Fraser Island, just off the coast of Queensland, is one of those places you just can’t skip on an East Coast Australia itinerary. You’ve got sandy beaches, freshwater lakes like Lake McKenzie, and rainforest growing straight from the sand. It’s also known for 4WD driving, shipwrecks like the Maheno, and wild dingoes to spot along the way. There’s so much to see and do here, so have a browse of our Fraser Island tours and find what suits your trip.
Day trips can be fun and perfect if you are on a tight schedule. However, an overnight trip is what most backpackers traveling along the East Coast of Australia will pick. Overnight trips include all your food, activities, and accommodation, so are great value for money. Since Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, an overnight trip is recommended to see all the highlights of the island.
We recommend booking your overnight Fraser Island tour about one month in advance. This is because these trips fill up quickly due to their popularity. During peak season some Fraser Island tours, can get fully booked up to two months in advance.
The best time of year to go on a Fraser Island tour is September to November. This is considered peak season, as it generally has dry, sunny weather. However, June to August is also a great time of year to go as you have a chance to spot humpback whales.
We recommend spending 3 days on Fraser Island, that allows you to see all the highlights like Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and Maheno Shipwreck.
Whilst on a Fraser Island tour, you can try out driving a 4WD through the sand on 75 mile beach. You can swim in the freshwater lakes and float down creeks in floating devices. Some tours also offer an additional extra of a scenic flight over the island.
Fraser Island is an island just off the coast of the Sunshine Coast. Tours will transport you from your hostel in either Noosa or Rainbow Beach. To get to the Sunshine Coast, you can go by driving yourself or by the Greyhound bus.
Majority of tours will involve camping on the island, these are pre-made camp sites and will include all your camping equipment. Some tours offer beach huts which are a bit more luxurious.