Fraser Island Company - Fraser Island and Reef Experience Package
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The Fraser Island & Reef Experience Package includes a 3 Day / 2 Night trip to Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef, 1 night accommodation at Kondari Resort in Hervey Bay and a 2 Day / 1 Night guided safari to Fraser Island with the Fraser Island Company.
Explore the reef in a glass bottom boat, learn to scuba dive, feed the fish, take a guided reef walk or walk to a deserted beach & live the dream. With exceptionally clear water year round, you may encounter turtles, dolphins & a large variety of coral & fish or even our giant manta rays.
Fraser Island Co. 2 day safari offers a fun filled tour of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Traveling in air-conditioned seatbelt equipped four wheel drive buses, this advanced ECO accredited tour visits Fraser Island icons. Expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable & experienced guides and the small group size allows personalized attention.
Tour Rates
Permanent Tent Accommodation (per person)
$863 Adult -Twin
$1204 Adult - Single
$504 Child (3-12)
$209 Infant (0-2)
Ensuited Accommodation
$1071 Adult - Twin
$1325 Adult - Single
$504 Child (3-12)
$209 Infant (0-2)
Valid to 31 March 09, subject to change.
Tour Includes
1 night Kondari Resort
- Hotel room
- no meals included
2 days Fraser Island
- Air-conditioned 4WD bus
- All meals included
- Twin/double accommodation in permanent tents
- Upgrade to ensuited cabins available
3 days Lady Elliot Island
- Return Scenic flight ex Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot
- Great Barrier Reef Island Marine National Park
- Eco tent cabin at Lady Elliot
- Upgrade to ensuited Reef Unit available
- All meals (except lunch)
- Free learn-to-snorkel lesson
- Unlimited beach & reef snorkelling
- Island historical tour
- 1 x Glass bottom tour with supervised boat snorkelling
- Guided Reef walking explorers tour
- Island bush tucker tour
- Bird watching tour (Oct-Mar)
- Barrier Reef walking at low tide
- Off-the beach whale watching (Jun-sept)
- Beach combing guided tour
- Turtle tour (Nov-Jan, Feb-Mar)
- Hands on Education centre
- Boule, Pool Table, Volley Ball, Table Tennis
Itinerary can change due to tides and weather conditions.
Itinerary
Day 1
The trip begins with a 35 minute scenic flight from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island (departs 10.40am daily or 3pm).
At Lady Elliot you will be met by an Island Activity Staff member, for an "Island Orientation".
Collect your snorkel, flippers and mask from Dive Shop.
Afternoon at leisure, to snorkel in the lagoon or coral gardens. Enjoy a buffet dinner in the Dining Room before evening activities, which may include presentations in the Education Centre, games and Turtle Viewing (in season).
Day 2
Take an early morning snorkel or walk around the island before a full buffet breakfast on the deck overlooking coral lagoon. Free activities during the day include Reef Walking tour (tide dependent), Island Discovery and History Walks, and Glass Bottom Boat Tour.
You can also try Scuba Diving. Equipment and complete instruction provided at the PADI Dive Shop (subject to additional cost and medical survey).
Day 3
Full buffet breakfast is included. Return flight to Hervey Bay departs the island at approximately 9.10am or 2pm.
Meet the Kondari courtesy coach at the airport for your transfer to Kondari Resort. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Hervey Bay.
Enjoy the resort's facilities and enjoy a swim in the pool or perhaps a hit of tennis. (room only)
Day 4
The day commences with courtesy transfers from Kondari Resort with your Fraser Island tour departing at 8:30am. Travel in air-conditioned 4WD bus taking in fabulous flora and fauna. Swim in crystal clear lakes and visit pristine rainforests. Highlights include the historic Maheno shipwreck, wildlife spotting from spectacular Indian Head, hiking into Lake Wabby, swimming down fast flowing Eli Creek and strolling through Yidney Rainforest.
Enjoy a relaxed barbecue dinner in a natural bush setting.
Overnight at Cathedral beach.
Day 5
Enjoy breakfast and continue with a full day's touring of famous Fraser Island landmarks. Enjoy scenic walks, refreshing dips and marvel at the highlights of 75 Mile Beach.
A delicious picnic lunch in included.
Return to Hervey Bay approx. 5.30pm.
Accommodation
Standard accommodation on both Lady Elliot Island and Fraser Island is permanent safari style tents. Upgrades to ensuited facilities are available.
What to bring
Swimming costume and towel comfortable walking shoes hat sunscreen insect repellent camera and a small overnight bag.
Exclusions
This package is not available for travel between 15 December & 15 January.
Lunch on Lady Elliot Island is not included in the package.
The Enviromental Management Charge is also not included and is payable direct to Lady Elliot upon check in.
