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How to get there
Where to stay
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Fraser Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fraser Island

Fraser Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fraser Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Fraser Island

Fraser Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fraser Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fraser Island

Plane

Although Fraser Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 29 km from Fraser Island. Bundaberg is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Fraser Island departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Fraser Island is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 247 km from Fraser Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

Although Fraser Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 29 km from Fraser Island. Bundaberg is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Fraser Island departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Fraser Island is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 247 km from Fraser Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Fraser Island

BDBBundaberg
MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay

Airlines serving Fraser Island

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,405 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in Fraser Island

Average rates range from around $313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $582 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fraser Island

Most booked hotels in Fraser Island

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Kingfisher Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Hiring a car in Fraser Island

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Fraser Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Fraser Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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