Every day on K’gari (Fraser Island) is different, which is all part of the 4WD experience! As soon as you reach Inskip point, the rest of the driving is on sand and very rough 4WD tracks. Some days this can be a pretty smooth journey, other days quite bumpy. Weather and traffic are two big factors in how the conditions of the tracks vary, so it’s hard to predict beforehand. But don’t worry, your tour guides are experts at driving these tracks and will ensure it goes as smoothly as possible. Just expect some bumps along the way. If you have a medical condition or are concerned about the 4WD element of the tour, please reach out to discuss prior to booking.

A big part of this 4WD tour is the driving element. You’ll spend a fair bit of time driving along the sand tracks and along 75 mile beach. For those who join the tour in Noosa, there will be travel time involved between Noosa, Rainbow Beach, and Inskip Point, where you catch the ferry. This will be about 1.5 hours each way. If you’re joining in Rainbow Beach, the drive to Inskip Point is only about 15 minutes.

K’gari (Fraser Island) is also larger than it looks, being 123 kilometers long, with Lake McKenzie and Central Station located roughly a third of the way up the island. Being sand tracks with changing conditions, travel times on the island are not the same as you would expect on the mainland. When on the island, you’ll stop for morning tea on the beach, visit Lake McKenzie for a swim and enjoy a walk through the rain forest. The rest of the tour will be travel time.

Yes! Swimming in Lake McKenzie is a highlight of this tour and guests love this part. It is made of some of the freshest water you can find and is a great way to cool down and refresh yourself. To help keep this environment pristine, we ask that passengers apply any sunscreen at least 20 minutes before entering the water to ensure it is fully absorbed by the skin preventing excess pollutants from entering the waters. Being fresh water also, people find they don’t float as easily as they do in the sea. We therefore ask guests to be mindful of their own swimming abilities.

Pickup times are between at 5.20am-5.45am in Noosa and 7.30am in Rainbow Beach. There is a selection of pick up locations to choose from at checkout in Noosa. If you’re departing from Rainbow Beach, the pick up point will be at the corner of the Shell Petrol Station on Rainbow Beach Road.

Passengers returning to Rainbow Beach can expect to be dropped off between 3pm and 4:30pm, and passengers returning to  Noosa can expect to be dropped off between 5.30pm-7pm.

This K’gari day tour does not go via Hervey Bay. On this day tour you’ll travel to K’gari from Noosa and Rainbow Beach. If you’re staying in Hervey Bay, the nearest pick up point will be Rainbow Beach about 1.5 hours drive away.

Alternatively, check out our day tour to K’gari departing from Hervey Bay instead.

You will receive a check-in link 7 days before your departure. This is how you can reconfirm your booking and your pickup location, update any other details like dietary requirements or special needs, and  purchase the Optional Vehicle Damage Liability reduction if you would like to drive on the island.

Comfort is key, so we recommend you wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear you can walk in. In the winter it can be a bit chilly, so bring a sweater, and bring a lightweight rain jacket just in case. Be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen as the Australian sun is no joke and it can be a very hot and dry day on the island.

Please bring a day bag only as there is limited space onboard the vehicle. Most accommodation will offer luggage storage, otherwise you can call Discovery’s reservation team to discuss storage options.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for – just be sure to give advance notice. We recommend anyone with dietary requirements notify us at the time of booking.

This tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The rainforest walk has an optional self-guided section which includes around 200 bush steps and is roughly 2 kilometres in length, which most people are able to complete. If you don’t feel you can complete this though, there is an option to do a wheelchair accessible walk at Central Station instead (tide dependent).

Getting in and out of the bus may be difficult for some people. The first step up can be quite high and the exact height varies depending on where the bus is parked due to the sand car parks. Of course you will have assistance if you need it.

If you are unsure or would like to discuss further, please reach out.

Due to child vehicle restraint laws in QLD and limited anchor points for child booster seats, this tour unfortunately cannot take children under the age of 5 years.

For children over 5 years, we ask parents to consider if the tour is suitable for your particular child due the length of the day, the length of time spent on the bus and the limited amenities for attending to children throughout the day. For children aged between 5 and 8, booster seats can be provided and must be requested at the time of booking. If you have young children and would like to know more, please reach out prior to booking.

We generally don’t recommend joining the tour if you are past 28 weeks for your own comfort, however it is up to your own discretion. If you’re unsure please speak with your doctor as they are best equipped to advise you on medical issues.

K’gari (Fraser Island) is beautiful in all types of weather, particularly the rainforest which really comes alive when it rains. Tours will go ahead during any weather unless it poses a safety risk to passengers. We recommend passengers check average weather expectations for their time of visit and bring adequate clothing for that day.

K’gari (Fraser Island) is home to around 200 wild dingoes and guests often see them on tours. They are wild animals though and we encourage them to maintain their natural instincts and behaviours by refraining from trying to attract them. This makes every day different and special and means that we can’t guarantee sightings on every tour.

Sadly, some human behaviours have led to modified dingo behaviour, such as feeding them or leaving scraps out for them. While it may seem like ‘helping’ the dingoes, such behaviours can lead to some dingoes associating humans with food and thus creating negative encounters. We therefore strictly enforce the guidelines set by Queensland Parks and Wildlife which ensure the safety of not only our customers, but also the wonderful wildlife of the island. Your guide for the day will provide you with more information throughout the day to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable tour.

Please Note that the tides may impact the times that the ferry arrives and departs K’Gari (Fraser Island), so that may also impact the length of the time you spend at each of the attractions listed in the itinerary. The order of destinations may also be affected by the tides. Your guide will advise you on the day of travel.

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.

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