K'gari Full-Day Tour by 4WD From Hervey Bay With Swimming

Find out why the land’s original owners, the Butchulla people, named the island K’gari (paradise) on your full-day tour from Hervey Bay/Rainbow Beach. Get an early start then catch the ferry to K’gari. Upon arrival, travel in an air-conditioned 4WD coach across the rough roads and sandy beaches of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed sand island. Among the highlights, visit picture-perfect Lake McKenzie to take a dip in its clear water or lounge on its white–sand beach. Admire the crystal-clear waters of Wanggoolba Creek, located in Central Station, the former headquarters for the island's timber industry. Walk through a rainforest valley with ancient king ferns, towering ghost gum, and pine trees. On Seventy-Five Mile Beach, drive down the sand and look for birds of prey and migrating humpback whales (July–November). An optional Fraser Island scenic flight is also available (at own expense). The coach meets the plane when it lands further down the beach. Stop at the S.S. Maheno—wrecked during an out-of-season cyclone in 1935. Hear from your guide about local indigenous folklore and the geology behind the technicolor sand formations. Throughout the day, your guide shares commentary about the history, flora, and fauna of the island. Enjoy a tasty lunch before catching the ferry back in the late afternoon. Your tour ends with drop-off in Hervey Bay.