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K’gari (Fraser Island) is the world’s largest sand island. The direct translation of K’gari, the indigenous people’s name for Fraser, is paradise. There’s undoubtedly something special about this place. Its bountiful forests, picture-perfect beaches, wild ocean, not to mention the freshwater lakes among other things, have all earned it World Heritage-listed status. The Fraser Island Great Walk is undoubtedly the best way to experience all of this. All of this walk is remote, and you will get to enjoy the serenity of the island and the unblemished natural environment entirely away from the busy tourist routes.
This holiday begins at Hervey Bay after 2 pm with a night’s accommodation and time to stroll along the picturesque Esplanade. In the morning, cruise to the island on the ferry, watching for whales, dolphins and sharks en route.
Accommodation: Coastal Motel or B&B in Hervey Bay in rooms with ensuites
Walking: No scheduled walking
Meals: Dinner isn’t included this evening to allow you the opportunity to explore Hervey Bay and it’s many eateries.
Cruise via ferry over to the island. The walking on the Fraser Island Great Walk commences at stunning Lake McKenzie and continues via Basin Lake and Central Station all the way across to Eurong Beach.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 18.3km / 6 Hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
This section of the Fraser Island Great Walk track includes Lake Wabby, a fabulous place for a swim. Then onwards to One Tree Rocks and Hammerstone Sandblow. Fraser Island is a bird lover’s paradise with over 240 species recorded in the area. The final stretch is along the 75-mile beach back to Eurong.
Walking: Moderate / 17.3km / 6–7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms in ensuite rooms
Start at Lake Garawongera and stay inland for most of the day, passing colourful heathlands and lakes. Finally, emerge on the beach at Poyungan Valley.
Walking: Moderate / 20.8km / 7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms in ensuite rooms
The Fraser Island Great Walk is diverse, and no more so than today as we head through the Valley of the Giants, where you’ll see massive trees with huge buttressed roots. Marvel at giant satinays and tallowwood trees. Note: on many days on this Fraser Island Great Walk you’ll see an extraordinary array of buttress-rooted trees, strangler figs, rare primitive cycads and huge satinays.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 17.3km / 7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
Today begins with a drive down the 75-mile beach to the small settlement of Dilli Village. Hike via Lakes Boomanjin, Benaroon and Birrabeen to Central Station.
Walking: Moderate / 21.9km / 7–8 hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
For a more relaxing day, start with a drive to Lake McKenzie. Spend some time swimming before walking back to the resort via McKenzie’s Jetty, observing the historic relics of the commando school. Today we deviate from the Fraser Island Great Walk to find our way to Kingfisher Bay Resort via the historic old Tramline track.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 16.6km / 5 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
Finish with a ferry ride back to Hervey Bay. You can choose to leave on the 7.50 am, 10.30 am or 2.00 pm ferry. But why not stay on and enjoy the resort’s facilities and catch the later ferry back?
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast
Typical accommodation on this trip includes B&Bs like the one in Hervey Bay. On the Island, you’ll stay at a resort and a hotel. Both accommodations are in gorgeous locations. All the rooms have ensuites and have use of all the resort facilities, including rather large pools and are located right on the beach.
Professional chefs prepare the cooked buffet breakfasts.
Each day whilst you’re walking, you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A walker’s lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
The Fraser Island walking holiday starts and finishes in Hervey Bay. The Fraser Island great walk is mostly moderate to easygoing. Full-day walks average about 17km with 5-7 hours of walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat, well-walked paths and bush tracks.
This is a long walk, so we highly recommend incorporating a rest day along the way or at the end of the trip to recover.
For what to bring, please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
The trip starts and ends in Harvey Bay. The easiest way to get there is to fly. Taking the bus from Brisbane is also another option, as is driving your car and leaving it the first accommodation. We have detailed information on how to get there and away, which we will provide after booking.
Available from April to 15 October.
This walking holiday cannot be booked during the following dates
For 2024 only, 6 May – 28 May 2024 is a blackout period
For 2025 only, 5 May – 31 May 2025 is a blackout period
The cooler months of May to August are great for hiking as there is low humidity. It can be very warm and humid from September to November and again in April. Not available over the summer months of Late October to March.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For this trip you must have purchased travel insurance, including medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred by our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately six weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
Fraser Island dingoes are thought to have the greatest level of genetic purity of any dingo populations remaining in eastern Australia. They are beautiful, fascinating animals to watch, but you should not approach them closely. They are wild animals and close contact with humans creates familiarity, and the animal then loses its natural, innate wariness of people.
Your walk notes contain important information on Dingo safety.
Please also refer to Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science information on Dingoes here.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com
from $ 1530
See Availability in General Info for blackout dates
K’gari (Fraser Island) is the world’s largest sand island. The direct translation of K’gari, the indigenous people’s name for Fraser, is paradise. There’s undoubtedly something special about this place. Its bountiful forests, picture-perfect beaches, wild ocean, not to mention the freshwater lakes among other things, have all earned it World Heritage-listed status. The Fraser Island Great Walk is undoubtedly the best way to experience all of this. All of this walk is remote, and you will get to enjoy the serenity of the island and the unblemished natural environment entirely away from the busy tourist routes.
This holiday begins at Hervey Bay after 2 pm with a night’s accommodation and time to stroll along the picturesque Esplanade. In the morning, cruise to the island on the ferry, watching for whales, dolphins and sharks en route.
Accommodation: Coastal Motel or B&B in Hervey Bay in rooms with ensuites
Walking: No scheduled walking
Meals: Dinner isn’t included this evening to allow you the opportunity to explore Hervey Bay and it’s many eateries.
