EXPERIENCE ONE OF OUR ADVENTURE HIKES!
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An adventure hike is a self-guided hiking experience, with no outside help or support, for adventurers who want to carry their own backpacks! It's a great way to experience the true beauty of Fraser Island your way!
Safety At Fraser Island Hiking we take safety seriously, we know that Fraser Island is a remote wilderness, with limited mobile coverage and precautions need to be undertaken. This is why we don't let hikers walk solo, we ensure our hikers stay in groups and always have eyes on each other. We also provide adventure hikes with the SPOT GEN 3 which is a satellite GPS messenger, that can send updated locational information back to base or be activated in an emergency situation. Just because these hikes aren't supported it doesn't mean they're difficult, but if you are looking for a Pack-Free supported hike click here! |
4 DAY, VALLEY OF THE GIANTS ADVENTURE HIKE
See the oldest and biggest trees on Fraser Island!
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Embark upon an amazing 4 day/3 night hike where you walk under some of the largest living trees on Fraser Island in the spectacular Valley of the Giants. Part of the hike is dedicated to exploring the two largest trees on the Island - the Giant Satinay and the Giant Tallowood. The remaining time of the hike is dedicated to swimming in Fraser Islands must do perched lakes, Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby. As you walk under the forest giants from location to location, you will pass through incredible stands of brush box and satinay trees, open forest, heathland and untouched rainforest.
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DAY 1 - 7.1km
- Giant Satinay 7.2km return
- Giant Tallowwood 2.6km return
- 8:00am - take a 4WD transfer from Hervey Bay via the barge to the Eastern Beach of Fraser Island, to the access track at Poyungan Valley.
- Enjoy a lunch stop before hiking 7km through gradual rainforest as the track descends into the Valley of the Giants.
- Once you have arrived, set up camp, before undertaking some of the sidewalks.
- Optional side walks to the big trees; Giant Satinay, 7.2km return or Giant Tallowwood, 2.6km return
- Giant Satinay 7.2km return
- Giant Tallowwood 2.6km return
DAY 2 - 16.1km
- Wake up nice and early and transverse through the rainforest, on the 16km walk to Lake Wabby.
- Take a lunch stop at the Budjala Sandblow (additional 1.2km sidewalk return), enjoy scenic views out onto the Eastern Beach.
- Keep walking as you hike through dense tropical forest before arriving at the Lake Wabby lookout and walkers camp.
- Set up camp and go for an afternoon swim in Lake Wabby and walk on the endless sand dunes.
DAY 3 - 12km (optional 22.8km)
- Wake up early (5:30/6am) for sunrise at the lookout and see the sun rise over the eastern beach, with spectacular colours and views.
- Have a light breakfast and pack up camp ready for the next destination.
- Spend the day hiking through untouched rainforest and old ancient eucalypt forest, to the beautiful Lake McKenzie, distance is approximately 12km.
- Optional - take a challenge and complete the 22km option via Pile Valley, Central Station and Basin Lake.
- Once at Lake McKenzie, set up camp and enjoy a splash in the lake at sunset.
DAY 4 - 13.8km
- Spend the morning swimming at Lake McKenzie, also known by its indigenous name ‘Lake Boorangoora’.
- Enjoy the serenity of the secret hikers beach and have lunch at fenced, picnic enclosures near the lake.
- 10:00AM hike from Lake McKenzie to Kingfisher Bay Resort enjoying the peaceful and calm natural bush.
- Stop by a historical site: McKenzie’s Jetty.
- Arrive at the Kingfisher Bay by 2:00pm, enjoy a refreshing drink and snack.
- Ready to take the ferry at 2:30pm back to the mainland to meet your pickup from River Heads at 3:15pm.
3 DAY, COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE HIKE
Experience Fraser Island from East to West Coast!
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Take the challenge and adventure of the 3 day and 2 night coast to coast hike! As the name states, this adventure leads you to hike from the East Coast to the West coast of Fraser Island, seeing and experiencing the best Fraser has to offer! See the world famous Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby. Have a real adventure and experience Fraser Islands diverse landscape. See the best of Fraser's spectacular towering rainforest, pristine freshwater lakes, amazing sand blows and great scenic views.
