Dingos 3 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

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Dingo's K'gari Adventures is a fun-filled, self-driven three-day adventure that allows you to experience all the highlights of K'Gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD.

Departing from Rainbow Beach, travellers experience driving a 4WD on the beach and sandy island tracks whilst following an experienced guide in a lead vehicle to ensure they are safe and heading to all the best locations.

Visit stunning lakes, creeks, and rainforests that make up this World Heritage-listed destination. At night, travellers retreat to a unique beach-side campsite for drinks and tales by the fire.

Dingo's K'gari Adventures has been etched in backpackers' memories as the highlight of their East Coast trip since the early 2000s. With fun and adventure in mind, this tour shows the highlights of Fraser Island and leaves you with lasting memories and new friends!

We are proud to be a sustainably operated and eco-certified tour!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

Rainbow Beach to Lake McKenzie, Pile Valley and Central Station

Accommodations

Overnight at our campsite.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

We begin on the mainland with a morning brief at Freedom Rainbow Beach. At 9:30, once the brief is over and we’re packed and ready to go, we depart for Fraser Island (K'Gari). After a quick 10 minute drive to the ferry, we board for a short barge crossing to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island! Once we land, we drive for around 1 hour to Eurong Resort along what’s known as Fraser Island’s beach highway, the 75 Mile Beach (with a speed limit of 80 km/49 mph)! There you can grab a coffee and a snack for morning tea (own cost).

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Lake McKenzie

From here we head to the picturesque Lake McKenzie, famous for its amazing scenery and almost crystal clear waters. We'll enjoy lunch here with plenty of time to enjoy this Fraser Island favourite with some swimming and relaxing on the beach. After cooling off, we drive to our private campsite near the the beach where we'll enjoy an early dinner and stories with your new friends.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Champagne Pools

Accommodations

Overnight at our campsite.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Eli Creek

We wake up in the morning for a quick breakfast before heading out for an amazing second day on Fraser Island. We visit Eli Creek, a beautiful and clear creek surrounded by tropical plants and wildlife that’s also great for a relaxing swim.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Maheno Ship Wreck

Afterwards we stop over at Maheno shipwreck, where the SS Maheno ran aground in 1935, for some photos and a short history lesson about this famous Fraser icon.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Champagne Pools

Shortly after we travel up to Champagne Pools for a dip! We have lunch at either Maheno shipwreck or Champagne Pools on Day 2 depending on time constraints, safety, and beauty! In the afternoon we travel back to camp for dinner and drinks.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Hammerstone Sandblow, Lake Wabby, Return to Rainbow Beach

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Lake Wabby

We start with breakfast, before packing up and cleaning our campsite. We then drive to the beginning of the Lake Wabby walk where you’ll get the chance to wander over epic sand dunes to a tropical paradise! Lunch follows our trip to Lake Wabby where you can relax and share stories of your favourite Fraser Island experiences. We say our goodbyes to Fraser Island and leave Lake Wabby behind as we begin our drive down the beach and back to the barge for boarding. Once back on the mainland we head to the 4WD shed where you unpack and give the cars a quick clean before returning to Freedom Rainbow Beach between 3pm and 4pm.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

4WD driver training on the beach

Large undercover camp kitchens with solar power for charging devices

2 nights in permanent twin-share tents in a dingo-proof beachside campsite with toilets & showers

Return ferry transfer

All camping permits, national park and vehicle permits

Lead driver guide taking you to Fraser Island's highlights

Fuel for 4x4s & all camping equipment (foam matt, sleeping bag & pillow)

Optional Vehicle Damage Liability Reductions ($25 - $50 per person)

BYO alcohol (no hard liquor or goon allowed - pre-mixed cans ok).

$2 for hot or cold showers

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