Ferry To Fraser Island

The Sealink K’gari ferry leaves River Heads every day, landing at Wanggoolba Creek the crossing time takes around 30 minutes to complete.

This is one of the main entry points to the Island and it’s right across from K’gari Beach Resort which is directly opposite, The resort is on the west coast of the Island.

Your vehicle must be checked in before boarding, head to the ticket hut, go get your ticket then line up in the marked area, Please make sure to be ready to board at least 20 minutes beforehand.

Departing daily is the Kingfisher Bay Ferry which also departs at River Heads just out of Hervey Bay, Landing at The Kingfisher Bay Resort this crossing takes around 50 minutes.

You do not need a 4WD to access Kingfisher Bay Resort, but please note that you can not access any other parts of Fraser Island without a 4WD vehicle and driving on Fraser Island can be difficult.

Collect your ticket from the ticket hut and head over to the marked waiting area to board the Kingfisher Bay FerryOpens in a new tab., Please arrive at least 20 min early.

Tips To Read Before Going Over To Fraser Island

Do you need more information on a Ferry To Fraser Island? Please view it below. For all tours to Fraser Island please read our page for more info.

To find out how much fuel you can take to Fraser Island please read our page here, You also can find more information on if your 4WD needs a lift kit before heading over to the island.

Fraser Island does sell Diesel and there are many places on the island where you can find fuel but buying it before you come is a much better option.

If you are looking to camp on the island please note there is a campfire ban on most of the island, and don’t forget to bring your fishing gear as Fraser Island has great Whiting fishing most of the year.

Where To Book A Ferry To Fraser Island

Please Note:

ONLY FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON FRASER ISLAND

Fraser Venture Barge

Booking is essential. For availability and bookings call 1800 227 437.

To Check On Current Prices and dates please click here, Prices and times are subject to change.

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Fraser Venture Barge

Telephone (07) 4194 9300 or Freecall 1800 227 437 Fax (07) 4125 4000

For Current Pricing To Board the Fraser Venture Barge Click HereOpens in a new tab..

To Wanggoolba Creek

Departures from River Heads daily at:
8:30 am, 10.15 am, 4:00 pm
Arriving (Wanggoolba Creek)
9.10 am,10.55 am, 4.40pm

To River Heads

Departures from Wanggoolba Creek daily at:
9:00 am, 3.00 pm, 5.00 pm
Arriving (River Heads)
9.40 am, 3.40 pm, 5.40 pm
One Way Costs Return Costs
Off-Peak: $127.00 per vehicle (standard 4WD)
Peak: $142.00 per vehicle (standard 4WD)
Includes driver only.
$7.00 per extra vehicle passenger.
Off-Peak: $205.00 per vehicle (standard 4WD)
Peak: $230.00 per vehicle (standard 4WD)
Includes driver only.
$7.00 per extra vehicle passenger.
Off-Peak: $172.00 per vehicle (large 4WD)
Peak: $184.00 per vehicle (large 4WD)
Includes driver only.
$7.00 per extra vehicle passenger.
Off-Peak: $280.00 per vehicle (large 4WD)
Peak: $200.00 per vehicle (large 4WD)
Includes driver only.
$7.00 per extra vehicle passenger.
TrailersTrailers
Off-Peak: $79.00 under 4m
(including drawbar)
Peak: $91.00 under 4m
(including drawbar)
(boats, campers, caravans & trailers)
Off-Peak: $125.00 under 4m
(including drawbar)
Peak: $145.00 under 4m
(including drawbar)
(boats, campers, caravans & trailers)
Off-Peak: $103.00 over 4m up to 7m
(including drawbar)
Peak: $112.00 over 4m up to 7m
(including drawbar)
(boats, campers, caravans & trailers)
Off-Peak: $165.00 over 4m up to 7m
(including drawbar)
Peak: $180.00 over 4m up to 7m
(including drawbar)
(boats, campers, caravans & trailers)
Trucks to FraserOff-Peak: (Please Call) per truck (2 axles)
Peak: (Please Call) per truck (2 axles)
Motor Bikes Motor Bikes
Off-Peak: $73.00 per motorbike
Peak: $88.00 per motorbike
Includes rider only.
$7.00 per extra motorbike passenger.
Off-Peak: $115.00 per motorbike
Peak: $130.00 per motorbike
Includes rider only.
$7.00 per extra motorbike passenger.
Walk-on passengers Walk-on passengers
$40.00 adults
$21 children (4 – 14 years)
infants (0 – 3 years) free.
$65.00 adults
$35 children (4 – 14 years)
infants (0 – 3 years) free.

Kingfisher Bay Ferry

Telephone: Freecall 1800 372 737

To Kingfisher Bay

Departures from River Heads daily at:
6:45 am, 9:00 am, 1 pm, and 3:30 pm
Arriving (Kingfisher Bay Resort)
7.35 am, 9.50 am, 1.50pm, 4.20pm

To River Heads

Departures from Kingfisher Bay Resort at:
7:50 am, 10:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 5:00 pm
Arriving (River Heads)
8.40am, 11.20am, 3.20pm, 5.50pm

Kingfisher Bay Ferry Passenger Service:
One Way Adult: $40 / Child: $21
Return Adult: $65 / Child: $35

*All rates are valid until 31 March 2023
*Peak Dates: 17 Sep – 4 Oct 2022, 16 Dec 2022 – 16 Jan 2023.

We also have a list of other places you can drive on the beach found over here.

Daniel Clarke

The website is run by myself Daniel Clarke, I’m lucky enough to have been living in Hervey Bay, for 31 years so I’m classed as a local I have seen many changes over this time. Read more about us here

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