The Best of the K’gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk, Queensland
Lose yourself in the wilds of one of Australia’s premier walks
THE BEST OF K’GARI (Fraser Island) Great Walk showcases select stretches of the iconic, 90km walking track over three days.You’ll experience the unimaginable beauty of diverse landscapes, from the coastal bushland, through the heart of the rainforest, to pristine, white-sand freshwater lakes.This one-of-a-kind walk is not offered elsewhere on Fraser Island, a renowned UNESCO Heritage Site.
Departures & fares
7–10 May 2022
29 July–1 Aug 2022
From $2700pp twin share Single supplement $800
Expedition highlights
● Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of K’gari (Fraser Island) and discover unique flora and fauna, perched lakes and rainforests while you traverse the tracks in this world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site, famed for its exceptional natural beauty, outstanding coastal dunes and evolutionary history.
● Waiuta Retreat: Adjacent to Great Sandy Strait NP, our spacious eco-accommodation enjoys an elevated position capturing gentle sea breezes and a spectacular vista over the ocean. Tranquil, private and comfortable.
Walk your worries away on K’gari
● Day 1: Coastal Walk, McKenzies Jetty Walking: approx. 6–7km; 2–3 hours, easy
Board the 1pm barge to K’gari (Fraser Island). Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, dugongs and whales (in season). After lunch, transfer to the track near the historic site of McKenzies Jetty for a gentle walk through the forest and along the beach.
● Day 2: Lake Garawongera, Valley of the Giants Walking: approx. 10– 12km; 6 hours, easy–moderate
While walking keep a keen eye out for the abundant birdlife, echidnas and native flora as the trail weaves through forest, to Lake Garawongera. After lunch, descend into the Valley of the Giants. Encounter some of the island’s oldest and largest trees.
● Day 3: Dilli Village, Lake Boomanjin, Lake Benaroon Walking: approx. 15km; 6 hours; moderate
From Dilli Village follow the boardwalk across the creek where swamp banksia, melaleucas, sedges and coral ferns thrive. Continue through eucalypt forest to Lake Boomanjin, the largest perched lake in the world. After lunch continue to Lake Benaroon for a swim.
● Day 4: Lake McKenzie, Basin Lake, Pile Valley Walking: approx. 10km; 3.5–4 hours; moderate
Walk through rainforest into the Pile Valley. Cross Wanggoolba Creek en route to Central Station. After lunch walk into Lake McKenzie. Transfer by 4WD to Kingfisher Bay before the barge returns you to the mainland.