Kelsian (formerly Sealink Fraser Island)

SeaLink K'gari sits within SeaLink Marine & Tourism, part of the Kelsian Group, and connects you to UNESCO World Heritage-listed K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Ferries run from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay Resort on the island’s western side, and the same team offers guided tours and island stays to keep planning simple. Services depart from River Heads, about a 20-minute drive south of Hervey Bay. The trip across to Kingfisher Bay Resort usually takes around 45 minutes. Whether you’re rolling on with a 4WD for a longer stay or travelling as a foot passenger, getting to the world’s largest sand island is straightforward. You can book one-way or return fares for cars, motorbikes, trailers and foot passengers. If you’re driving in the Great Sandy National Park, a Vehicle Access Permit is mandatory—organise this with Queensland Parks before you go. Once on K'gari, SeaLink's family of brands has you covered. Kingfisher Bay Resort sits nestled along the western coastline and is accessible by 2WD for resort grounds, making it a welcoming option for families and couples alike. Secure dingo fencing, ranger-guided eco-adventures, interconnecting hotel rooms, self-contained villas, and holiday houses mean every style of traveller finds their fit. For those keen to tackle 75 Mile Beach and the island's rugged sand tracks, K'gari Beach Resort (formerly Eurong Beach Resort) on the east coast provides a 4WD-only base right on the doorstep of iconic landmarks — Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck, Champagne Pools, and more than 1,200 kilometres of sand tracks stretching in every direction. K'gari Explorer Tours (formerly Fraser Explorer Tours) also runs guided 4WD day trips and multi-day adventures from Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach—ideal if you’d rather let an expert do the driving while you soak up the scenery. You can bundle ferry travel and accommodation with touring, with options to start in either Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach. Nature lovers will find K'gari's wildlife calendar hard to resist. Platypus Bay, just off K'gari's western coast, becomes a playground for humpback whales between August and October each year, as thousands of these gentle giants rest, play, and nurture their calves in the calm, sheltered waters before continuing their journey south. The surrounding Great Sandy Region — recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere — is home to seagrass meadows, mangroves, coral reefs, and a remarkable mosaic of habitats supporting diverse marine life. SeaLink K'gari pays respect to the Butchulla people, the Traditional Owners of K'gari, and recognises their enduring cultural connection to the island, its waters and skies.

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