K’gari (Fraser Island)
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Top spots along the eastern beaches of Fraser Island
75 Mile Beach
This endless stretch of beach runs along the eastern side of Fraser Island and is officially a national highway that doubles as a unique landing strip for light aircraft. Along the main thoroughfare of this 75 mile stretch of beach you can find some of the island’s most iconic spots including: The Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, Indian Head and Champagne Pools. Just remember to keep an eye on the tides when you’re driving along this sand highway.
Eli Creek
On the eastern beach of the island lies Eli Creek. Each hour around 4 million litres of clear, freshwater is pumped from Eli Creek into the ocean. With a boardwark that follows the creek inland, this is the perfect spot for a swim (or float). Eli Creek is a regular stop over on some of the great Fraser Island tours available.
Champagne Pools
The naturally formed rock pools are one of the island’s most visited hot spots. At low tide you’ll find calm pools and at high tide waves crash over nearby rocks filling these pools with frothy bubbles, just like a glass of champagne! The pools are located on the eastern side of the island between Waddy Point and Indian Head.
Maheno Shipwreck
The SS Maheno, the most famous of the Fraser Island wrecks, washed ashore just north of Happy Valley on 75 Mile Beach during a cyclone in 1935. Once a well-known trans-Tasman liner, today the hull now lies about 10km north of Happy Valley. The Maheno is a great piece of Australian history and is a must see for those visiting Fraser Island (K’gari).
Eurong Beach Resort
A prime location right along the eastern beaches, Eurong Beach Resort is the ultimate base to Fraser Island and beyond. With a range of accommodation to suit every budget, our secure, dingo-fenced property, is the hub for all of your activities, day trips and fishing adventures.
The Cathedrals
The Cathedrals are a stunning array of coloured sand cliffs located south of Indian Head on 75 Mile Beach. The spectacular phenomenon is a stunning array of colour, with sands of red, brown, yellow and orange all mixed together. The unique sand cliffs have been sculpted by the wind and rain blowing in off the Pacific.
Top inland spots of Fraser Island
Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora)
The famous pure white silica sand and crystal clear waters of Lake Mckenzie makes it the crowd favourite for visitors to Fraser Island, and for good reason. The blues and greens of this perched lake also known as Boorangoora are endless. You’ll want to spend all day lounging around at this hotspot. Read more
Lake Wabby
Towards the ocean side of Fraser Island, you’ll find Lake Wabby. Lake Wabby is a unique spot because it’s both a window and barrage lake. It’s also the perfect spot to pull out the camera and document the giant sand dune that borders its deep green waters. This dune is slowly moving into the lake and in centuries time will completely cover those green waters.
Central Station
Originally established as a forestry camp when there was logging on Fraser Island (K’gari), Central Station offers a picnic area and educational display surrounding the early development of the island and its abundant flora and fauna. A boardwalk winds through lush rainforest around Wanggoolba Creek, giving you a chance to see some of the world’s largest ferns.
Top spots along the western beaches of Fraser Island
Wathumba Creek
Wathumba Creek is a vast and rarely-visited site, located around 25 nautical miles from Hervey Bay. At high tide, the pristine creek system transforms into a large saltwater lake with turtles and rays galore – its clean, white beaches and striking turquoise waters often likened to that of Whitehaven Beach or the Maldives. The area relies heavily on the mangrove forests lining the shorelines, which provide the delicate ecosystem with protection from erosion, as well as vital habitat for the many fish, crabs and birdlife.
Awinya Creek
Awinya Creek is a beautiful freshwater creek that opens up and becomes a maze of waterways carving their way through remote and inaccessible areas of the island that are made up of dense plant growth. As you kayak up this unique location you will feel at peace as the birdlife comes to life and takes you on a journey through the fresh waterways. Keep an eye out for Mangrove Jack, Bream, Mullet, Yabbies, Eels and Juvenile fish as well as Brahminy Kites, Whistling Kites, White Bellied Sea Eagles, resident Kingfishers and other bird species
Moon Point
The halfway mark and widest point of K’gari (Fraser Island), Moon Point is a sacred site for the Traditional Owners of the land, the Butchulla people, who once used the site to give birth. Located only a short boat ride from Hervey Bay’s Great Sandy Strait Marina, Moon Point is a local favourite anchorage spot among boaties and campers alike.