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DAY 1 - 4.1km
- 8:00AM - take a 4WD transfer from Hervey Bay via the barge to the Eastern Beach of Fraser Island, to the entrance of Lake Wabby.
- Enjoy a lunch stop before hiking 3km via Lake Wabby to the walkers camp.
- Relax by stunning emerald Lake Wabby for a swim or go to the lookout and enjoy a scenic view of the vast Eastern Beach.
- Set up camp and spend the first night camping under the stars at Lake Wabby hikers camp
DAY 2 - 12km (optional 22.8km)
- Wake up early (5:30/6am) for sunrise at the lookout and see the sun rise over the eastern beach, with spectacular colours and views.
- Have a light breakfast and pack up camp ready for the next destination.
- Spend the day hiking through untouched rainforest and old ancient eucalypt forest, to the beautiful Lake McKenzie, distance is approximately 12km.
- Optional - take a challenge and complete the 22km option via Pile Valley, Central Station and Basin Lake.
- Once at Lake McKenzie, set up camp and enjoy a splash in the lake at sunset.
DAY 3 - 13.8km
- Spend the morning swimming at Lake McKenzie, also known by its indigenous name ‘Lake Boorangoora’.
- Enjoy the serenity of the secret hikers beach and have lunch at fenced, picnic enclosures near the lake.
- 10:00AM hike from Lake McKenzie to Kingfisher Bay Resort enjoying the peaceful and calm natural bush.
- Stop by a historical site: McKenzie’s Jetty.
- Arrive at the Kingfisher Bay by 2:00pm, enjoy a refreshing drink and snack.
- To take the return ferry at 2:30pm back to the mainland to meet your pickup from River Heads at 3:15pm.
3 DAY, GREAT SOUTHERN LAKES ADVENTURE HIKE
Experience six perched freshwater lakes, including the famous Lake McKenzie!
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Explore the Great Southern Lakes section of the Fraser Island Great Walk, on this 3 day and 2 night Adventure Hike. This hike explores six perched freshwater lakes: Lake Boomanjin, Lake Benaroon, Lake Birrabeen, Basin Lake and Lake McKenzie, with countless swimming opportunities. As you walk, enjoy the quiet wonders of the tracks as you explore ancient rainforests and pristine lakes. Be some of the only people to enjoy an epic sunrise and sunset at Lake McKenzie, an unforgettable memory. This hike also has the option to extend an additional night to explore the Pile Valley area.
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DAY 1 - 13.5km
- 8:00AM - take a 4WD transfer from Hervey Bay via the barge to the Eastern Beach of Fraser Island, to the entrance of Dilli Village to begin the hike.
- Walk the first 6.3km through the forest to Lake Boomanjin, where you can enjoy lunch and a swim.
- Finish the afternoon with a 7.2km hike to Lake Benaroon. Where you can enjoy a sunset swim and prepare your dinner.
- Set up camp and spend the first night camping at Lake Benaroon hikers camp.
DAY 2 - 14km
- Wake up early and have a hearty breakfast before departing on your second day of walking.
- In the morning hike 7.5km, via Lake Birrabeen to Central Station where you can enjoy your lunch and a walk through the rainforest.
- Take the optional 4km return walk through Pile Valley.
- Finish your afternoon with a 6.6km walk to Lake McKenzie, via Basin Lake.
- Once at camp enjoy an afternoon swim and a surreal sunset at Lake McKenzie.
- Set up camp and spend the night under the stars at Lake McKenzie hikers camp.
DAY 3 - 13.8km
- Spend the morning swimming at Lake McKenzie, also known by its indigenous name ‘Lake Boorangoora’.
- Enjoy the serenity of the secret hikers beach and have lunch at fenced, picnic enclosures near the lake.
- 1:00PM hike from Lake McKenzie to Kingfisher Bay Resort enjoying the peaceful and calm natural bush.
- Stop by a historical site: McKenzie’s Jetty.
- Arrive at the Kingfisher Bay by 4:00pm, enjoy a refreshing drink and snack.
- Meeting the 4wd transfer at 4:30pm to take the ferry at 5:00pm back to the mainland.
ADD ANOTHER DAY, MAKE IT 4 DAYS!
