first thing from Nomads Hostel in Noosa
You will have transfers included with your group to Rainbow Beach where you will pick up your 4WD
Ferry from Inskip Point to Fraser Island
Drive on famous 75-mile beach
Head to Lake Wabby and/or Lake Birrabeen
Enjoy lunch with rest of your group
Explore the rainforest at Wanggoolba Creek & Central Station
Drive through the rainforest back to camp
Enjoy sunset and dinner with your group
Check out the stars at night. Camp out on the beach.
Basic brekkie before heading off to Fraser’s highlights.
Visit Eli Creek for a swim in its fresh waters
Explore the world famous Maheno Shipwreck.
Lunch on the move
Quick stop at ‘Pinnacles’ coloured sands.
Cruise over to Indian Head Lookout & Champagne Pools.
Head back to camp for the final night.
Enjoy dinner with your group.
Last brekkie on the island
Drive to Lake Mckenzie. Relax and enjoy the white silica sand
Lunch before making your way to the ferry to return to shore.
Depart the island at approximately 2:30pm.
Drop the 4WD’s back at Rainbow Beach
Transfer back to Noosa arriving at around 5pm
6pm safety briefing at Nomads Noosa the day before your tour commences is mandatory. Please ensure you have made travel arrangements to arrive in Noosa in good time.
Tour itinerary and visitation to all attractions is subject to the island’s conditions, tides, weather and National Park permit constrictions.
Open dated bookings – allow a minimum of 14 days notice to book
Tour cancellation less than 7 days prior to departure and no-shows incur 100% cancellation fee . Changes permitted up to 72 hours prior departure
Passengers wishing to drive must be a minimum 21yrs of age, and hold a valid drivers license (minimum 2 years driving experience necessary).
Sleeping bags are available for a $20 refundable deposit.
Open dated bookings – allow a minimum of 21 days notice to book
$579.00
$619.00
No pick ups provided – You must make your own way to check in.
Departs from either 44 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 at 7am or
BP Garage Rainbow Beach at 9am
All bookings MUST reconfirm 48hrs in advance
All passengers must attend a compulsory safety briefing the day before their tour departs at Nomads Noosa at 6pm
All Island Expeditions tours are subject to weather conditions, minimum touring numbers of 8 passengers (or management’s discretion), and minimum driver numbers of one (1) driver per vehicle. Island Expeditions reserves the right to suspend a tour based on non-complying conditions and reschedule guests to another day of touring departure.
Changes to confirmed dates must be made at Island Expeditions and are subject to availability as per our 7 day cancellation and change policy. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be substituted for cash or any other product. All prices are subject to change.
Island Expeditions recommends all guests have travel insurance before participating on our tours.
Cancellations:
Tour and accommodation cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure will result in a 100% cancellation fee.
Failure to show for accommodation or any tour booked with Island Expeditions or Nomads Noosa Backpackers will forfeit full cost.
Partial cancellations of one (or multiple) tour components(s) are not permitted.
Rare tour cancellations made at the decision of Island Expeditions require guest re-booking and are subject to availability. This includes, but is not limited to, cancellations due to unfavourable weather conditions or National Park closure.
Date changes incur a $40 surcharge per passenger.
Inclusions:
All package accommodation includes shared dormitory accommodation in a 16 bed mixed dorm.
Marine and National Park Fees are included in the tour price, unless otherwise stated.
Some additional fees may apply for Fraser Island touring, including; food, beverage and vehicle bond costs.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. On the morning of your tour you will be meeting at Nomads Hostel in Noosa, where they have luggage storage rooms for you to store your larger luggage while you take your overnight bag on tour.
Queensland is subject to cyclones and flash flooding. Sometimes roads are closed, making it impossible to reach Rainbow Beach, Noosa, or the Island. If the Island is deemed unsafe Queensland National Parks can close K’gari. The Island is remote and it can be very expensive if you need to leave in the event of an emergency and for these reasons we highly recommend Travel Insurance.
World Nomads travel insurance policies offer coverage for more than 150 activities. Get a quote, make a claim, or buy or extend your policy while on the road.
We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travelers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.
Island Expeditions has an eco-certified campground set in an epic location right next to the beach. All gear will be provided (2 person tents, sleeping bags and pillows) you just rock up and your amazing guides will sort out everything else. The camp also has a dingo-fence around the campsite so they won’t come and say hello whilst you’re having a BBQ.
Yes! You can drive on K’gari if:
– You are 21 years of age with 2 years of driving experience.
– You hold a valid driving license.
If your driver’s license is not written in full English it must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. No photocopies will be accepted.
Absolutely you can still do the tour! There is always room for a navigator, a comedian, a DJ and a photographer. If you don’t wanna take on these responsibilities, that’s cool too, just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Toilets? Of course.
Whilst you will be getting a truly authentic Aussie experience, you won’t be made to go in the bushes…
Showers? No way.
We advise you to leave the Pantene Pro-V at home! You will be swimming in crystal clear freshwater lakes daily. Natures best bathing experience!
If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected], if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +61 2 5633 1149 so we can help you.
We get it. Life is all about the unexpected, especially when you are travelling. If you are unable to make your pre-arranged tour you will need to reach out to our support email so we can give you a helping hand. In all cases we strongly recommend having a valid travel insurance policy which covers you for unexpected cancellations.
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