OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
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 and becalmed ocean strait, 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.
Highlights:
- Massive trees (over 6 metres wide) and over 1000 years old.
- The Island supports more than forty crystal-clear freshwater lakes, including Lake McKenzie, the jewel of K’gari.
- An abundance of wildlife, whales, wallabies, dolphins and dugongs frolic and roam freely
- Bird lover’s paradise, with over 240 species recorded in the area.
- The 7-day version of this walk leaves out the walk from Lake Garawongera to Poyungan Valley.
- Stay in and eat in comfort
AT A GLANCE
TRIP LENGTH
7 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate
PRICE FROM
$ 1335
per person twin/double shareSINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 360
per personITINERARY
DAY one
Hervey Bay
This holiday begins at Hervey Bay after 2 pm with a night’s accommodation and time to take a stroll along the picturesque Esplanade. In the morning, cruise over 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.
DAY two
Lake McKenzie to Eurong Resort
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 / 16km / 6 Hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY three
Inland walk to Lake Wabby, Hammerstone Sandblow and 75 mile beach
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 beach and the resort.
Walking: Moderate / 18km / 6–7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY four
Valley of the Giants
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 / 16km / 7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY five
Dilli Village to Lake Birrabeen
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 / 21kms / 7–8 hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY six
Lake Mckenzie to Kingfisher
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 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 / 16km / 5 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY seven
Fraser Island to Hervey Bay
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
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7-day pack free Fraser Island walking holiday
- The Fraser Island Great Walk and much more
- Luggage transport
- Ferry and vehicle transfers
- 6 nights accommodation with ensuites
- Chef-cooked breakfasts and walkers lunches
- National Park admission
- Enjoy worry-free navigation with Stroll’s comprehensive track notes
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
Typical accommodation on this trip includes B&Bs like the one in Hervey Bay. On the Island, you’ll stay at the K’gari Beach Resort on the other side of the island and Kingfisher Bay Resort all in ensuite rooms 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.
The cooked buffet breakfasts are prepared by professional chefs.
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 walkers 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).
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
GENERAL INFO
The Fraser Island walking holiday starts and finishes in Hervey Bay. The Fraser Island great walk is mostly moderate to easy going. 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 in our FAQ section.
HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY
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.
AVAILABILITY
Available from April to 15 October.
In addition, this walk can not be booked during Queensland school holidays.
For 2023 only, 6 May – 28 May 2023 is also a blackout period
WEATHER
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. This walk is not available over the summer months of Late October to March. The tracks are closed in many cases in any case.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
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 very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
DINGO SAFETY
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.
CONTACT
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
MAP
DEPARTURE DATES
- DATESAVAILABILITYPRICESingle OccupancyDetails
- 1 Apr 2023 - 15 Oct 2023AVAILABLEfrom
$ 1335
SINGLE OCCUPANCY$ 360See Availability in General Info for blackout dates
- 1 Apr 2024 - 15 Oct 2024AVAILABLEfrom
$ 1360
SINGLE OCCUPANCY$ 385See Availability in General Info for blackout dates
AT A GLANCE
7 DAYS
oderate
$ 1335
per person twin/double share
$ 360
per person
TRIP LENGTH
7 DAYS
WALK GRADE
oderate PRICE FROM
$ 1335
per person twin/double shareSINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 360
per person
Overview
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 and becalmed ocean strait, 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.
Highlights:
- Massive trees (over 6 metres wide) and over 1000 years old.
- The Island supports more than forty crystal-clear freshwater lakes, including Lake McKenzie, the jewel of K’gari.
- An abundance of wildlife, whales, wallabies, dolphins and dugongs frolic and roam freely
- Bird lover’s paradise, with over 240 species recorded in the area.
- The 7-day version of this walk leaves out the walk from Lake Garawongera to Poyungan Valley.
- Stay in and eat in comfort
Itinerary
DAY one
Hervey Bay
This holiday begins at Hervey Bay after 2 pm with a night’s accommodation and time to take a stroll along the picturesque Esplanade. In the morning, cruise over 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.
DAY two
Lake McKenzie to Eurong Resort
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 / 16km / 6 Hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY three
Inland walk to Lake Wabby, Hammerstone Sandblow and 75 mile beach
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 beach and the resort.
Walking: Moderate / 18km / 6–7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY four
Valley of the Giants
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 / 16km / 7 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY five
Dilli Village to Lake Birrabeen
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 / 21kms / 7–8 hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY six
Lake Mckenzie to Kingfisher
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 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 / 16km / 5 Hrs
Meals: Cooked buffet breakfast and walkers lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort in ensuite rooms
DAY seven
Fraser Island to Hervey Bay
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
What’s Included
- 7-day pack free Fraser Island walking holiday
- The Fraser Island Great Walk and much more
- Luggage transport
- Ferry and vehicle transfers
- 6 nights accommodation with ensuites
- Chef-cooked breakfasts and walkers lunches
- National Park admission
- Enjoy worry-free navigation with Stroll’s comprehensive track notes
Accommodation & Dining
Typical accommodation on this trip includes B&Bs like the one in Hervey Bay. On the Island, you’ll stay at the K’gari Beach Resort on the other side of the island and Kingfisher Bay Resort all in ensuite rooms 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.
The cooked buffet breakfasts are prepared by professional chefs.
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 walkers 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).
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHT 1
HARVEY BAY
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.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 2, 3 & 4
K'GARI BEACH RESORT
You will be sleeping at the K’gari Beach Resort for the next 3 nights, which has a prime location right on the east coast close to Eli Creek and 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 in ensuite rooms is a top spot to kick back and breathe in that fresh sea breeze after the day-long hikes.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
For the last couple of nights, you stay at the Kingfisher 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.
General Info
The Fraser Island walking holiday starts and finishes in Hervey Bay. The Fraser Island great walk is mostly moderate to easy going. 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 in our FAQ section.
HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY
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.
AVAILABILITY
Available from April to 15 October.
In addition, this walk can not be booked during Queensland school holidays.
For 2023 only, 6 May – 28 May 2023 is also a blackout period
WEATHER
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. This walk is not available over the summer months of Late October to March. The tracks are closed in many cases in any case.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
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 very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
DINGO SAFETY
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.
CONTACT
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
ENQUIRE NOW
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