Self-Drive 4WD Adventure with 1 night camping (per person for a 2 person booking)
Fraser Dingo 4WD

Self-Drive 4WD Adventure with 1 night camping (per person for a 2 person booking)

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Duration

2 Days

Departure

Hervey Bay

Group Size

Up to 2

Driving

Yes — Licence Required

At a Glance

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

Highlights on this tour

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

About This Tour

Self-drive 4WD K’gari experience with camping. Two days allows enough time to see 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. On a Two day hire, you can go as far north as Cathedrals on the Eastern Beach. Inland, visit Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and 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 5pm barge on day two! (earlier barge options are also available) A 180km limit applies to a 2-day hire. Mandatory Safety Briefing time: 8:15AM for the 10:15/45AM barge

Day-by-Day Itinerary

2 days · tap a day to see the details

Undertake your (Pre-booked) 4WD safety briefing before departure to learn all you need to know about driving a 4WD on sand – no prior 4WD experience required. Discover your personalised itinerary, that coincides with the low tides on the Eastern beach. You will be able to explore a variety of sites, with plenty of time to relax and take in the scenery! Accommodation: Camping – Dome tent at Central Station Campsite (or similar) Sites to see on Day 2 could be: Please note all itineraries are tide dependent, so the order is subject to access to the eastern beach (Lake Mckenzie, Eli Creek, Lake Wabby, Central Station, Wangoolba Creek boardwalk)

Meals included: None

What's Included

  • 2- day Automatic 4WD vehicle hire (Toyota Prado)
  • 180km allowance
  • Personalised itinerary and safety briefing
  • 1 night camping with camping equipment* and permits.
  • Pre-booking made at Central Station (amenity Camping Site).
  • Standard insurance with excess (an excess applies)
  • Option for excess reduction (nil) (extra cost)
  • Return vehicle barge transfers between River Heads and K'gari Camping equipment package Includes:

Not Included

  • Excess reduction: AU$50.00 per day
  • Vehicle Access Permit: $58.00 total per hire (must be booked by the hirer)

Accommodation

camping — 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 2 days
  • A jumper and raincoat
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent, hat
  • Swimwear & towel (the lakes are great for swimming)
  • Lighter
  • Toilet paper
  • $2.00 coins for hot showers
  • Refillable Water bottle
  • Money for souvenirs, snacks etc
  • Practical shoes for walking (because the sand gets very hot in summer)
  • Sence of adventure

Know Before You Go

Blackout: 17 - 21 Ap25; 22 Dec25 – 05 Jan26; 27 Jan26 IMPORTANT NOTES 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. Backpack or luggage storage $20.00 per night. RECONFIRMATION All clients must contact Fraser Dingo 4 days prior to departure to provide local contact details and receive important information on how to arrange the required Vehicle Access Permits. Fraser Dingo Contact: email: [email protected], phone: +61 7 4125 6386 CAMPING PACKAGE INCLUDES Roomy two-person tent with foam sleep mat, sleeping bag, blow-up pillow, cooking equipment, gas cooker chairs & table Cool box (Esky) approx. 25-35 litres, 5L water container, pots, pans and storage box, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, cooking utensils, cutting board and knife, kettle, washing up bucket, dish soap, sourer & tea towels, tarp and bungie cords (for protection when raining). AMENITY CAMPING SITES Fenced camp zone (from dingoes), flushable toilets, showers ($2 for hot water), running water. BARGE DEPARTURE AND RETURN TIMES Departs River Heads at 10:15am*| Returns day 2 at 5:00pm* (subject to change due to tides) *Alternative times are available subject to availability 4WD HIRE KILOMETER LIMIT 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. (2-day limit is 180km and 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. Ages 12 - 80 years TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN Minimum age 12 years Children and the safety briefing: Children under 15 years of age can NOT sit in during the safety briefing, they are required to wait outside while parents are going through the instruction. Our office staff will oversee them while they complete a quiet activity if required. BOND All vehicle rentals require an approved credit card security bond of AU$1000.00* before the vehicle can be released to the hirer. (Please note debit cards are not accepted for a security bond). *If clients do not take out the excess reduction the security bond will be AU$2000.00. INSURANCE Standard insurance is included in the hire, this included insurance has an excess of AU$4000.00. An excess reduction of $50.00 per day can be paid direct when picking up the 4WD, this reduces the excess from AU$4000.00 to AU$1000** **If the excess reduction is not paid when picking up the 4WD the following will apply. Bond AU$2000.00 and Excess AU$4000.00

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.

Cancellation Policy

**Tagalong Tours & K'gari Wilderness Trail** No Cancellation Refunds or date changes 7 days prior to tour departure date. Free pick up 7:00am morning of departure from the following accommodation (Woolshed, Flashpackers, YHA) within Hervey Bay. Tagalong drivers of the 4wd must attend a safety briefing on the morning of departure. Drivers must be 21 years or over and have a credit card (imprint taken, but no funds held) and current drivers license. The Tour Itinerary can change due to Seasons, Tides and Weather conditions **Vehicle Hire** Cancellations - **LOW SEASON** Cancelations more than 7 days before departure incur $100 booking fee / made within 7 days of departure incur full payment. Cancellations - **HIGH SEASON** Cancelations more than 14 days before departure incur $100 booking fee / made within 7 days of departure incur full payment. All drivers of the vehicle must be over 23 years of age and hold a current drivers licence and have had that licence for more than two years. Hirer must be over 25 years. All vehicle rentals require a credit card bond min. $2000. All vehicle rentals are per calendar day (not 24 hours). Vehicles are full of fuel at the beginning of hire and must be returned full of fuel. If the vehicle is not returned full of fuel the difference will be charged at a rate, which will include a service component. Vehicles must be returned to the rental location prior to the designated time and in a clean condition. Hire packages are subject to kilometre limits according to duration: 1 Day Hire = 150km / 2 Day Hire = 180km / 3 Day Hire = 250km / 4 Day Hire = 350km (kilometre limits have been put in place as a guide for safety) if grossly breached charges will apply. View full T&Cs at: http://www.fraserdingo4wdhire.com.au/4wd-hire-fraser-island/terms-conditions-vehicle-hire/

About Fraser Dingo 4WD

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 camping equipment.

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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.

Is there a minimum age?

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years unless the operator advises otherwise.

Are national park fees and the ferry included?

National park fees are included. The ferry to K’gari is included.

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