The morning starts bright & early with our compulsory tour briefing at 7 am sharp at Freedom Hostel, to receive comprehensive information to prepare you for this exciting journey. Here you will be placed into groups and have the opportunity to organise luggage storage. You will also be taught how to drive safely on Fraser Island ahead of your big adventure! We aim to depart Freedom Hostel for K’gari (Fraser Island) by 9:30 am, which can take approximately 10 minutes to drive to the barge (ferry).

The barge crossing is approximately 15 minutes, and during that time, you may be lucky enough to spot Dolphins or other marine life before arriving on the world’s largest sand island. Once you arrive, you’ll be traversing the eastern beach – K’gari’s (Fraser Island) own highway with speed limits! Settle in for the journey and enjoy the views as we head north along the beach before stopping for morning tea at one of the many freshwater creeks found on the island. Following morning tea, we will continue north towards the Maheno Shipwreck, where we’ll stop to share the story of this important landmark, especially it’s use as a hospital ship during wartime. We have lunch included for you today.

The lunch destination will be up to your guide as they’ll find the best spot depending on where you are around that time of the day. We’ll finish up our afternoon at Eli Creek, a beautifully clear creek perfect for a refreshing swim/splash and relaxing sunbathing before heading to our camp.

Arise for a quick breakfast before we begin our second day on K’gari (Fraser Island)! The adventure begins as we drive south to Eurong before heading inland through everchanging vegetation to the rainforest at Central Station. Here you’ll depart your vehicle and follow your guide for a walk alongside beautiful Wanggoolba Creek. Your guide will share the logging history of Central Station along with the indigenous significance of Wanggoolba Creek before sending you on a 1.8 km self-guided walk through the rainforest.

You’ll reunite with your guide at the other end of the walk at Pile Valley where you’ll have morning tea surrounded by towering Satinay trees. From Pile Valley it’s a short drive to the famous Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie), arguably the most popular and picturesque highlight of K’gari (Fraser Island). Here, you can enjoy quality time lazing on the pristine sand beaches, swimming, and relaxing in the lake’s stunning clear waters. We’ll then have lunch before packing up and returning to Eastern Beach. Once back on Eastern Beach we’ll head south to the barge (ferry). From Inskip Point, it’s only a short drive back into Rainbow Beach, where your adventure ends. We return to Freedom Rainbow Beach between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

Tour Departure
Compulsory tour safety briefing at 7am at Freedom Hostels Rainbow Beach (20 Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach, Queensland 4581)

​Rainbow Beach Accommodation

We recommend Freedom Rainbow Beach for accommodation before and after your tour. Situated in the heart of Rainbow Beach, the budget resort has accommodation options to suit every need featuring comfortable 2 bedroom self-contained apartments, family, private double/twin and dorm rooms. Freedom Rainbow beach offers excellent value and facilities for families, couples and independent travellers.

We offer free luggage storage at Freedom Rainbow Beach for Dingo’s customers – please see your guide you at your safety briefing to organise this. If you’ve got some items you’d rather lock away, we suggest grabbing a locker at Freedom Hostel. All it takes is a small padlock to keep your valuables snug and secure.

To dirive Absolutely! 🚗 To take the wheel on our adventure, all drivers must be 21 years old with a full manual license, held for at least 1 year. Don’t forget to bring that license along with you!

If you’re jet-setting in from overseas, make sure to pack your international driver’s license. Just a heads-up: an international driver’s license alone won’t cut it – we need the combo with your national license for a smooth journey.

If you do not meet these requirements, no worries! You’re still more than welcome to join the tour, but the driver’s seat will have to wait for next time. Safety first, adventure second!

• Drink bottle
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable trail walking shoes
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Clothes to suit conditions (layers are a good idea)
• Waterproof jacket (just in case)