OVERVIEW

Solos Only

Resort Stay on K'gari (formerly Fraser Island)

Explore the world’s largest sand island and relax with resort accommodation!  Experience unique adventures – authentically Australian, all in the company of other solo travellers.

Your stay features the all NEW Illumina spectacle; lighting up the skies with a light and sound spectacle.

Fraser Island is a World Heritage-listed Island, the largest sand island in the world stretching over 123 kilometres in length and 22 kilometres at its widest point.  It is at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, and is a rare and beautiful holiday destination.  Fraser Island offers untamed wilderness and rugged, natural charm.

Visit some of the top highlights of the Island while enjoying your four star resort stay. Discover the crystal-clear freshwater Lake McKenzie, golden beaches and explore from the water with a cruise.


In the evenings; enjoy the island sunset, kick back with a drink and mingle with your cohort of island revellers seeking the best from this incredible sand isle visit.

This is an unforgettable escape blended with the perfect balance of group excursions and chill time.

PACKAGE DETAILS
  • Ages:
    40+
  • Duration:
    5 Days
  • Status:
    Early bird offer
  • Region:
    AustraliaNZPacific
  • Destinations:
    Australia
  • Travel Style:
    Relax, Discovery
  • Accommodation:
    Hotel
  • Prices from:
    AUD$2085 own room
  • Transport:
    Boat, 4WD vehicle
  • Pace:
    2
  • Max Group Size:
    20
REVIEWS

'I would highly recommend a holiday with Encounter Travel. My trip was well organised and the co-ordinator was fun and helpful and full of energy. I met some great people of all walks of life. There is a good mix of organised activities and free time. I had a blast.'

Linda, Victoria

'Thank you for your organisation of a great holiday. As a first time traveller with Encounter, I didn't know what to expect. The Red Centre is indescribably beautiful and should be on every Australians' bucket list. We saw every sensational attraction in just the right order - each new experience was more incredible than the last. Thank you for recruiting such a great group of people for my travelling companions. The hotels were clean and very comfortable and it was a pleasure to be transported across such an amazing landscape so comfortably. I learnt so much about our wonderful country and wished I had done such a trip years earlier.'

Sarah, 52 years, Sydney, Australia
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INCLUSIONS

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

  • 4 nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Kgari
  • 4 breakfasts
  • 1 morning tea
  • 1 lunch
  • 2 drinks ~
  • 4 group dinners 

SIGHTSEEING & GUIDES

  • Morning scenic cruise
  • Illumina Return to Sky light show
  • Full day 4WD guided island tour (shared)
  • Guided bush tucker talk & taste experience 

TRAVEL

  • Return ferry transfer, Riverheads (mainland) to Kingfisher Bay Resort, Kgari 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

  • Porterage in and out of hotel, 1 piece
  • Small group, not more than 20 travellers

~ includes standard house wine, beer or softdrink

Exclusions: 

  • Airfares to/from Hervey Bay (unless requested)
  • Airport transfers to ferry departure point
  • Group host (unescorted group)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Excess baggage
  • Visa fees if applicable
  • Meals and beverages not specified on itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry & medical expenses
  • Incidental expenses such as taxi fares, telecommunications

 

Departure Dates for this tour

Departure
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23 - 27 APR 25 (with ANZAC Day)
Early bird offer
AUD$2085 own room
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** EARLY BIRD OFFER – FREE UPGRADE**
First 8 bookings FREE Upgrade from standard resort hotel room to Wallum resort hotel room. Offer expires by Thursday 9 January 2025 or before if sold out. 
note: includes any pre and post stay

PER PERSON AUD$

OWN ROOM

Tour package

AUD $2085

UPGRADE Cost: Tour package with Wallum resort hotel room

AUD $80

PRE TOUR: Standard resort hotel room with breakfast, Kingfisher Bay Resort

AUD $259

POST TOUR: Standard resort hotel room with breakfast, Kingfisher Bay Resort

AUD $259

PRE TOUR:  Wallum resort hotel room with breakfast, Kingfisher Bay Resort

AUD $279

POST TOUR: standard resort hotel room with breakfast, Kingfisher Bay Resort

AUD $279

AIRPORT TRANSFER: Return airport to ferry wharf, Hery Bay Airport to Riverheads

AUD $20

FERRY TRANSFER: Return mainland to island ferry transfer (Riverheads to Kingfisher Bay Resort)

Included


Trip Code: kgari25-4

Itinerary

DAY 1

Island Arrival, K'Gari

Make your way to River Heads, the starting point for the ferry from the mainland to the island. On arrival, relax and enjoy the resort facilities.  Later in the afternoon meet with your island buddies for a sunset drink at the Sunset Bar. From drinks, continue on for dinner together at Sand and Wood restaurant. 

SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

  • Start your tour off the Fraser Island way, with a complimentary welcome drink at The Sunset Bar and bask in that golden glow.
  • Group dinner at Sand and Wood resort restaurant

 

Meals: Sunset Drink (1), Dinner 

 

DAY 2

On The Water and Light Show

Enjoy the resort breakfast then join together for a morning scenic cruise. 