Bowarrady Creek
Bowarrady Creek boasts a small freshwater swimming hole that opens up to a meandering creek system, and is coloured by the tannin from the bark of the trees that line its banks. This area is iconic for its vast contrasting landscape colour palette, made up of coffee rock (compressed sand and vegetation), coloured sands, white silica sand and the turquoise waters of the ocean. It also boasts stunning sand dunes that can give you a 360-degree view of the island and Platypus Bay.
Platypus Bay
Home of the world’s first Whale Heritage Site, the shallow and sheltered waters of Platypus Bay, just 40-minutes from Hervey Bay’s Great Sandy Strait Marina, is the ideal spot for whale watching during the winter seasons (June – October).
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Kingfisher Bay Resort has won six Australian Tourism and nine Queensland Tourism Awards, as well as Trip Advisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice. Blending seamlessly amongst the native surrounds, this hidden paradise is perfect for a relaxing island retreat.
Accommodation on Fraser Island
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Kingfisher Bay Resort is the premier eco accommodation on K’gari, Fraser Island. Guests will relish…
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K’gari Beach Resort (formerly Eurong Beach Resort)
K’gari Beach Resort (formally Eurong Beach Resort) is the best 75 Mile Beach address on…
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Waiuta Retreat Holiday House – Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island
Big House at the highest point at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Stunning panoramic view above the…
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Beachcamp Eco Retreat
A unique glamping accommodation experience for those wanting to be close to nature without the…
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Fraser View
Fraser View comprises two units of accommodation, each with two bedrooms and each fully self-contained….
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Kokomo at Kingfisher Bay
Kokomo “get there fast then take it slow!” This residence has three bedrooms, two bathrooms…
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Cathedrals on Fraser
Cathedrals on Fraser is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing getaway or an…
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K’gari (Fraser Island) camping, Great Sandy National Park
Long beaches, dramatic coloured-sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and pristine freshwater lakes and streams…
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Salty Towers
Salty Towers is a three bedroom pole home located in the second valley of Happy…
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Fraser Island Retreat
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Things to do while you’re on the Fraser Coast
Blue Dolphin Fraser Island Eco Adventure Sail
Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s leading eco-tour operator. Whales, Dolphins and Sunset Sails…
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Fraser Island Day Tours with Kingfisher Bay Resort
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Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience – Tasman Venture
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Fraser Island Boat Charters
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CaCh Tours and Events
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Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures
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Brilliant Fraser Getaway – The Boat Club
The Boat Clubs Brilliant Fraser Getaway cruise is a three-hour tour from Hervey Bay along…
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K’gari Explorer Tours ex Hervey Bay + Rainbow Beach
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Sandy Straits Scenic & Wildlife Cruise – The Boat Club
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Lady Musgrave Experience
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K’gari Salty Safaris
K’gari Salty Safaris offer small group marine tours cruising the World Heritage site of western…
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Whale Watch Cruise
Enjoy an amazing half-day aboard the Spirit. Our whale cruises run from 8.30am – 1.00pm…
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Freedom Whale Watch and Dive Charters
Freedom III is a 17 metre Power Cat perfectly suited to luxury whale watching in…
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Aussie Trax Fraser Island 4×4 Self Drive Tours Fraser Island
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Fraser Island Boat Charters
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Mary Valley Rattler
Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler. The scenic…
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Blue Dolphin Champagne Sunset Sail
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Hervey Bay Dive Centre
The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is Hervey Bay’s premier marine and dive tour operator. -Tourism…
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Watermark Sailing
WATERMARK SAILING CHARTERS Experience sailing aboard Watermark, a 17.5m performance sailing catamaran. Contact us to discuss availability, what…
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Sweet Escape Yacht Charters
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Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island
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Blue Dolphin Exclusive Whale Encounter
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Fraserjet – Jetski Tours
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Great Ocean Helicopters Hervey Bay
Great Ocean Helicopters Hervey Bay offer private transfers and personally tailored scenic helicopter flights throughout…
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Hervey Bay Boat Tours
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K’gari Fraser Island Adventures
K’gari Fraser Island Adventures offers truly memorable and personalised experiences on Fraser Island. Guests immerse…
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Remote Fraser Island Tour – Tasman Venture
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Twilight Bay Cruise – The Boat Club
