Camping and vehicle access permits vap can be purchased online, by phone on 74 68 qgov, or by visiting an overthecounter booking office or selfservice kiosk listed on this page. The holiday house fraser island fraser island houses. Popular attractions lake mckenzie and central station are located nearby. If you want to getaway fraser island with a group of friends or family save money and have the freedom of your own 4wd, then a selfdrive group 4wd hire is for you. There is only one taxi on the island a fourwheeldrive, of course, so you must book ahead. Guide to securing fraser island permits drop bear adventures. Manta ray fraser island barge manta ray barge is a locally. You must clearly display the details of your permit on your vehicle for inspection by authorised officers. Park rangers will check your camping tag to confirm your stay at the camping area, and your vehicle access tag to ensure you are permitted to drive in a recreation area. All vehicles must be registered and have a valid permit. Fraser island camping and vehicle permit book on line. Fraser island beach and fishing report, fraser island. Phone smart service queensland permit system on 04. Vehicle access permit department of environment and science.
Fraser island in queensland requires you to book both your, camping permits and a vehicle permits if you are camping with your 4x4. Fraser island, located off the east coast of queensland australia, is. A firsttimers guide to visiting australias fraser island. Book the the holiday house kingfisher bay, fraser island stay at this romantic vacation home in fraser island. If either camping or driving on fraser island, you will need to get a permit through the queensland parks and wildlife service. Fraser islands 75 mile beach is one of the few sand landing strips in the world. Book accommodation at fraser island retreat in happy valley here. The island is protected to conserve its natural and cultural resources. Get awesome deals for top fraser islandhervey baytown of 1770 attractions and activities when you book online with bookme. Aug 22, 2019 book accommodation at fraser island retreat in happy valley here. Sunset house fraser island fraser island houses fraser.
Fraser island permits should be posted on the tent and be visible to park rangers. If you are a commercial tour operator cto or a school group and have not registered, please click here to apply. Resort wifi is only available in the main resort centre complex. Fraser island day tours with kingfisher bay resort. The manta ray fraser island barge service operates two barges daily from 6. Tours operate daily from hervey bay and rainbow beach and include. Fraser island is certainly the gem of the fraser coast, we can show you a part of fraser island and the great sandy straits that few tourist get to see on this 1 12 hour jet ski safari. The short answer is, your options will be very limited once you land on the largest sand island in the world. You may buy a combined permit for kgari fraser island and cooloola with a 20% discount. Various holiday houses can also be found on fraser island. Kingfisher bay resort offers a variety of rangerguided fourwheel drive tours of fraser island departing daily from the resort. Permits can be purchased from the resorts reception. Unless, of course, youre doing the fraser island great walk, then youll only be needing your legs and youll have the privilege of camping in walkin camps only.
Bookme, fraser island hervey bay town of 1770, onestop. All camping areas have capacity limits and may become booked out, especially during peak holiday periods. Fraser island tours leave the driving to someone else and take a day or 23 day fraser island tour and see all the major sites including lake mckenzie and indian head with an expert local guide. Featuring airconditioned accommodations with a balcony, our beach house is located in fraser island. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 2. But for more information about camping permits and fees or to book in advance, you can refer to dept. The property is 32 km from hervey bay, and complimentary private parking is offered. Set in fraser island in the queensland region, orchid beach retreat orchid beach fraser island has a balcony. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site. The great sandy region management plan 19942010 guides the management of the area.
I spent 7months backpacking all over australia and visiting fraser island was one the best adventures i had. Step by step on how to book your fraser island camping permits in this short video. Kgari fraser island, great sandy national park about. This is one of the main entry points to the island and its right across from eurong beach resort which is directly opposite, the resort is on the west coast of the island. Insects can be kept at bay when you are out and about on fraser island by natural and insect repellants. Fraser island beach and fishing report posts facebook.
