
K'gari Adventure: 4WD Hire with 2-bedroom Apartment FAMILY (2AD2CH, 4-14YRS) (Per Family Price)
Duration
3 Days
Departure
Hervey Bay
Group Size
Varies
Driving
Yes — Licence Required
At a Glance
Highlights on this tour
About This Tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Hervey Bay to K’gari
Make your way to the Fraser Dingo Depot at 6 Southern Cross Circuit, Urangan, arriving in time for your 8:15am Mandatory 4WD safety briefing. Undertake a 1-hour safety briefing prior to departure, this briefing will also provide information on to best make use of time spent on K’gari. If you plan to leave your hire car at the depot whilst on K’gari, please park it on the street and make your way to reception. A staff member will park your car for you once your check in has been completed. (If you are travelling with children under the age of 15years please see the special instructions about the safety briefing below) Make your way to River Heads where your K’gari bound barge has been booked for 10.15am. You will disembark at Wanggoolba Creek, starting your adventure as planned with the Fraser Dingo team earlier this morning. Today’s adventures will conclude at K’gari Beach Resort where you will stay for the next two nights. Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort, Eurong, ph: +61 7 4120 1600 Check-in from 2:00pm Meals None
Day 2 — K’gari exploration
After a hot or cold breakfast at McKenzie’s on 75 it is time to explore the island. A 3-Day itinerary allows enough time to travel to Indian Head and Champagne Pools plus all the unique locations K’gari has to offer. With a personalised itinerary that coincides with the low tides on 75 Mile Beach (K’gari’ s Eastern Beach), you can safely drive along to see the Maheno Shipwreck and the Coloured Sands (Pinnacles), stopping at the famous Eli Creek for a cool refreshing swim, then travel as far north on 75 mile beach as Indian Head. Inland, be mesmerised by Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, surrounded by the ancient ferns and rainforest at Central Station where you can take a magical walk to Basin Lake. Accommodation: K’gari Beach Resort
Day 3 — K’gari exploration and return to Hervey Bay
Check-out: Before10:00am Your final day awaits, enjoy breakfast again at McKenzie’s on 75 before continuing your adventure making the most of the remaining time on K’gari, before heading to Wanggoolba Creek to meet the pre booked 3:00pm barge back to River Heads. Please make sure you arrive 30 minutes before departure time to complete necessary check in procedures. You will arrive at River Heads at approximately 3:40pm. Make your way back to the Fraser Dingo depot where your three-day adventure comes to an end.
What's Included
- 3-day Automatic 4WD vehicle hire (Toyota Prado)
- 280 km allowance
- Personalised itinerary and safety briefing
- 2 nights K'gari Beach Resort - Standard 2Bedroom Apartment (1 x queen and 2 x single)
- Cooked Breakfast each morning
- Standard insurance with excess (an excess applies)
- Option for excess reduction (extra cost)
- Option for Fraser Dingo Excess Reduction Cover (ECR) (extra cost)
- Return vehicle barge transfers between River Heads and K'gari
Not Included
- Fraser Dingo Excess Reduction Cover (ECR) (paid direct)
- Vehicle Access Permit: $59.80 total per hire (must be booked by the hirer)
Accommodation
camping — included
Meals
Breakfast included.
Driving Information
This is a 4WD Hire experience — you drive the 4WD yourself. Please read the driving requirements below before you book.
- Valid open manual/automatic driver licence (P2 or full). International visitors need their licence in English or an International Driving Permit.
- Kâgari is sand-only 4WD driving. No prior 4WD experience is needed for tag-along tours — your guide leads the way and briefs the convoy.
- Zero alcohol/drug tolerance for all drivers, and standard Queensland road rules apply on the island.
What to Bring
- Current International Drivers Licence (driver)
- Small pack with enough clothing for 3 days
- A jumper and raincoat
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, hat
- Swimwear & towel (the lakes are great for swimming)
- Refillable Water bottle
- Money for souvenirs, snacks etc
- Practical shoes for walking (because the sand gets very hot in summer)
Know Before You Go
Pick-up & Meeting Point
This tour departs from Hervey Bay. Pick-up from selected local accommodation is included — exact details are confirmed with your booking.
About Real Aussie Packages
Experience a three-day self-drive adventure from Hervey Bay, the perfect way to explore K'gari, with an included 4WD vehicle, return ferry transfers, personalized itinerary, and hotel accommodation.
View all Real Aussie Packages tours →Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this tour depart from?
This tour departs from Hervey Bay.
Do I need a driver licence?
Valid open manual/automatic driver licence (P2 or full). International visitors need their licence in English or an International Driving Permit.
Are national park fees and the ferry included?
National park fees are included. The ferry to K’gari is included.
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