Getting There
How to get to Fraser Island.

Boasting stunning sand dunes, coastal heaths, rainforests, mangroves and eucalyptus, Fraser Island is the ultimate place to just relax as you lose yourself in the midst of nature.

Teeming with rare wildlife and a plethora of activities, it should come as no wonder that the island attracts tourists from all over the world. Indeed, between 350,000 and 500,000 tourists visit the island on a yearly basis.

How to get to Fraser Island

Located off the coast of Queensland, Fraser Island is a heritage-listed location that measures approximately 120km long and 24km wide.

Best of all, the island additionally includes a variety of camping spots, most of which are protected from dingoes and other such mammals.

With a plethora of energetic activities such as scuba diving, parasailing and the likes, Fraser Island is also quite accessible. In fact, it is only 190 miles from the north of Brisbane.

Getting there by Road

Several tourists and backpackers choose to drive to Fraser Island from Brisbane because of its proximity. In this case, visitors can expect a three hour drive if they are departing from the North of Brisbane through the Bruce Highway.

It is actually advisable to travel by road to enjoy the scenic views as well as the glorious biodiversity of the Fraser Island Coastline. Several agencies actually offer Discovery Trail packages to help you explore Fraser Island’s hidden attractions on your own four-wheeler.

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Tourists can book bus trips to the island through Premier and Greyhound. These normally depart from Cairns and Brisbane daily and will take you through Childers, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

It is also possible to book a bus trip from Sunshine Coast through Rainbow Beach and into Fraser Island.

Getting there by Air

Tourists who do not want to face a three hour drive can easily book a flight to Fraser Island. A flight from Brisbane to Hervey Bay can require around 40 minutes and tourists can book this trip through QantasLink.

From Sydney, visitors should allocate a flight time of around 90 minutes. Virgin Australia offers direct flights to Hervey Bay Airport on Fraser Island. These flights additionally offer connections from all major cities in Australia.

Through Virgin Australia, it is additionally possible to choose from a variety of Fraser Coast Holiday packages that suite different budgets and personal preferences.

Getting there by Sea

Ferry and barge services run daily to Fraser Island, enabling you to enjoy a relaxing trip to the Heritage-Listed stretch of white sandy land. Most barges and ferries depart from River Head, which is around 20 to 30 minutes from Hervey Bay.

Companies such as Fraser Venture offer no less than three return trips per day.

Getting there by Rail

A lesser-known fact is that it is entirely possible to travel to the island through Queensland Rail. This company offers daily services that run from Brisbane, Cairns and Rockhampton. These rail routes will take toursits into Maryborough West, where they can arrange for their own transportation to any other location on the island.

Some trains also make a stop at Howard, but in these cases, it is important to book in advance.

Map of Fraser Island

Explore more with our Fraser Island map and find your way around Australia’s world famous sand island. Zoom in on the map to discover more.

Facts + Weather

How big is Fraser Island? How was Fraser Island made? Where is Fraser Island? How did Fraser Island get it’s name? This special iconic place invokes so many questions – see our Fraser Island Facts page to get all the answers.

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About 'Fraser Island Australia'

Fraser Island Australia is a 'Web Magazine' website that is dedicated to all things related to Queensland's iconic great sandy island. We are passionate about Australia's great natural wonder, its vast beaches and lakes, its incredible vistas, its natural beauty and the unforgettable experiences that are waiting for all who visit. Our aim is to discuss Fraser Island, its history, its environment, its wildlife and its spectacular destinations. We hope that this website will inspire all who visit, just as much as Fraser Island has inspired us.

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