K'gari Adventure: 4WD Hire with triple accommodation FAMILY (2AD1CH, 4-14YRS) (Per Family Price)
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K'gari Adventure: 4WD Hire with triple accommodation FAMILY (2AD1CH, 4-14YRS) (Per Family Price)

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Duration

3 Days

Departure

Hervey Bay

Group Size

Varies

Driving

Yes — Licence Required

At a Glance

camping Accommodation included Ferry / barge included National park fees included Pick-up / transfer Breakfast

Highlights on this tour

Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) Eli Creek Maheno Shipwreck Champagne Pools Indian Head 75 Mile Beach Central Station Lake Wabby

About This Tour

Self-drive 4WD K’gari experience with hotel accommodation. Three days allows enough time to travel to Indian Head and Champagne Pools plus all the unique locations K'gari Island 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, be amazed by the ancient ferns and rainforest at Central Station and take a magical walk to Basin Lake, with still plenty of time to get to the 3pm barge! Mandatory 4WD safety briefing: Undertake a 1-hour safety briefing prior to departure. During this time a personalised itinerary will be provided to coinciding with low tides. Safety Briefing time: 8:15AM for the 10:15/45AM barge

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

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

Meals included: None
2

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

Meals included: Breakfast
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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.

Meals included: Breakfast

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 Hotel Room with 1 x queen and 1 x single bed
  • 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)-FROM 1 APRIL 2026
  • 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.
  • K’gari 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

Accommodation The standard price is based on a family sharing a triple hotel room, 1 x queen bed and 1 x single bed. The upgrade/addon to a 2-bedroom apartment is possible during low season, 1 x queen bed and 2 x single beds. This product is for a Family 2 adults and 1 child (4-14yrs) only NOTE: Shoulder-season apartments are 4 nights minimum, and prices is available on request. Shoulder Season: 01 - 16 Apr; 22 - 27 Apr; 19 Sep – 12 Oct 2025; 12 Dec - 21 Dec 2025; 06 - 26 Jan 2026 Blackout: 18 Sep| 3, 5 Oct|11 Dec, 18 Dec- 10 Jan| 24, 26 Jan| 24, 26 Mar + All Sundays Optional Extras: (paid direct) Refuelling of the vehicle to full on return Cleaning, A “DINGO CLEAN” $70.00 Secure parking for cars $20.00per day and motorhomes $30.00 per day Booster Seat Hire (child 4-7yrs) $30.00 Backpack or luggage storage $20.00 per night 4WD Hire limits apply There are hire kilometre limits and charges can apply if vehicles are returned substantially over these kilometre (km) limits. The furthest north you can go on 75 Mile Beach is Indian Head, and the furthest south is Dili Village. (The 3-day limit is 280km) OFF LIMITS: Waddy Point – Orchid Beach – Western Beaches and western beach camp zones are off limits – Hook Point and further south than Dili Village Minimum Hire Age Drivers must be 25 years or over to hire a 4WD. Note: Bookings of young adults with only one driver over 25yrs will be considered on a case-by-case request, please contact Real Adventure Group to discuss booking a group of passages of this age. Travelling with Children (4-14yrs) By QLD Law children to the age of 8yrs must be seated in a child car restraint. Child restraint: If you have children under 7 it is the legal requirement that they are secured in a child restraint! Please ensure you have let us know so we can arrange for the bolts to be secured in the vehicle! We provide the bolts but please note that the proper installation and use of the child restraint is your responsibility. We also hire booster seats starting from $30 per day (the kind that is secure with a seatbelt only for children over 4), let us know if you need to hire one. Children and the safety briefing: Children under 15 years of age and over 6 years of age can NOT sit in during the safety briefing, we require them to wait outside while parents are going through the instruction. Our office staff will oversee them while they complete a quiet activity. Children under 6 years of age need to be minded by one of the parents off-site as they are too young to be supervised by our office staff. If both parents want to drive - please let us know before the safety session and we can offer some suggestions BOND All vehicle rentals require an approved credit card security bond of AU$2500.00* before the vehicle can be released to the hirer. (Please note that we do not accept debit cards as a security bond). *Clients taking out the Ultimate Dingo Cover below will have a reduced bond of $1,000.00. INSURANCE Standard insurance is included in the hire, this included insurance has an excess of AU$12,000.00. Clients may choose one of the following Fraser Dingo Excess Reduction Covers (ECR). ECR is an optional excess reduction that reduces the hirer’s financial responsibility for accidental damage or theft involving the rental vehicle. ERC is not an insurance product; it is a contractual risk waiver. Payment for the ERC is direct to Fraser Dingo, taken at pick up. ECR OPTIONS AVAILABLE: •Essential Dingo Cover – $0/day, $12,000 excess, $2,500 bond, CTP insurance only (no excess reduction). •Enhanced Dingo Cover – $50/day, $2,500 excess, $2,500 bond, excess reduction + Max Trax recovery boards. •Ultimate Dingo Cover – $75/day, $1,000 excess, $1,000 bond, excess reduction + Max Trax recovery boards + windscreen & tyre cover.

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.

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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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