The morning scenic cruise departs from the resort jetty; a leisurely 3 hour cruise up the western coast of K'gari, keeping an eye out for marine life including turtles, dugongs and dolphins with light refreshments supplied. The rest of the day enjoy the relaxed island vibe.  In the evening meet up in the Atrium to be escorted to ‘Illumina Return to Sky’ light show.

Illumina lights up the skies with an all-new light and sound spectacle. Using the surrounding native environment as an artistic platform, Illumina uses a modern, theatrical show to immerse guests into the brilliance of K’gari by sharing visuals of the island’s incredible ecosystem that’s been recognised on the World Heritage list for over thirty years.  The all-new product is the first permanent light, laser, and projection installation of its kind in Queensland.

Why not meet up earlier for some bar snacks and a drink at the sunset bar. Dinner tonight after the light show at ‘Dune’ the resorts Asian fusion restaurant. Dining family style tonight with a selection of the menu.

SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

  • Morning scenic cruise (2 hours)
  • The NEW Illumina ‘Return to Sky’ light show @ 715PM
  • Group dinner at Dune Restaurant 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

 

DAY 3

Full Day 4WD Beauty Spots Tour


It’s ANZAC Day today and the occasion is marked with a mid morning service while at on your island tour at the Maheno shipwreck.

A full day 4WD tour exploring the island highlights; you’ll will get to cover a lot of ground and see a lot.

Tonight, after a day exploring enjoy dinner together at ‘Sand & Wood’ with a two course menu.

 

SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

  • ANZAC Day service
  • Gorgeous Lake McKenzie.
  • Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek.
  • Pile Valley’s awe-inspiring Satinay and Brush Box forests
  • The Maheno shipwreck
  • 75 Mile Beach's famous highway
  • The relaxing fresh waters of Eli Creek
  • The coloured sands of The Pinnacles
     

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

SPECIAL NOTES: 
Have a day bag/backpack ready to go with all of your island essentials: sunglasses, sunscreen, swimmers, towel, hat, insect repellent, sandals/comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle…and don’t forget your camera!!

  

DAY 4

Chill Out. Bush Medicine & Tucker Highlight.

A day to chill out at the resort or take the option of a self guided walk. Later in the afternoon meet up with a K’gari ranger for a bush medicine walk. The walk is followed by a bush tucker talk and taste experience including a complimentary drink.

Meals: Breakfast,  Afternoon drink (1), Dinner

FREE TIME EXTRAS: 
Want to stay active?. There is the option of a one hour ranger guided canoe paddle

On this tour you’ll set out with an experienced Ranger on an easy paddle from the Jetty to stunning Dundonga Creek.  Over one hour, you’ll learn about the importance of the beautiful mangrove colony, with its eight species of mangrove. Feast your eyes on the sea birds and birds of prey, fish, rays, turtle, dolphin or dugong that happily share the space with you as you paddle through the calm waters.

Price: $35 (subject to change) | book at resort

DAY 5

Chill & Check Out. 

It’s check out today but you can still enjoy the resort facilities until it’s your transfer time back to the mainland. Opt for the ferry time of your choice.

 

Meals: Breakfast

Itineraries may be subject to change, due to circumstances outside of our control. If there is any itinerary change prior to departure of significance we aim to inform you prior to travel.  Itinerary changes while on tour will be informed by your tour leader/guide while on tour.

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ACCOMMODATION

Destination

Hotel

Nights

Kingfisher Bay Resort

Kingfisher Bay Resort

4

Hotels may be subject to change, due to circumstances outside of our control. Should this occur, a hotel of a similar standard will be provided.

KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
Kingfisher Bay Resort was voted the Best Beach Resort in Australia by 'Discovery's Travel Channel' and has won six Australian Tourism and nine Queensland Tourism Awards. The stunning property, complete with mirror lakes and waterholes, blends seamlessly with the island's sensitive ecological systems.

Standard and Wallum resort hotel rooms are located in the A Wing and access is via a ramp, (no stairs). Showers are over the bath with a step into bath about 40cm high.

Standard Resort Hotel Room
Nestled into the island's landscape, these Queenslander-style rooms are peaceful and private – linked by walkways that meander through World Heritage-listed surrounds while still just a short stroll to the Centre Complex.

Each Standard Resort Hotel Room has:  Queen 
Air conditioning, bath/shower, refillable body wash, shampoo + conditioner, HD Flat screen TV, in-room phone, bar fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer, Iron & ironing board


Wallum Resort Hotel Room
There is the option to upgrade to this room type.

Nestled gently into the island's landscape, these Queenslander-style rooms sit lightly on the land, creating the perfect eco escape. 

Relax on your private deck and listen out for the tranquil sounds of nature, as birdcalls fill the air and sunlight streams through the trees for a true, immersive island experience, making you wish you had a few more days to stay. 