Cruise via ferry over to the island. The walking on the Fraser Island Great Walk commences at stunning Lake McKenzie and continues via Basin Lake and Central Station all the way across to Eurong Beach.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 18.3km / 6 Hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
This section of the Fraser Island Great Walk track includes Lake Wabby, a fabulous place for a swim. Then onwards to One Tree Rocks and Hammerstone Sandblow. Fraser Island is a bird lover’s paradise with over 240 species recorded in the area. The final stretch is along the 75-mile beach back to Eurong.
Walking: Moderate / 17.3km / 6–7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms in ensuite rooms
Start at Lake Garawongera and stay inland for most of the day, passing colourful heathlands and lakes. Finally, emerge on the beach at Poyungan Valley.
Walking: Moderate / 20.8km / 7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms in ensuite rooms
The Fraser Island Great Walk is diverse, and no more so than today as we head through the Valley of the Giants, where you’ll see massive trees with huge buttressed roots. Marvel at giant satinays and tallowwood trees. Note: on many days on this Fraser Island Great Walk you’ll see an extraordinary array of buttress-rooted trees, strangler figs, rare primitive cycads and huge satinays.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 17.3km / 7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
Today begins with a drive down the 75-mile beach to the small settlement of Dilli Village. Hike via Lakes Boomanjin, Benaroon and Birrabeen to Central Station.
Walking: Moderate / 21.9km / 7–8 hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
For a more relaxing day, start with a drive to Lake McKenzie. Spend some time swimming before walking back to the resort via McKenzie’s Jetty, observing the historic relics of the commando school. Today we deviate from the Fraser Island Great Walk to find our way to Kingfisher Bay Resort via the historic old Tramline track.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 16.6km / 5 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
Finish with a ferry ride back to Hervey Bay. You can choose to leave on the 7.50 am, 10.30 am or 2.00 pm ferry. But why not stay on and enjoy the resort’s facilities and catch the later ferry back?
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast
Typical accommodation on this trip includes B&Bs like the one in Hervey Bay. On the Island, you’ll stay at a resort and a hotel. Both accommodations are in gorgeous locations. All the rooms have ensuites and have use of all the resort facilities, including rather large pools and are located right on the beach.
Professional chefs prepare the cooked buffet breakfasts.
Each day whilst you’re walking, you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A walker’s lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
On your first night, Shelly Bay Resort will be welcoming you with their individually-styled apartments. Located on the Esplanade of Hervey Bay, they have been servicing guests for 24 years. Their accommodations are equipped with a complete kitchen and laundry facilities, plus a small starter kit of basic supplies for your convenience. Day spas and dining options are also just a walk on the beach away.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 4 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and the beautiful Indian Head. Their relaxed, coastal accommodations are kitted up with a balcony or patio facing the pool area, a big TV, a microwave, air conditioning/heating, and an ensuite with a shower. You would also have access to the resort amenities including their two pools, McKenzie’s On 75 Restaurant, BBQ area, General Store and Bakery. The K’gari Beach Resort is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after your day-long hike.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Your luggage as always will be transferred and waiting for you at the Kingfisher Bay Resort while you walk. The resort is positioned on the calm inland part of the island right on the water on the stunning Fraser Coast. Their Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private, with the usual comforts such as ensuites, queen- or king-sized beds, sun lounges and air conditioning, to name a few. Apart from packing your walker’s lunch each day, the resort also has day spas, tasteful restos and bars – for that day’s end wine or beer. This resort has everything you would need at arm’s reach including a magnificent pool.
The Fraser Island walking holiday starts and finishes in Hervey Bay. The Fraser Island great walk is mostly moderate to easygoing. Full-day walks average about 17km with 5-7 hours of walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat, well-walked paths and bush tracks.
This is a long walk, so we highly recommend incorporating a rest day along the way or at the end of the trip to recover.
For what to bring, please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
The trip starts and ends in Harvey Bay. The easiest way to get there is to fly. Taking the bus from Brisbane is also another option, as is driving your car and leaving it the first accommodation. We have detailed information on how to get there and away, which we will provide after booking.
Available from April to 15 October.
This walking holiday cannot be booked during the following dates
For 2024 only, 6 May – 28 May 2024 is a blackout period
For 2025 only, 5 May – 31 May 2025 is a blackout period
The cooler months of May to August are great for hiking as there is low humidity. It can be very warm and humid from September to November and again in April. Not available over the summer months of Late October to March.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For this trip you must have purchased travel insurance, including medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred by our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately six weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
Fraser Island dingoes are thought to have the greatest level of genetic purity of any dingo populations remaining in eastern Australia. They are beautiful, fascinating animals to watch, but you should not approach them closely. They are wild animals and close contact with humans creates familiarity, and the animal then loses its natural, innate wariness of people.
Your walk notes contain important information on Dingo safety.
Please also refer to Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science information on Dingoes here.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com
See Availability in General Info for blackout dates
Kgari self guided walk was all that was promised. In winter mornings were a bit chilly but days were perfect. Accommodation was superb and the eastern Beach resort were extremely keen to make our stay enjoyable. Kingfisher is a wonderful facility. Entire trip went extremely well.
Rob S
Kgari self guided walk was all that was promised. In winter mornings were a bit chilly but days were perfect. Accommodation was superb and the eastern Beach resort were extremely keen to make our stay enjoyable. Kingfisher is a wonderful facility. Entire trip went extremely well.