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Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise
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1770 LARC! Tours
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Whalesong Cruises – Whale Watching in Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours
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Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
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Whalesong Cruises – Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise
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Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort
Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort opened its doors in 1978 to the traveller and adventure…
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Sea Explorer Fraser Island
Embark on an unforgettable eco adventure aboard their new custom-built fast boat, the ‘Osprey’. Discover…
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Air Fraser Island
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K’gari Explorer Tours
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Fraser Experience Tours Pty Ltd
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Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II
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Island Escapes Private Charter – Tasman Venture
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Fraser Island Hiking
Fraser Island Hiking is Fraser Islands only supported hiking company, with permits to support hikers…
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Boat Club Whale Watch Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing
Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing operates in the unique fishery of Hervey Bay, which is…
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Tasman Venture Whale Watching Hervey Bay
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Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia
An international NGO and world ecotourism leader, Pacific Whale Foundation has been working to save…
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Fraser Coast Jetski Tours
Your adventure awaits! Join Fraser Coast Jetski Tours on the adventure of a lifetime to…
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Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia’s iconic…
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Whalesong Cruises – Fraser Island Beach and Barbecue Cruise
From November to May, Whalesong runs their ‘Taste of K’gari’ on their Fraser Island Beach…
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Outdoor and Adventure
Blue Dolphin Fraser Island Eco Adventure Sail
Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s leading eco-tour operator. Whales, Dolphins and Sunset Sails…
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Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience – Tasman Venture
Experience the unique and untouched remote west coast of Fraser Island (K’gari) and enjoy up…
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Fraser Island Day Tours with Kingfisher Bay Resort
Experience Fraser Island’s best-selling tour, on a one or two day four wheel drive adventure!…
Read More
K’gari Explorer Tours ex Hervey Bay + Rainbow Beach
Tick K’gari, Fraser Island off your bucket list on a one-day adventure suitable for all…
Read More
Fraser Island Boat Charters
Explore the remote western coast of K’gari Fraser Island with a unique sailing holiday onboard…
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K’gari Salty Safaris
K’gari Salty Safaris offer small group marine tours cruising the World Heritage site of western…
Read More
Brilliant Fraser Getaway – The Boat Club
The Boat Clubs Brilliant Fraser Getaway cruise is a three-hour tour from Hervey Bay along…
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Hervey Bay Dive Centre
The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is Hervey Bay’s premier marine and dive tour operator. -Tourism…
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CaCh Tours and Events
CaCh Tours and Events is a small local tour operator running food and wine tours…
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Blue Dolphin Exclusive Whale Encounter
Be one of the few, not the many, to experience their award-winning Exclusive Full Day…
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Blue Dolphin Champagne Sunset Sail
Blue Dolphin Marine Tours is Hervey Bay’s longest running and only award winning sailing tour…
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Mary Valley Rattler
Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler. The scenic…
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Sweet Escape Yacht Charters
Sweet Escape Yacht Charters offers luxury, affordable boating holiday experiences, cruising idyllic destinations like world…
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Freedom Whale Watch and Dive Charters
Freedom III is a 17 metre Power Cat perfectly suited to luxury whale watching in…
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Lady Musgrave Experience
Lady Musgrave Experience – The Best Experience On The Great Barrier Reef. Experience the jewel…
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Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures
Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures cater for groups and families of up to five…
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Aussie Trax Fraser Island 4×4 Self Drive Tours Fraser Island
Aussie Trax 4X4 Rentals is Hervey Bay’s leading and longest established Four Wheel Drive operator…
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Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island
Lady Elliot Island is now open and operating in compliance with an Industry COVID SAFE…
Read More
Fraser Island Hiking
Fraser Island Hiking is Fraser Islands only supported hiking company, with permits to support hikers…
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Fraserjet – Jetski Tours
Fraserjet is located on the beautiful beachfront at Torquay and is the premier destination on…
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Whalesong Cruises – Whale Watching in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay’s premium mid-sized whale watching and cruise boat, with a strong focus on ecological…
