How much does it cost to go from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island?
How much does it cost to go from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island?
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| One Way Costs | Return Costs |
|---|---|
| Walk-on passengers | Walk-on passengers |
| $35.00 adults $18 children (4 – 14 years) infants (0 – 3 years) free. | $60.00 adults $30 children (4 – 14 years) infants (0 – 3 years) free. |
Can you get a ferry from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island?
Fraser Island Barges Barges and ferry services run daily from River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.
How much is the ferry across to Fraser Island?
The Manta Ray Fraser Island barge service operates two barges daily from 6.00 am to 5.15 pm (last barge to Fraser is at 5.00 pm, last barge off Fraser is at 5.15 pm)….Fares:
| 4wd (including passengers) | $130.00 return |
|---|---|
| 4wd + Caravan or Boat | $260.00 return |
| Motorbikes | $60.00 return |
| 4wd (including passengers) | $85.00 one way |
How long is the ferry from Hervey Bay to Fraser?
approximately 50 minutes
How Long Is the Ferry Ride From Hervey Bay To Fraser Island? Your journey from Hervey Bay (River Heads Ramp) to Fraser will take approximately 50 minutes. However, make sure you arrive at the port 40 minutes to an hour before departure. This allows time to drive and arrange vehicles onto the ferry.
Where do you get on the ferry to go to Fraser Island?
There are 2 departure points to Fraser Island: River Heads near Hervey Bay, or Inskip Point near Rainbow Beach. There are 3 places you can go to on the island from these departure points – either Hook Point on the southern coast, Kingfisher Bay on the west coast or Wanggoolba Creek on the west coast.
How do you get around Fraser Island without a car?
As Fraser Island has no bridges from the mainland, it can be accessed one of two ways: by boat or by air. Most people access the island by barge or ferry, which leaving from River Heads (near Hervey Bay) taking 20 minutes or Inskip Point (near Rainbow Beach) taking 10 minutes.
How do you get from Sydney to Fraser Island?
There is no direct connection from Sydney to Fraser Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, take the walk to Sydney airport, fly to Hervey Bay, take the drive to River Heads, take the car ferry to Fraser Island Kingfisher Bay, then take the drive to Fraser Island.
What is the best time to go to Fraser Island?
Spring
Spring or Autumn can be very modest in temperature making it the best time to visit Fraser Island, While September to November will see temps higher up into 23c range. December through February offers more outdoor activities in the sun.
Where do you fly into for Fraser Island?
Hervey Bay
The nearest airport to the island is at Hervey Bay, which is served by Virgin Australia from Sydney and Melbourne, and Qantas Link from Brisbane. From Hervey Bay, a bus connection can take a traveller to the ferry terminal at the southeast end of the bay, and then connects to Fraser.
Can I go to Fraser Island by myself?
You can go to Fraser Island on a day tour, or tour the island for up to 3 days on different types of guided tours or tag-along tours. If you are going on your own, it is all dependent on how long you want to drive around the island and see its different attractions.
How do I get to Fraser Island from Hervey Bay?
Barges and ferry services run daily from River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Services also run from Inskip Point to Hook Point in the south (note: these are run by the Manta Ray not by Fraser Island Barges).
Are there any ferry services to Fraser Island?
At present, all services are currently operating as normal in conjunction with the Queensland Government’s COVID Roadmap. Barges and ferry services run daily from River Heads (20 minutes south of Hervey Bay) to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.
How do I get to river heads from Hervey Bay?
River Heads is just a short 20 minute drive south of Hervey Bay. From River Heads, there are two different ferry operators either the Kingfisher Bay Ferry which arrives at the Kingfisher Bay Resort Jetty or the Fraser Venture which arrives at Wanggolba Creek – both are on the western side of Fraser Island. More about both of these options below.
What is the difference between the Fraser Venture and Kingfisher Bay ferry?
The Fraser Venture runs three return services daily from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creek and the Kingfisher Bay Ferry runs five return services from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay Resort.