This walk has an option to add an additional day to walk through Pile Valley area to make this a 4-day hike, the alternative itinerary is below (additional cost add on is $100):
DAY 2: Lake Benaroon to Central Station, via. Basin Lake, spending the night at Central Station Hikers Camp.
DAY 3: Central Station to Lake McKenzie via. Pile Valley, spending the night at Lake McKenzie Hikers Camp
DAY 4 (same as original Day 3): Lake McKenzie to Kingfisher Bay Resort
This walk has an option to add an additional day to walk through Pile Valley area to make this a 4-day hike, the alternative itinerary is below (additional cost add on is $100):
DAY 2: Lake Benaroon to Central Station, via. Basin Lake, spending the night at Central Station Hikers Camp.
DAY 3: Central Station to Lake McKenzie via. Pile Valley, spending the night at Lake McKenzie Hikers Camp
DAY 4 (same as original Day 3): Lake McKenzie to Kingfisher Bay Resort
2 DAY, LAKE MCKENZIE ADVENTURE HIKE
Be the only people to camp at Lake McKenzie!
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Come on this 2 day, 1 night short hike and experience World Famous Lake McKenzie, also known by it's indigenous name Lake Boorwangoora!
Enjoy a great Eco Hiking Adventure on K’gari (Fraser Island) with a 4WD transfer that takes you to the central rainforest and ancient Wangoolba Creek. Get in touch with the real spirit of World Heritage K’gari as you walk along sand tracks under ancient rainforest trees. Concerned about preserving this unique environment? Be assured that by choosing our Eco Hike you’ve played your part in helping preserve World Heritage Fraser Island for future generations as we’ve off set your carbon footprint to make this a truly Eco experience! |
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DAY 1 - 6.6km
- 8:00AM - Take a 4WD transfer into Central Station to start the walk to Lake McKenzie.
- Optional side walk from Central Station to Pile Valley (an extra 4km return).
- On the way see the crystal clear Wanggoolba Creek, stop by the peaceful and beautiful Basin Lake before arriving at the famous Lake McKenzie.
- Spend the night camping exclusively at the Lake McKenzie walkers camp.
- Experience camping under the stars, and enjoy the peace and beauty of the lake at sunrise and sunset.
DAY 2 - 13.8km
- Spend the morning swimming at Lake McKenzie and enjoy the serenity of the secret hikers beach.
- Have lunch at fenced, picnic enclosures near the lake.
- 1:00PM - hike from Lake McKenzie to Kingfisher Bay Resort enjoying the peaceful and calm natural bush.
- Stop by a historical site: McKenzie’s Jetty.
- Arrive at the Kingfisher Bay by 4:00pm, enjoy a refreshing drink and snack.
- Meeting the 4wd transfer at 4:30pm to take the ferry at 5:00pm back to the mainland.
An adventure hike is a self-guided hiking experience for adventurers who want to carry their own backpacks! It's a great way to experience the true beauty of Fraser Island your way!
ABOUT THE HIKES
WHATS INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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WHAT TO BRING
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OTHER INFORMATION:
- Hike departs from our office in Urangan, Hervey Bay.
- Departure time approx. 8am (subject to change).
- Pickups available if you have pre-arranged - conditions apply, hotel/ hostel in Urangan only.
- 4WD transfer is with the tag-along tour (unless 4+ people, we will run a private vehicle).
- At times there are NO toilet facilities and human waste must be buried at least 50cm deep.
- Fresh water is available at each camp but may have to be treated first.
- Only some campsites are fenced from dingoes.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Minimum 2 hikers (for safety)
- Full payment required to secure booking
- Hiking on Fraser Island is subject to the Fraser Island Great Walk hiking tracks being open, based on a precipitation level - due to fire safety. This is monitored by Queensland National Parks, as they can close the hiking tracks with little notice especially in the warmer months of November to March. Therefore we only run this hike from March to October to ensure safety and confirmation of tracks.
- In the event of a track closure or dangerous weather conditions, beyond our control, Fraser Island Hiking will offer a full refund or an alternative option (such as a 2 Day Lake McKenzie Eco Hike, cost may apply).
- Customer cancellations less than 7 days prior to the hike date are not refundable - cancellations more than 7 days will get a full refund (private transfers, for 5+ people, will incur a $50 cancellation admin fee.
