Summer on the Fraser Coast
Holiday on the Fraser Coast this Summer!
The Fraser Coast remains one of the world’s undiscovered destinations for nature lovers, with marine experiences and products that appeal to a wide range of travellers who are motivated by encounters with nature, marine life, adventure, getting off the grid and spending time outdoors.
The region offers outstanding wilderness experiences on K’gari (Formerly Fraser Island) and ready access to Lady Elliot Island, a coral cay on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
The Fraser Coast is gateway to Heritage-listed K’gari, offering awe-inspiring wilderness, crystal-clear freshwater lakes and for the thousands of tourists that flock to the island each year there is much to explore, from soaking in the natural spa of the Champagne Pools, touching the powder-like sands or taking a selfie beside the crystal-clear fresh waters of Lake McKenzie, or being dwarfed by nature walking through ancient rainforest in the Valley of the Giants, thought to be up to 1000 years old.
Leave the crowds behind and discover the Western side of K’gari. The remote untouched side of the west coastline is open to tourists, with a growing number of accredited marine tour operators departing from Hervey Bay to explore this pristine region. Visitors can now walk the beaches, swim and kayak in remote creeks and check out the wildlife, accessing the area by water.
As well as world-class marine experiences off Hervey Bay, including diving the former Navy transport ship, ex-HMAS Tobruk, there are kilometres of safe sheltered beaches, in the lee of K’gari, sailing adventures on the Great Sandy Strait and a hinterland rich in heritage and history.
The Fraser Coast is just a three and a half hour drive north from Brisbane, with direct flights available from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne multiple days a week. What are you waiting for? Book your trip to paradise today!
Summer Day Trips, Tours, Cruises & Experiences
Browse through the operators below to learn more about the huge range of K’gari experiences available to book via Kingfisher Bay Resort, and see the Great Barrier Reef with Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. Since the whale season ended in October, operators including Tasman Venture, Freedom Whale Watch & Charters, Fraser Island Boat Charters and Hervey Bay Whale Watch – Quick Cat II now offer a range of tours, day trips and charter options during the Summer so you can explore and enjoy the Fraser Coast however you like!
Illumina at Kingfisher Bay Resort
K’gari Explorer Tours
K’gari (Fraser Island) Tours with Kingfisher Bay Resort
Remote K’gari Experience – Tasman Venture
Freedom Whale Watch and Charters
Freedom is a 17m(58ft) power catamaran perfectly suited to luxury whale watching in Hervey Bay Queensland. Three levels ...
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 Great Barrier Reef (north of Fraser ...
Fraser Island Boat Charters
Feel the sea breeze, be surrounded by nature and reconnect with each other while exploring the remote western coast of K...
Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II
Hervey Bay Whale Watch - Quick Cat II, locally owned and operated by the Peaker family since 2017 offers half-day cruise...
Island Escapes Private Charter – Tasman Venture
Are you looking for an unforgettable group holiday on the stunning Fraser Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef?
Look n...
Private Charters & Bareboat Sailing
Enjoy an unforgettable holiday on the stunning waters of the Fraser Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef. Whether you are a seasoned sailor looking for the freedom of a bareboat, or want to relax with a fully crewed private charter, our operators offer a range of experiences to suit your needs. Enjoy an intimate couples retreat, a spacious vessel for family and friends, day trips, events, overnights, fishing packages, diving & snorkeling – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Take a look at some of the options from the operators below:
Check out the latest Summer deals on accommodation, tours and shows!
Save more with special deals on accommodation, tours & adventures, shows and more – each of the operators below have special deals available to book now! Check back regularly for the latest offers.
Click on each operator to see their deals, or you can also view the full list of current deals here.
K’gari Explorer Tours
K'gari Explorer Tours (formerly Fraser Explorer Tours).
Experience the diverse landscapes of the world's largest sand i...
K’gari Beach Resort
K'gari Beach Resort (formally Eurong Beach Resort) is the best 75 Mile Beach address on K'gari (Fraser Island)! Located ...
Fraser Island Boat Charters
Feel the sea breeze, be surrounded by nature and reconnect with each other while exploring the remote western coast of K...