Read More
K’gari Explorer Tours
Experience the diverse landscapes of the world’s largest sand island, K’gari (Fraser Island), for a…
Read More
Hervey Bay Boat Tours
Hervey Bay Boat Tours offer guided sightseeing tours of Hervey Bay and the remote western…
Read More
Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort
Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort opened its doors in 1978 to the traveller and adventure…
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Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing
Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing operates in the unique fishery of Hervey Bay, which is…
Read More
Great Ocean Helicopters Hervey Bay
Great Ocean Helicopters Hervey Bay offer private transfers and personally tailored scenic helicopter flights throughout…
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Air Fraser Island
A relaxing and stress free way to explore Fraser Island on your own terms in…
Read More
Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise
Experience an unforgettable up-close wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a Fraser Island…
Read More
Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia’s iconic…
Read More
1770 LARC! Tours
1770 LARC! Tours operate two pink amphibious crafts to explore the National Parks and pristine…
Read More
Remote Fraser Island Tour – Tasman Venture
Be one of the few to see the untouched and unique side of this stunning…
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Whalesong Cruises – Fraser Island Beach and Barbecue Cruise
From November to May, Whalesong runs their ‘Taste of K’gari’ on their Fraser Island Beach…
Read More
Tasman Venture Whale Watching Hervey Bay
Experience the trip of a lifetime aboard the luxurious and fast 20 metre catamaran, Tasman…
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Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II
Quick Cat II was operated by Brian and Jill Perry for 30 years who founded…
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Island Escapes Private Charter – Tasman Venture
Looking for an unforgettable group holiday on the stunning Fraser Coast and Southern Great Barrier…
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Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours
Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast region and their…
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Twilight Bay Cruise – The Boat Club
A tranquil two-hour evening cruise through the pristine waters of the Sandy Straits at twilight…
Read More
K’gari Fraser Island Adventures
K’gari Fraser Island Adventures offers truly memorable and personalised experiences on Fraser Island. Guests immerse…
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Fraser Coast Jetski Tours
Your adventure awaits! Join Fraser Coast Jetski Tours on the adventure of a lifetime to…
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Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
Spirit of Hervey Bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching experience….
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Sea Explorer Fraser Island
Embark on an unforgettable eco adventure aboard their new custom-built fast boat, the ‘Osprey’. Discover…
Read More
Fraser Experience Tours Pty Ltd
Award-winning Fraser Experience Tours specialise in providing one day and custom guided tours of World…
Read More
Whalesong Cruises – Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise
Whalesong is a modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing tours out of Hervey Bay…
Read More
Boat Club Whale Watch Hervey Bay
Boat Club Whale Watch and Adventure Cruises provide excellent value whale watching and day tours,…
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Fraser Island Boat Charters
Explore the remote western coast of K’gari [Fraser Island] with a unique sailing holiday onboard…
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Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures
Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures cater for groups and families of up to five…
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CaCh Tours and Events
CaCh Tours and Events is a small local tour operator running food and wine tours…
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Fraser Island Towing
Are you covered for Fraser Island? Travelling to Fraser Island in your own 4WD ?…
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Aussie Trax Fraser Island 4×4 Self Drive Tours Fraser Island
Aussie Trax 4X4 Rentals is Hervey Bay’s leading and longest established Four Wheel Drive operator…
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Sweet Escape Yacht Charters
Sweet Escape Yacht Charters offers luxury, affordable boating holiday experiences, cruising idyllic destinations like world…
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Fraser Island Barges
Get set to explore the World Heritage surrounds of Fraser Island! Fraser Island is strictly…
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Fraserjet
Fraserjet is located on the beautiful beachfront at Torquay and is the premier destination on…
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G & D Ross Bus Charters
Located in beautiful Maryborough Queensland, G and D Ross Bus Charters have experienced significant growth…
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Hervey Bay Rent a Car
Hervey Bay Rent A Car is a local family business. They specialise in the rental…
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Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry Service
The Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry is the primary service of transportation to Fraser Island, with…
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Fraser Coast Camping Hire
Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner, family or friends Fraser Coast Camping Hire can…
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Sweet Escape Yacht Charters
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Self Guided Driving Itineraries
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Naturally Eco – Great Beach Drive
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Great Beach Drive – 3 Day Itinerary
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Naturally Adventurous – Great Beach Drive
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