Each Wallum Resort Hotel Room has: Queen bed with Wallum view
Air conditioning, bath/shower, refillable body wash, shampoo + conditioner, HD Flat screen TV, in-room phone, bar fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer, Iron & ironing board

 


More About Accommodation

GETTING THERE

Starts In: River Heads, Queensland, Australia
Ends In: River Heads, Queensland, Australia

Starts: River Heads, Queensland  (Kingfisher Bay Reception)
Ends: River Heads, Queensland (Kingfisher Bay Reception)

Hotel Check In/Out Times
Consider the hotel check in time on arrival and the hotel check out time on departure and also the ferry transfer times. If you arrive prior to the check in time, the hotel will store your luggage until the check in time and can also store your luggage until you are ready to depart for your onward journey.  

Hotel check in: from 2PM
Hotel check out: 10AM


AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO/FROM RIVER HEADS

The closest airport is Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast Airport), Queensland. Airport transfers to/from the airport and the ferry departure point are not included.  The distance between the airport and the Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception is about 15 minutes


A return transfer Hervey Bay Airport to River Heads ferry wharf can be booked in advance (service fee applies). Bookings must be made with us and your flight itinerary must be sent in advance of 45 days before departure.

Airport Transfer Bookings:  Bookings with us. Cost $20
(subject to change without notice)

View others details on Kingfisher Bay Resort website Air Transfers 

FERRY TRANSFERS TO/FROM THE ISLAND

The ferry transfer is about 50 minutes from mainland to the island and this is included with your package.

View full details on Kingfisher Bay Resort website How To Get There

Please check ferry times carefully before booking airfares and allow enough travelling time to meet your onward connection.

Please note: This transfer service is unable to meet any flights departing Hervey Bay prior to 10.30AM or flights arriving to Hervey Bay after 3PM. This service is unable to be delayed. If flights are late, the next pickup time will apply, or guests may make their own way to River Heads Mainland Reception via Taxi at their own cost. Passengers who miss the allocated pick-up window will need to make alternative travel arrangements at their own expense.

Ferry transfers from Riverheads (mainland departure point) are included on arrival and departure given that;

  • you arrive on day 1 of the itinerary and depart on the final day of the tour
    OR
  • you have extended your stay and you have booked the pre or post stay with us as part of your package. 

Once you have disembarked your flight and after collecting your luggage you must go directly to the road transfer departure point at the airport.

The distance between the airport and the Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception is about 15 minutes Your luggage is checked in for the ferry. Like an aircraft, you can take carry on hand luggage with you on the ferry.  Your checked luggage will be delivered to your room. If you are making your own flight arrangements, in any case, we require your flight itinerary no later than 45 days priors to travel, even if you are not making airport transfer arrangements with us.

SECURE PARKING @ RIVER HEADS

Secure car park facilities are adjacent to the River Heads Mainland Reception and are open from 08:00 – 18:30. Upon check-in at Mainland Reception, guests will be issued with a secure pin number to gain access to the parking facilities.  Car parking is available in the secure lot at Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception, for those not taking a vehicle across to Fraser Island. 4 nights: $105  |  5 nights: $130  |  $25 extra nights.

PLEASE NOTE: There is limited availability, so booking in advance is recommended.   

 

DRIVING
From Brisbane

Travel north on the Bruce Highway to Maryborough then follow the signs to Hervey Bay. You will come to a well signposted right hand turn to River Heads. Follow this road and signs to River Heads. You will end up in the barge ramp car park the ticket office is on the right

From Hervey Bay
From Boat Harbour Drive, turn on to Elizabeth Street at the roundabout near the Urangan Woolworths and follow this road past airport. Please turn left on to River Heads Road (which is signed and may come up in electronic GPS navigation systems as Ariadne Road) and follow the road all the way to end to arrive at ferry loading area. The Ticket Hut will be located on your right hand side.

DETAILS

Read on for other key trip information that you should know before you decide on joining the group.

TRIP AVAILABILITY
If this trip seems right for you then we encourage you to book early and secure your place with a deposit.  Tour space is limited. Also, many services on this tour must be booked well in advance. To ensure your place, please check trip availability at your earliest convenience.


TRANSPORT
Transport on the island for including day touring is by a private 4WD vehicle.
To connect from the mainland to Fraser Island vehicle barges and passenger ferry services run daily from River Heads, south of Hervey Bay to Fraser Island.

TRAVELLER REVIEWS

'I would highly recommend a holiday with Encounter Travel. My trip was well organised and the co-ordinator was fun and helpful and full of energy. I met some great people of all walks of life. There is a good mix of organised activities and free time. I had a blast.'

Linda, Victoria

'Thank you for your organisation of a great holiday. As a first time traveller with Encounter, I didn't know what to expect. The Red Centre is indescribably beautiful and should be on every Australians' bucket list. We saw every sensational attraction in just the right order - each new experience was more incredible than the last. Thank you for recruiting such a great group of people for my travelling companions. The hotels were clean and very comfortable and it was a pleasure to be transported across such an amazing landscape so comfortably. I learnt so much about our wonderful country and wished I had done such a trip years earlier.'

Sarah, 52 years, Sydney, Australia

'Did a Red Centre solo 7 day tour absolutely fantastic, Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon, Palm Valley you have to see it and experience it. The coach drivers were professional, excellent knowledge and with a great sense of humor.'

David, Eschol Park, Sydne, New South Wales
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