Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island, is a miracle of nature. It is famous for its ancient rainforests, mighty sand dunes, pristine freshwater lakes and streams and an abundance of birds and wildlife. On the ocean side of the island, the sands of Seventy-Five Mile Beach Stretch beyond the horizon. Aboriginal history claims the island as Kgari, meaning paradise. European history is rich with tales of shipwrecks, logging and sand mining. Its World Heritage listing ranks Fraser Island with Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef. As a precious part of Australias natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate and enjoy. Kingfisher Bay Resort, in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, offers a rare eco-tourism experience. Hidden among tree-covered dunes on the edge of the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, it is a relaxing haven. Kingfisher Bay Resort has won six Australian Tourism Awards and Discoverys Travel Channel names it Australias Best Beach Resort. Facilities North White Cliff, Fraser Island c/o Hervey Bay Mailing Address: PMB 1 Urangan , Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655. Fraser Island lies off the Queensland coast, a four-hour drive north of the capital of Brisbane. Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Qantas Airlines runs daily direct flights to the Fraser Coast/Hervey Bay from Brisbane and Sydney with connections to all other ports as well as daily coach and train transfers from Brisbane. Kingfisher Bay Resort is a 45-minute ferry ride from Urangan Boat Harbour in Hervey Bay. Coach transfers are available from all transport terminals in Hervey Bay to Urangan Boat Harbour. A vehicle barge departs daily from River Heads south of Hervey Bay Daily Catamaran timetable: Ex Hervey Bay: 8.45am, 12.00noon, 4.00pm, 6.30pm Ex Kingfisher: 7.40am, 10.30am, 2.00pm, 5.00pm Vehicle barge: Ex River Heads: 7.15am, 11.00am, 2.30pm Ex Kingfisher: 8.30am, 1.30pm, 4.00pm Extra Charges apply for catamaran transfers and/or vehicle barge. Not included in the room/ villa rates unless otherwise stated. Cots for 0-3 infants: Available on request. Children's accommodation (4-14yrs): FOC when sharing with adults and using existing bedding. CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be given if there is any cancellation Conventional vehicles can be parked free of charge in the open air car park at the Urangan Boat Harbour Terminal, or for an additional charge in the adjacent secure car parking facility. Four wheel drive parking is available free of charge within the resort grounds. All guests travelling via catamaran to Kingfisher Bay Resort are advise to arrive at the Urangan Boat Harbour Terminal 30 minutes prior to departure time for check-in.
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