Plan your Visit
Once you’ve decided the Fraser Coast is the place to be, it’s time to start planning that holiday. We’ve got all the resources you could need to get started including how to get here, the best public transport options while you’re in the region and a number of driving itineraries to give you some inspiration.
When it comes to weather, the Fraser Coast is very blessed with a sub tropical climate year round. This warm and sunny weather allows both visitors and locals to enjoy our amazing outdoor and natural assets, no matter what month of the year it is.
Check out our guide to the Fraser Coast below and start planning! Remember – if you need any help booking accommodation, tours and activities, you can contact our Visitor Information team.
How To Get Here
By Air
The Fraser Coast is well connecting through the major Australian cities of Brisbane and Sydney. QantasLink offers multiple 35-minute daily flights between Brisbane and Hervey Bay Airport, while Virgin Australia offers a 90-minute daily direct service from Sydney. Seair Pacific operates daily flights between Hervey Bay and Lady Elliot for your adventure to the start of the Great Barrier Reef.
By Rail
If you’re located throughout Queensland, there is a great rail service offered by Queensland Rail to the Fraser Coast region. There are regular daily services operating from Brisbane, Rockhampton and Cairns to Maryborough West train station on the Fraser Coast. Coach transfers to and from Hervey Bay also connect with many of the north and southbound trains.
By Bus
Greyhound and Premier coach lines operate several north and southbound services each day to Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Private shuttle transfers also operate between the Fraser Coast, Brisbane Airport, Brisbane CBD and Sunshine Coast Airport. For more information, phone the Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre on 1800 811 728.
By Self Drive
If you’d like to make your own adventure and travel self-drive to the Fraser Coast, we have a number of driving itineraries below to get you started. The Fraser Coast is a comfortable three hour drive north of Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, along the Bruce Highway.
Transport & Hire on the Fraser Coast
For more information please contact or drop in to one of our Visitor Centres.
Hervey Bay Rent a Car
Hervey Bay Rent A Car is a local family business. They specialise in the rental of small, medium, large vehicles, utilities and 12 seater buses,...
Fraser Magic 4WD Hire
Whether you are taking the family on a camping trip to enjoy the nature and wildlife on Fraser Island, a couple looking for a romantic...
Fraser Island Boat Charters
Fraser Island Boat Charters offers self skippered luxury boat hire from 3 days up to 3 weeks from the Great Sandy Straits Marina. Our fleet...
Aussie Trax Fraser Island 4x4 Self Drive Tours Fraser Island
Aussie Trax 4X4 Rentals is Hervey Bay's leading and longest established Four Wheel Drive operator for Fraser Island self drive tours. With a wide range...
Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry Service
Kingfisher Bay Resort's Passenger Ferry service departs from the Hervey Bay/River Heads for Fraser Island daily. There are a number of services each day and...
Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Hire
Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Hire cater for groups of up to five people with their Group Getaway for one, two, three or more days...
Aquavue Cafe Watersports
Aquavue Cafe Watersports is located on the beautiful beach front at Torquay and is the premier Cafe and Watersport hire destination in Hervey Bay. Relax...
Boab Boat Hire Hervey Bay
Boab boats allows you to explore the secluded beauty of the Fraser coast with out having to own a boat or if your on holiday...
Fraser Island Barges
Make your own four wheel drive adventure on Fraser Island! Fraser Island is strictly four wheel drive territory and Fraser Island Barges operate vehicle barges...
Self Drive Itineraries
Naturally Delicious - Great Beach Drive
This journey offers travellers the opportunity to sample some amazing tastes as they explore the region. Start your Naturally Delicious Great Beach Drive from one...
Naturally Eco - Great Beach Drive
The Naturally Eco Great Beach Drive is for those who value nature based and educational ecotourism experiences. The journey winds its way through the beautiful...
Naturally Adventurous - Great Beach Drive
The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip like no other. Offering the experience of driving on some...
Great Beach Drive - 7 day Itinerary
The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip like no other. Offering the experience of driving on some...
Burrum Coast Discovery Trail
To discover some of the most peaceful and picturesque seaside villages the Fraser Coast has to offer, set off on the Burrum Coast Discovery Trail....
The Great Fraser Trail
Located on the Fraser Coast in Queensland, the Fraser Island Gateway Drive offers the best of the Fraser Coast experience from the heritage and streetscapes...
Great Beach Drive - 5 day Itinerary
The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip like no other. Offering the experience of driving on some...
Brisbane to Fraser Island Adventure Drive
Explore the back roads, cruise past surf beaches and discover the beauty of the Noosa River Everglades. This drive will take you through some of...
Great Beach Drive - 3 Day Itinerary
The Great Beach Drive, located in Queensland’s stunning Australia’s Nature Coast, provides a road trip like no other. Offering the experience of driving on some...
Naturally Luxurious - Great Beach Drive
This journey offers the chance to see outstanding natural beauty in absolute comfort. You may also choose to follow the interactive food trail that allows...
Fraser Coast
It’s the home of World Heritage-listed natural gems, unique diving experiences, safe and secluded beaches, the number one place to watch humpback whales play and extensive military history. Whether you are looking to explore the world’s largest sand island, K’gari (Fraser Island), coral cay Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, a relaxing beachside holiday with the kids or uncover the rich military past of Maryborough – the Fraser Coast has something for you.
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