From the North
via vehicular ferry from River Heads, 20km south of Hervey Bay:
- Land at Wanggoolba Creek on the western side
of Fraser Island. There is no need to consider tides on this
route. However, barge bookings are essential and departure
times are limited.
- The most direct ferry is from River Heads (20km
south of Hervey Bay) to Wanggoolba Creek on the western side of the
island. (Other ferries operate from Urangan at the southern
end of Hervey Bay to Kingfisher Bay resort.)
For Barge bookings and prices phone (07) 4125 4444
- Barge departure times: 7:00am (Sat only), 9:00am,
10:15am, 3:30pm
Driving Instructions:
- From Hervey Bay drive 20km south to River Heads.
- Allow 30 minutes for check-in and barge
loading at River Heads.
- On landing at Wanggoolba Creek, lower
your tyre pressures, because you will be driving in soft sand.
- Follow the signs to the Eastern Beach at Eurong, about 17km. This route
also takes you past Central Station.
- At Eurong Beach Resort, drive out onto the beach, turn right and drive
south 200m to Eurong Second Valley. This is Eliza St.
- You will see the Australian flag flying above Fraser Island Beach
Houses and a sign identifying "Second Valley". Drive up off the beach and Reception
will be on your left. Welcome home.
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