Outdoor Adventure
Queensland’s Fraser Coast is home to a wide range of outdoor adventure activities stretching across the entire region for visitors and locals to do.
Keen hikers can tackle one of Queensland’s most inspiring hikes on World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. The Great Walk is a long-distance trail, rated easy to moderate and is traversed in one direction from Dilli Village to Happy Valley, The landscape on the walk changes from coastal, mangrove, woodland to subtropical rainforest; crystal-clear lakes and sand dunes are highlights of the trek. For those seeking the ultimate wilderness adventure, grab your mates and pack the 4WD for some sand driving action. Traverse the famous 75 Mile Beach Highway, discover the Coloured Sands or Lake McKenzie, there are plenty of tour options available!
For a hinterland adventure, go bush walking, horse riding or mountain biking on country roads and old stock routes.
Our Top Outdoor Adventures
Fraser Island Great Walk
Keen hikers can explore the world’s largest sand island and uncover all its incredible scenery and wildlife by embarking on the Fraser Island Great Walk. The entire 90km can take around 6 – 8 days to complete but if you’re not up to the level of committment, there are lots of shorter trails you can follow ranging from short strolls to a full day adventure.
4WD the world's largest sand island
Pack the 4wd and head for the barge, because Fraser Island is a mecca for 4wding action. The only vehicle access to get around this massive sand island is via four wheel drive and there’s lots of fun to be had whether you stick to the inland tracks or head along 75 Mile Beach – the sand highway that doubles as an airstrip. Make sure you always check those tides and sand conditions before you get started.
Take a hike to Utopia
For the perfect outdoor adventure that can be done in a day trip, travel through the Fraser Coast hinterland where you’ll find a walk to Waterfall Creek Waterfalls – otherwise known by locals as Utopia. You can follow an easy 3km walk (return) to the rockpools where you can wander around or jump in for a dip to cool down. The best time to visit Utopia is after a good rainfall.
Jump on the mountain bike in Toogoom
Get into some mountain biking action on the Fraser Coast around the trails of the Vernon State Forest. The Toogoom Mountain Bike Trail and Skills Park offers biking trails from easy right through to difficult so the whole gang can enjoy the fun. Toogoom is a short drive from the town of Hervey Bay and also offers some great coastal spots to enjoy while you’re there.
Experience some water-based adventure
When it comes to outdoor adventure on the Fraser Coast, you can’t go past hitting the waters between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. For the adrenalin junkies, jump on a jetski tour to Fraser Island to get the heart pumping. If you would rather sit back and take in the scenery and wildlife, there are a range of tours and hiring services departing from Hervey Bay to make it happen.
Relax on secluded beaches
Beach lovers don’t have to look far on the Fraser Coast to find the perfect patch of sand to claim for the day. Whether it’s Hervey Bay’s 13 kilometere long esplanade packed with popular beaches and BBQ spots or the secluded spots on the Burrum Coast, we’ve got you sorted. A mild climate year round also means perfect beach weather, no matter when you’re visiting our region.
Book yourself an outdoor adventure
Air Fraser Island
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Whalesong Cruises - Whale Watching in Hervey Bay
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Fraser Island Hiking
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Fraser Explorer Tours
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Fraser Island Day Tours with Kingfisher Bay Resort
Kingfisher Bay Resort offers a variety of ranger-guided four-wheel drive tours of Fraser Island departing daily from the resort. Discover this World-Heritage wilderness and marvel...
Turtle Discovery Tour
Join us on a leisurely guided cultural ecotour through the calm, clear waters of the Great Sandy Marine Park. You will be able to view the coral gardens from the comfort of the Milbi, one of Australia’s largest glass bottom boats. Reconnect with nature and discover local Aboriginal culture with your Butchulla crew.
Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise
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Lady Musgrave Experience
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Remote Fraser Island Tour - Tasman Venture
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Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort
Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort opened its doors in 1978 to the traveller and adventure seeker. Today it is a place where you can relax...
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is Hervey Bay's premier marine and dive tour operator. Owned and operated by a local family with years of experience...
Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience - Tasman Venture
Experience the unique and untouched remote west coast of Fraser Island (K’gari) and enjoy up close and personal encounters with majestic Humpback whales. This is...
Sea Explorer Fraser Island
Embark on an unforgettable eco adventure aboard our new custom-built fast boat, the ‘Osprey’. Discover unique wildlife, vast coastlines and explore the remote surrounding islands...
Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef (north of Fraser Island). The Island is...
Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia
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Hervey Bay Boat Tours
Hervey Bay boat Tours offer guided sightseeing tours of Hervey Bay and the remote western side of Fraser Island. With a maximum of 6 passengers...
Australia Fraser Island Escape
Australia Fraser Island Escapes departs Brisbane, Noosa and Rainbow Beach on fully guided four wheel drive eco-adventures to Fraser Island. Spot dolphins, fish, whales, dugong...
Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
Spirit of Hervey Bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching adventure. Close encounters, breaching, tail slapping, head lunging being just a...
Freaking Out Kayak Tours
Freaking Out Kayak Tours is a family owned and operated business new to the Fraser Coast Region. A tour with us is a great way...
Fraser Experience Tours Pty Ltd
Award winning Fraser Experience Tours specialise in providing one day and custom guided tours of World Heritage listed Fraser Island with guaranteed small group sizes...
Whale watching cruise + 4WD tour of Fraser Island
Stay where the whales play, surrounded by World Heritage-listed paradise on Fraser Island. Cruises depart Kingfisher Bay Resort daily from August-October.
1770 LARC! Tours
For a trip you will never forget, jump aboard the pink LARC - an amphibious craft that will take you for a ride across deserted...
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