The environmental protection agency epa manages a number of formal campgrounds, informal beach camping zones and walkers camps. And can you book a tour once you land on the island. Do we need to prepay campsite grounds book and pay for your site before heading over and setting up camp. There have been no confirmed cases of covid19 at eurong beach resort, however due to the latest government announcement restricting nonessential travel. The department of environment protection agency manages fraser island epa queensland parks and wildlife service.
Adventure awaits you at every turn on this iconic island and one of the best ways to experience fraser island in all its glory is to hire a 4wd to explore by day and set up camp under the stars at night. Wide open spaces, a beach highway that doubles as an airstrip, countless 4wding tracks and walking trails fraser island kgari is a must when you are itching. To avoid disappointment, book earlybookings are available 6 months in advance. When camping in qpws camping areas permits are required and must be purchased before setting up camp. If you are visiting fraser island and plan on camping you will need to purchase 2 permits. Its for this reason that many visitors opt for an organised tour from the mainland. Ferry to fraser island, ferry services costs and booking info. Fraser islands sandy roads make it definite 4wd territory, which is why a separate permit is required for fraser island 4wd vehicles. Permits for fraser island kingfisher bay resort fraser. Book your camp site and purchase your camping permit in advance. Fraser island camping, what to take camping on fraser island. Wide open spaces, a beach highway that doubles as an airstrip, countless 4wding tracks and walking trails fraser island kgari is a must when you are itching for some outdoor adventure across the fraser coast. A 4wd with valid permit is a must if venturing outside the resort compound to explore fraser island.
Weve got information on which 4wd companies include camping permits to take the hassel out of your fraser island holiday. Driving is allowed on some beaches but you will need a permit. Vehicle access permits must be purchased for every vehicle before arriving on kgari fraser island. Enjoy a spa tub, onsite parking, and an arcadegame room. The trip to fraser island from inskip point rainbow beach takes approximately 10 minutes and with 23 barges operating during peak seasons. If you book your camp site or buy your vehicle permit online, an online camping andor vehicle access tag will be issued at the time of your booking. A ram vehicle access permit must be obtained before entering the national park area of fraser island. Fraser island camping campsite overview family holiday. Now that you have read all of the other facts and tips of camping on the island, i bet youre asking how do i book a camping site on fraser island. Enjoy a great eco hiking adventure on kgari fraser island with a 4wd transfer that takes you to the central rainforest and ancient wangoolba creek.
Bookings can be made online, over the counter or by phone. Updated beach conditions and fishing reports for fraser island. A vehicle access permit must be obtained before driving on bribie island, kgari fraser island, mulgumpin moreton island, cooloola and minjerribah recreation areasfees apply. Best fraser island camping areas queensland and beyond. We are located in a world heritage national park and enjoy a subtropical climate and tropical insectsbugs are an australian way of life as such all of our resort accommodation has insect screens. The 10 best accommodation in fraser island, australia. Ultimate guide to fraser island camping and 4wding happy go. Fraser island has a ton of different camping options but for pretty much all of them, you will need a 4wd vehicle. You will be required to purchase a camping permit to camp anywhere on the island. Before camping in a park, forest or reserve, you must obtain a camping permit and pay your camping fees. National park fees vehicle and camping access permits are required when visiting fraser island.
Half the fun of visiting fraser island, which lacks sealed roads, is the challenge of driving in the national park. I will book my fraser island barge permit with manta ray when i. Camping permits included in fraser island 4wd hire fraser. Fraser island, located off the east coast of queensland australia, is the largest sand island in the world. Find out why this has been voted number one thing to do on fraser island by trip advisor. Visit fraser island about national park fees vehicle and camping access permits are required when visiting fraser island. Vehicle access permits queensland sport and recreation. Well share all that we know about this gorgeous island with you. You may purchase permits online, via phone, or at selected newsagencies in brisbane and hervey bay locations. Apr 24, 2019 how to book fraser island camping permits and vehicle permits online before you go.
