Holidays to K’gari (Fraser Island)

Choose your adventure among the sand, woodland, lakes, and wildlife of K’gari. Dip your toes, or indeed your whole body, into 200 freshwater lakes and creeks. Stretch out in the sun at Boorangoora, find a little solitude at Lake Birrabeen, or swim among the fish at Lake Wabby.

Splash into the flowing waters of Eli Creek, which is perfect for bobbing along in inflatables. Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy views from the wooden bridge connecting one tree-lined bank to another. Explore rainforest trails at Central Station, the former headquarters of K’Gari’s logging industry.

Take in all the island has to offer on the eight-day Great Walk trek, or witness it in just 15 minutes on a thrilling scenic flight. And, on all your adventures, keep your eyes peeled for all sorts of creatures, including cockatoos, parrots, dingoes, sugar gliders, flying foxes, and sea eagles. Or, from a waterside perch, look across the ocean for dolphins, stingrays, turtles, sharks, and even humpback whales.

The only cars on K’gari are 4WD, and the only highway is 75 Mile Beach – a stretch of sand which runs from Hook Point to Indian Head. It’s so long and wide that light aircraft also use it as a runway. Driving on the soft sand with scrub-covered hills on one side and the Coral Sea on the other is the best way to get around – and it's some of the most fun you can have on four wheels.

Spot the colourful Pinnacles sand cliffs, the bubbling Champagne Pools among the beachside rocks, and the enchanting Eli Creek, perfect for splashing around. Stand beside the Maheno Shipwreck, a stricken trans-Tasman liner that has been decaying on the sand since 1935. Share the beach with wild dingoes, and keep an eye out for humpback whales and tiger sharks in the rolling waves.

Book your stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari’s pioneering eco-resort which has been open since 1992. There are spacious rooms by the pool and an exclusive section of sand. You’ll find one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas tucked in the scrub and treetops. Or opt for a resort holiday home with up to six bedrooms, beside a choice of pools and restaurants.

Select your personal Kingfisher Bay package for a romantic escape, family adventure, or wildlife and nature experience – and everything is included. Alternatively, budget-conscious travellers will find comfort close to Happy Valley at Fraser Island Retreat. Or, if you want to immerse yourself in the nature of K'gari, you can camp in the shelter of the island rainforest and fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves just a short distance away.

There’s never a bad time for a holiday to Fraser Island. Winter – which runs from June to August – is a pleasant time to go, when temperatures range between 15°C and 25°C. It’s the perfect time for outdoor activities, as there’s little-to-no rain. And it’s also when the island has its best fishing conditions.

Temperatures rise through the spring months of September, October, and November, which generally remain dry. Summer, from December to February, is the hottest time of year, when temperatures often exceed 30°C. It can also be very humid and rainy. Most showers dry up quickly, but some rains do last longer at this time of year.

Dryer days return through March, April, and May when temperatures begin to fall once more towards the beginning of winter. For whale-watchers, migration brings these magnificent creatures to K'Gari shores between August and October most years.