3-day Fraser Island Tour Hiking and 4wd Adventure From Hervey Bay

Fraser Island

Fraser Island has gravity defying rainforests growing out of only sand and to explore the freshwater lakes and spectacular sand formations of one of the most incredible islands on earth. The island boasts an incredibly diverse landscape with sandy beaches, giant sand dunes, lush rainforest, and more than 100 lakes.

Things to Experience in Fraser Island

Cool towering rainforests to walk through; over 100 freshwater lakes to swim including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, huge sand blows to climb, and an amazing 120km beach highway, complete with the Maheno shipwreck and cliffs of stunning colored sands.

Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is an aquatic paradise north of Brisbane and one of the best places in Australia to experience nature in the wild. The safe, sheltered waters of Hervey Bay make it ideal for year-round water sports, from swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving to sailing and fishing.

Day 1

Hervey Bay to Fraser Island Experience Lake Wabby

Drive on a 4WD adventure from Hervey Bay to the eastern beach of Fraser Island. Get off at the entrance to Lake Wabby, then by the afternoon, your hiking adventure begins with an exciting three kilometers hike into Lake Wabby, where you spend your first-night camping under the stars.

Day 2

Lake Wabby to Lake McKenzie 

Have a swim in the emerald waters then hike through the untouched Rainforest to Lake McKenzie. The awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it probably the most visited natural site on the island. Swim at the secret hiker’s beach and enjoy a magical sunset.

Day 3

Lake McKenzie to Hervey Bay 

Enjoy an early morning swim and peaceful moments by the beauty of Lake McKenzie. Take a moderate hike 8km out to the barge at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Move into your 4wd get transferred back to Hervey Bay.