Mantra Hervey Bay
Mantra Hervey Bay, located amidst the natural beauty of the Fraser Coast is the perfect place to relax, unwind and rejuv...
Explore Lady Elliot Island - Home of the Manta Ray
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef (north of K'gari - formerly Fraser Island). The island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving destinations in Australia and is famous for its unspoilt coral reef and amazing array of spectacular marine life.
The Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island provides guests with a unique opportunity to explore the reef from the air, a glass bottom boat and the water, all in one day! The Great Barrier Reef Day Trip departs daily from Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast and Bundaberg.
Book a Lady Elliot Island Trip
Diving & Reefs
From the wreck to the reef, the Fraser Coast offers abundant options for divers to throw on a wetsuit and dive into an underwater wonderland. For the ultimate eco-friendly reef experience, there is none better than the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. Just a short 40 minute flight from Hervey Bay is Lady Elliot Island, the southern most tip of the Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island is a highly protected Green Zone and is a sanctuary for than 1200 species of marine life.
After you’ve explored the reef it’s time to tackle the wreck! The ex-HMAS Tobruk is currently laying in waters off Hervey Bay. The 127 meter heavy-lift reformer navy ship was involved in 26 major operations and will spend the rest of its life bringing joy to those who explore it underwater as a dive wreck. Book a diving tour departing from Hervey Bay, or purchase a permit if you have your own boat and gear.
Diving Trips & Permits
K’gari – Our World Heritage Listed Paradise
Discover everything K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) has to offer this summer and explore the world’s only ancient rainforest that grows from the sand. There are many ways to experience the island’s exceptional landscapes – take a self-drive getaway, join a guided tour, go on a camping safari, book a room at a resort or explore the island on foot through part or all of the 90km Fraser Island Great Walk. With so much to explore ranging from Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck and The Cathedrals in the East, to Wathumba Creek, Moon Point and Kingfisher Bay in the West, and our inland gems Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby and Central Station – even the most experienced traveller will be inspired by this paradise.
Book a K’gari Explorer Tour
Fishing on the Fraser Coast
Queensland’s Fraser Coast is home to one of the most diverse fisheries in Australia due to an overlap of both northern and southern species. The fishing options are never-ending, from beach fishing on the eastern side of Fraser Island and outstanding pelagic fishing in Platypus Bay, to one of the best blue marlin fisheries in Australia. Sheltered waters thanks to the protection of the world’s largest sand island, K’gari Fraser Island, are just one of the many reasons the Fraser Coast is one of the most renowned fishing destinations in the nation.
Let's Go Fishing
World Famous Kingfisher Bay Resort
Discover everything K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) has to offer from your base at the award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort. Revel in an immersive, nature-based eco retreat surrounded by native flora and fauna, bush-tucker-inspired fine dining experiences and breathtaking sunsets along the calm western beach. Eco marine cruises, sunset sails, ranger-guided activities and guided 4WD tours depart the resort daily.
With a variety of accommodation styles including resort hotel rooms, villlas and a suite of executive houses, Kingfisher Bay Resort is the ideal island escape. Relax with a cocktail by one of the four lagoon swimming pools, indulge in a soothing treatment in the Island Day Spa and savour a range of Modern Australian cuisine at the three resort restaurants.
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Food N Groove - Hervey Bay - December 6
Food n Groove Fridays turns the Seafront Oval, Hervey Bay, into a vibrant oasis in November and December. This free event features live music performances, an array of street food and market vendors, kid's activities, and a licensed bar to quench your thirst. Gather your friends and family, spread out your picnic blanket, and enjoy a magical night under the stars in the heart of Hervey Bay.
Friday, December 6, Hervey Bay Seafront Oval, 4-9pm.
Food N Groove Fridays
School Holiday Ideas!
The Fraser Coast offers a huge range of activities to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays! Enjoy safe, uncrowded beaches, adventure playgrounds and water parks, museums, movies, and more! Scroll across to explore some family-friendly holiday ideas around Hervey Bay and Maryborough…
Travel Tips & Inspiration
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