Fraser Island and Moreton Island are the world's largest sand islands and are the "must-see places" in South East Queensland. Cruise across the beach, sand dunes and bush lands on unique 4WD buses with the best value package tour. This tour is perfect for low fitness travellers.
Choose a private room or shared room for your accommodation in 2 locations (see Pricing for options). *Parents travelling with minors 16 years and below MUST book their own private room due to Duty Of Care Legislation.
Please note: an additional cost of AU$110 per adult / AU$95 per child 13 years & below is payable in cash to driver prior to departure to cover national parks and ferry fees during this tour.
ItineraryDay 1: Brisbane - Fraser IslandStop At: Fraser Island Great Walk, Fraser Island, Queensland Australia
Travel to Cooloola Recreation Area en route to Fraser Island. Spot kangaroos along Noosa North Shore and ride down Teewah Beach. Depending on the tide, you may even marvel at the brilliant red sands of Red Canyon & Rainbow Beach. Drive onto the ferry to Fraser Island and start looking for the wild dingos as you travel! Hang on as your 4WD vehicle bounces over the white sands of 75 Mile Beach for a stop to swim at Eli Creek. Strong swimmers can wade upstream to float back down to the beach on the creek’s gentle current. Your guide serves a tasty picnic lunch at midday. Hike along the rocky coast at Indian Head that boasts great views over the ocean. You may glimpse sharks, turtles, dolphins, rays & even migrating humpback whales (Jul-Nov). Continue by 4WD to see Maheno Shipwreck. Check into your room & have dinner at the onsite restaurant; then take an optional guided night walk on the beach. (Overnight: Eurong Beach Resort)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Aussie-style picnic lunch served with fresh salads, cold meat & fresh bread rolls/wraps
• Dinner: Buffet-style dinner at Eurong Beach Resort onsite restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Eurong Beach Resort, Fraser Island
Day 2: Fraser Island - BrisbaneStop At: Fraser Island Great Walk, Fraser Island, Queensland Australia
After breakfast, buzz over to Pile Valley for a rainforest walk where you can see satinay trees. Learn about the importance of Fraser Island to the timber industry at Central Station, a formerly bustling logging station. The termites-and-fire-resistant satinay wood was even used in constructing the Suez Canal & London Docks. Continue to stroll along a boardwalk through towering ghost gums, king ferns & pine trees. Also see Wanggoolba Creek where the clear water seems to disappear as it flows over white sand. Swim in Lake Birrabeen or relax on its sandy white beach before we catch the ferry back to the mainland for a late lunch (own expense). Check into your room in Brisbane in the evening.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast at Eurong Beach Resort onsite restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Brisbane City YHA, Brisbane CBD
Day 3: Brisbane - Moreton Island - BrisbaneStop At: Moreton Island, Queensland 4025 Australia
Enjoy a scenic cruise across Moreton Bay and arrive on Moreton Island. Four wheeling along the Eastern Surf Beach to go visit the beautifully romantic Honeymoon Bay & North Point, then soak in the naturally bubbling Champagne Pools (if tidal conditions allow). See Queensland's oldest lighthouse Cape Moreton Lighthouse and learn the history, culture & makeup of the Island in Cape Moreton Museum. After enjoying a refreshing picnic lunch on the beach, swim in the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Lagoon fresh water lake. Discover abandoned army bunkers & cannon replacements in the sand dunes, remnants of the defence of Brisbane city against invading armies. Tour ends with return to your starting point in Brisbane or Gold Coast in the evening.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Aussie-style picnic lunch on the beach
No accommodation included on this day.