The purchase of vehicle access permits is compulsory before entering fraser island. You must pay your camping fees to secure your booking. Head over to the qld camping site as they handle all the bookings, they offer many options and places to stay on the island. If you would like to book a day tour or a 4 wheel drive, please click on the links below to access our preferred operators. Jun 07, 2015 to drive a vehicle onto the island will need a vehicle permit and a separate camping permit if you would like to camp on the island. Read more about kgari fraser island recreation area.
You will need a vehicle access permit vap to drive on recreation areas in queensland, such as national parks. Fraser island vehicle barges and passenger ferry services run daily from river heads, south of hervey bay to world heritagelisted fraser island. Guests will require own vehicle as internal resort transport is not available to resort homes. Kgari fraser island, great sandy national park camping.
Moon point run fraser island jetski safari hervey bay. Ensure you purchase the permits before entering fraser island, and clearly display them on your vehicle windscreen and campsite. To drive a vehicle onto the island will need a vehicle permit and a separate camping permit if you would like to camp on the island. Fraser island s sandy roads make it definite 4wd territory, which is why a separate permit is required for fraser island 4wd vehicles. This beautiful beachfront property is big enough to bring your family and your friends yet spacious enough for you to have your own space if and when you need. This premium fraser island tour offers a proudly unique australian experience that showcases the best of world heritage listed fraser island in 2 days. You will experience the excitement and the adventure of the worlds best beach driving 75 mile beach is nicknamed the fraser island highway. Manta ray barge is a locally owned fraser island barge service. Kgari fraser island camping, great sandy national park. The property is 20 miles from hervey bay, and complimentary private parking is featured. Fraser island has 45 camping areas to choose from, with numerous fenced sites to keep out the dingoes. Fraser island requires permits to visit, and these rules are very strict and heavily enforced once youre there, being a world heritage listed site. As this service runs back and forth all day approx every 30 minutes there is no need to make a booking.
The fraser venture runs three services daily from river heads 20 minutes south of hervey bay to wanggoolba creek and the kingfisher bay ferry runs five services from river heads to kingfisher bay. The trip to fraser island takes approximately 10 minutes. Monthly or annual vehicle permits may be obtained from kingfisher bay resort reception on arrival. Vehicle access permits are required for all vehicles entering the island. The fraser venture leaves hervey bays, river heads every day, landing at wanggoolba creek the crossing time takes around 30 minutes to complete. The kgari fraser island section of great sandy national park is an epermit camping area.
From february 2020, permits to drive or camp in the moreton island mulgumpin recreation area are booked and managed through mulgumpin camping. Most camping areas can be booked online, at an overthecounter booking office, or by phone. On our fraser island trip at christmas yes, that wasnt. Air fraser islands fleet of light aircrafts can transfer you to the island from sunshine coast airport or hervey bay airport. Birth date ddmmyyyy select gender male female other. Camping and vehicle permit booking locations recreation. How to book fraser island camping permits and vehicle permits online before you go. Camping bookings department of environment and science. This is one of the main entry points to the island and its right across from eurong beach resort which is directly. Fraser island camping permits, maps, campsites, tips and. Fraser island has seven main camping areas, five of which are managed by the department, the other two are operated privately.
They pick you up anywhere on the island and give you a quote on price before you set off. Lake mckenzie, also known by its indigenous name lake boorwangoora. Book online using the queensland national parks booking service. In this blog post ill share with you everything you need to know for exploring fraser island on a budget. Permit to drive on national parks and beaches recreation. Prior to your camping trip to fraser island, make sure youve obtained a permit from the department of environment and resource management. Starting your fraser island sojourn with a stay in a sunset house has all the hallmarks of a memorable holiday experience. It is advised to pre book prior to arriving on fraser island as school holidays and public holidays are very busy and some camping areas have limited capacity. Give us a call and we can organise all your camping needs to take to fraser island, including your vehicle and camping permits.