About this experience
Explore K’gari on a 2-day small-group tour from Rainbow Beach. Drive along 75 Mile Beach, swim in Lake McKenzie, enjoy a sunset charcuterie on the beach and a hearty dinner under the stars.
Highlights
- Explore the SS Maheno shipwreck and learn about its history
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
- Sunset charcuterie platter on the beach then a hearty dinner under the stars
- Float down Eli Creek and soak up the tranquility of K’gari
- Feel the thrill of driving along the iconic 75 Mile Beach
What's included
- Pickup and drop off in Rainbow Beach
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Return ferry to K'gari (Fraser Island)
- National Park entrance fees and permits
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Twin-share permanent bell tent with bed, linen & towel and pillow provided (shared showers and toilets nearby)
- Transport in an air-conditioned 4WD bus
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Day 1 - Rainbow Beach | K'gari (Fraser Island) | Central Station | Lake McKenzie
Guests starting in Rainbow Beach join at 7:30 am before a short drive to Inskip Point to board the ferry. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, dugongs, and seabirds as you cross to the World Heritage-listed paradise of K’gari.
On arrival, buckle up as we cruise along the island’s famous 75 Mile Beach before heading inland to Pile Valley for a rainforest walk among the island’s giant satinay and brush box trees.
Continue to the jewel of the island, Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie). Here you’ll have time to swim in the pure, crystal-clear waters and enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch. Your guide will share stories of K’gari’s ecology, native wildlife, and Butchulla culture — including how to safely respect the island’s wongari (dingoes).
In the late afternoon, we travel back to the coast and check in at our exclusive permanent camp. Unwind with a sunset platter on the beach, followed by a hearty dinner under the stars. After dinner, gather around the campfire, and if the night sky is clear, your guide will lead a short walk for a special K’gari Star Show.
Accommodation: Permanent Powered Bell Tent
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: 4 hours if departing from Rainbow Beach
Walking Distance: 2-5 kms
Day 2 - Lake Birrabeen | Central Station | Maheno Shipwreck | Eli Creek
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean before breakfast at camp. Today begins with a drive north along 75 Mile Beach to one of the island’s most popular swimming spots, Eli Creek, where you can float downstream through crystal-clear freshwater. Next, step back in time at the SS Maheno Shipwreck, a rusted ocean liner beached in 1935, and hear the fascinating stories behind its history.
The adventure continues inland along the Southern Lakes Circuit to the peaceful Lake Birrabeen, a stunning alternative to Lake McKenzie where fewer crowds mean more time to relax and swim. We also visit Central Station and the serene Wanggoolba Creek, once a logging camp and now a lush rainforest haven with boardwalks winding beside the clear waters.
After a picnic lunch, it’s time to farewell K’gari. Travel south along the beach to the ferry, crossing back to the mainland and returning to Rainbow Beach by late afternoon. Noosa passengers continue onwards, arriving back around 6–7:00 pm.
Important to note: Due to variations in tides and weather, there will be times when your guide will change the order of the itinerary to maximise your adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Driving Time: 5 hours if returning to Rainbow Beach
Walking Distance: 3-5kms
Terms & conditions
Due to variations in tides and weather, the itinerary order may change.
The tour involves walking distances of 2-5 kms per day.
Accommodation is in a twin-share permanent bell tent with shared facilities.
Luggage limit: 15kg soft bag + small day pack (no hard cases)
Bring your own alcoholic drinks