This is the classic K'gari experience, distilled into a single day. We handle the barge crossing, the national park permit and the tide timing, then take you across the world's largest sand island in a comfortable 4WD with a guide who knows its stories.
It's a big day with a fair bit of beach and bush driving — and worth every minute.
Your day, stop by stop
- Morning
Barge across
Meet your guide, board the vehicle barge and cross to K'gari, swapping the mainland for sand tracks and beach highways.
- Mid-morning
Rainforest & Central Station
Walk a shaded boardwalk among giant satinay trees and the crystal-clear waters of Wanggoolba Creek.
- Midday
Lake McKenzie
Time to swim and relax at the island's famous perched dune lake, with its white silica sand and clear water.
- Lunch
Seventy-Five Mile Beach
Drive the sand highway along the eastern shore; lunch is included.
- Afternoon
Eli Creek & the Maheno
Float down fast, clear Eli Creek, then stop at the rusting hull of the SS Maheno for photos.
- Late afternoon
Return barge
Back across the barge to the mainland, tired and salty, with a camera full of K'gari.
What’s included
- Return vehicle barge / ferry crossing
- National park vehicle access permit
- Guided 4WD transport on the island
- Lunch and morning refreshments
- Local guide and commentary
- National park entry
Not included
- Hotel pick-up outside listed points (enquire)
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
What to bring
Bring swimmers and a towel, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), closed walking shoes, a light rain jacket, a refillable water bottle and a camera. Lake McKenzie and Eli Creek are the swimming stops, so wear your swimmers under your clothes.
