
Self-Drive 4WD Adventure with 2 nights camping (per person for a 3 person booking)
Duration
3 Days
Departure
Hervey Bay
Group Size
Up to 3
Driving
Yes — Licence Required
At a Glance
Highlights on this tour
About This Tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — **Day One: 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 Central Station you will set up camp for the night in a Rainforest setting. **Accommodation** Camping – Pop up dome tent at Central Sation Campsite (or similar)
Day 2 — **Day Two: K’gari exploration**
A 3-day itinerary allows enough time to travel to Indian Head and Champagne Pools plus other 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. Travel inland and be mesmerised by Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby and amazed by the ancient ferns and rainforest at Central Station and take a magical walk to Basin Lake. **Accommodation** Camping – Pop up dome tent at Dundubara Campsite (or similar)
Day 3 — **Day Three – K’gari exploration and return to Hervey Bay**
Your final day awaits, pack up your campsite 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.
What's Included
- 3- day Automatic 4WD vehicle hire (Toyota Prado)
- 280km allowance
- Personalised itinerary and safety briefing
- 2 nights camping with camping equipment* and permits.
- Pre-booking made at Central Station & Dundubara (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.
- 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)
- 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
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 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.
View all Fraser Dingo 4WD 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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