Fraser Island & Kingfisher Bay Resort Tour

Itinerary

Here’s what your day looks like on the Fraser Island & Kingfisher Bay Resort Helicopter Day Tour:

• Private helicopter flight from Brisbane to Fraser Island (30 minutes each way)
• Scenic aerial views of Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, and Great Sandy National Park
• Landing at Fraser Island and greeted by your private 4WD tour guide
• Guided 4WD tour of Fraser Island with stops at:
  Lake McKenzie
  Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek
  Maheno Shipwreck
  Eli Creek
  Champagne Pools
  75 Mile Beach
  The Pinnacles
  Lake Wabby
  Pile Valley
  Hammerstone Sandblow
• Gourmet picnic hamper lunch at a scenic location of your choice
• Free time for photos, short walks, or beach exploration
• Optional overnight stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort with access to dining, pools, and bushland surrounds
• Return helicopter flight back to Brisbane

What to Expect from the Fraser Island k'gari Helicopter Ride and Tour

Your day tour starts off with a magnificent helicopter ride that departs Brisbane. It's roughly a 30-minute flight from Brisbane to Fraser Island.

You'll get to see Brisbane's CBD, Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast, and the Great Sandy National Park along the way. The aircraft provides stunning views of the ground and water below, allowing you to see many of Brisbane and the surrounding area's most beautiful beaches, coastline, and natural wonders from the air.

This is a full-day tour, so the flight to the island is just the beginning. Once on Fraser island, you'll be met with a tour guide and your own private 4WD luxury vehicle - it's designed to tour the island in style and comfort, so you can enjoy all of the sights the island has to offer while benefiting from a smooth ride, not to mention a knowledgable guide that provides you with interesting commentary along the way.

Along the way, the day tour will have you seeing highlights like Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck, 75 Mile Beach, Indian Head, Champagne Pools, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, the Pinnacles, Lake Wabby, Pile Valley, and the sand dunes of Hammerstone Sandblow. These are just some of the many sights that you'll see in this hidden paradise - making it an amazing gift for yourself and family alike.

In the early afternoon, you and your other guests will be treated to a gourmet picnic lunch, and best of all, you get to choose where to have your lunch on Fraser Island.

For some, the tour of Fraser Island might be the end of the day, but for those who want to add a something even more special to the mix and extend the trip, a night at the Kingfisher Bay Resort is called for - a premium beach resort with all of the amenities imaginable, amazing food, and natural and native surrounds that make for a tranquil and relaxing stay. This is all about a helicopter flight, an island tour, and a night at a premier resort, blending seamlessly together into one amazing tour.

What's Included in the Fraser Island and Kingfisher Bay Helicopter Flight and Tour?

Your Fraser Island helicopter tour has you taking off from Brisbane in a state-of-the-art aircraft, complete with an air-conditioned cabin, noise-cancelling headsets, plush seating, ample legroom, and large windows for a fantastic bird's-eye view of everything below. Thanks to this luxurious helicopter flight, it certainly qualifies as an elevated escape.

The flight time is long enough to enjoy being in the air, but not so long that it gets boring, because once your helicopter lands at Fraser Island, you'll be spending the day seeing some of the most wonderful natural sights that Australia has to offer. You'll spend the day touring the island in a 4WD vehicle with a personal tour guide. They'll take you on a full tour of Fraser Island, including all of the most famous sights.

Here are just some of the things you'll get to see on this tour:

Lake McKenzie: A crystal clear lake known for its white silica sand and turquoise water, along with rain-fed water that's free of sediment, making for excellent swimming conditions.

75 Mile Beach - This is the natural highway that your 4WD vehicle will ride along for much of the way, and it's home to several major attractions, including Maheno Shipwreck, Champagne Pools, and the Pinnacles.

• Maheno Shipwreck: The remains of the SS Maheno, one of the island's most photographed landmarks.
  
• Eli Champagne Pools: Natural rock pools where coastal waves come crashing over the rocks - a refreshing saltwater spa-like experience.
  
• The Pinnacles Coloured Sands: White, orange, yellow, and red sand form large cliffs.
  

Central Station: This is a former logging camp that is now a picnic area surrounded by lush rainforests - making it the perfect place to stop for your picnic lunch.

Valley of the Giants: This is a remote rainforest area that has massive brush box and satinay trees, many of which are well over 1,000 years old.

You'll also get to see Wanggoolba Creek, Lake Wabby, Lake Birrabeen, Sandy Cape, Orchid Beach, Waddy Point, Pile Valley, Hammerstone Sandblow, and more. It really is an all-day tour.

As mentioned above, included with your Fraser Island K'gari tour is a gourmet picnic hamper that is loaded with premium charcuterie, with meats, cheeses, breads, and more, along with a bottle of high-end wine to wash it all down with. It's the perfect way to fuel up on energy so you can continue to enjoy this amazing tour.

Optional Add-On: A Night at Kingfisher Bay Resort

You then have the option to spend the night at the Kingfisher Bay Resort, a retreat that combines a bushland setting with calm waters, making for a relaxing island setting. What's interesting is that the Kingfisher Bay Resort has a variety of accommodation, including everything from self-contained villas and resort rooms to family-friendly lodges.

Even better is that everything is integrated into the surrounding environment in a natural way. Although it is a relaxed and tranquil setting, you can expect modern amenities.

Dining is another highlight, as the Seabelle Restaurant features refined bush-tucker-inspired cuisine with native herbs and local ingredients, along with The Sand Bar, a more casual bistro-style experience. There's also a cafe and a poolside bar.

Guests staying at Kingfisher Bay Resort not only have the opportunity to engage in some world-class dining, but also to enjoy a spa treatment or swim in the lagoon-style pools. After your stay, you'll get to enjoy the return flight to Brisbane, getting to see these amazing views from the air one last time.

About the Destination

K'gari, as the Butchulla people traditionally call it, is one of the most sought-after natural wonders in Australia. It is known as being the largest sand island on earth, and more importantly, the only place on earth where rainforest grows on sand, hence why some locations are often called rainforest beaches.

With towering sand dunes, freshwater lakes, rainforest, shipwrecks, and much more, it's an excellent place to spend the day with a loved one or friends.

Of course, one of the island's main attractions is Kingfisher Bay Resort, a retreat with a full range of amenities and accommodation. If you're looking for a mix of natural beauty and luxury accommodation, then a Fraser Island Helicopter tour makes for an amazing gift, whether for yourself, family, or friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to fly to Fraser Island from Brisbane?

The flight time from Brisbane to Fraser Island is roughly 30 minutes.

How far in advance should I book the tour?

The sooner you can book the tour, the better, although Rotor One always does its best to help customers handle last-minute accommodation and transport.

Is there a set schedule on this tour?

No, there is not a set schedule, as guests can choose which parts of the island to explore, whether the sandy beaches, the coast, or anywhere on land.

Is Fraser Island the biggest sand island in the world?

Yes, Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island.