Kingfisher Bay Resort

Multi-award-winning ecotourism resort, Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village is the place to pamper yourself after a hard day exploring the World Heritage wilderness of Fraser Island. Nestled among the tree-covered dunes on the edge of the calm blue waters of the Great Sandy Strait, this Fraser Island accommodation offers all the amenities of a modern resort while blending harmoniously with Fraser Island's sensitive ecological system.

Fraser Island is located off Queensland's East Coast, south of the Great Barrier Reef and north of Brisbane. From Brisbane, Fraser Island is 45 minutes by air or 4 hours by car. Fraser Island stretches for over 123 kilometres and is the world's largest sand island but by no means a desert as it features magnificent rainforest, beautiful fresh water lakes, spectacular Seventy-Five Mile Beach as well as shipwrecks and abundant wildlife. Fraser Island is a paradise for boating, fishing, swimming, exploring, bushwalking and four-wheel-driving. And Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village is the ideal setting from which to explore this amazing island.

Kingfisher Bay Resort is located on the western side of Fraser Island, directly opposite Hervey Bay. It is close to many of Fraser Island's major attractions. The resort itself is set in a natural amphitheatre, surrounded by bush and wildlife and overlooks calm island water.

Please note: As part of the airport upgrade and to accommodate the arrival of jet services, the Hervey Bay Council has imposed passenger pick up and set down charges. Due to this charge, Kingfisher Bay Resort has had to introduce a fee for transfers between the airport and the Urangan Boat Harbour. This fee will be charged to room and accounts payable on check-out. The fee is $7 one-way per adult and $3.50 one way per child.

Accommodation

Kingfisher Bay Resort is a 4 star, fully integrated resort development. It includes 152 hotel rooms, and 110 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained villas.

All Rooms Feature: Air-conditioning Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board TV STD/ISD phone Tea/coffee making facilities Private Balcony

Resort Hotel Room: Feature private deck with either bush or lake views. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults & Children.

Resort Hotel Spa Room: Feature private deck with either bush or lake views. Spa bath in bathroom. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults & Children.

Accommodation

All Villas Feature: Private decks with bush or sea views Fully equipped kitchen with microwave (dishwasher on request) Laundry Iron/ironing board TV Hairdryer STD/ISD phone Bedding, linen and towels supplied Overhead fans Insect Screens Bath/Shower

2 Bedroom Satinay Villa: Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed + 1 Bunk Bed. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

2 Bedroom Banksia Villa: Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds in loft. Loft access by ladder. (Not suitable for young children or the elderley). Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

2 Bedroom Cooloola Villa: Features spa in bathroom. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

2 Bedroom Pandanus Villa: Features Spa on deck. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

3 Bedroom Banksia Villa: Bedding is 2 Queen Beds + 1 Single Bed + 2 Single Beds in loft. Loft access by ladder. (Not suitable for young children or the elderley). Maximum room capacity is 6 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

3 Bedroom Pandanus Villa: Features spa on deck. Bedding is 2 Queen Beds + 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity 6 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

3 Bedroom Banksia Executive Villa: Bedding is 2 Queen Beds + 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 6 Adults & Children. [floorplan]

Dining

Maheno Restaurant & Lounge Bar: Casual dining overlooking the pool, serving a hot breakfast buffet, themed buffet dinners, hot and cold dishes and desserts, Seafood buffet on Fridays and Saturdays, lunches on the deck or poolside, and Island cocktails in the Lounge Bar, with live evening entertainment.

Seabelle Restaurant & Wine Bar: Award winning Australian dining experience, where Bush Tucker meets modern Australian cuisine. They serve fresh Australian seafood, have an extensive vegetarian menu, a selection of fine Australian wines, theatre style kitchen, large deck with bush views, and Bush Tucker and wine tastings.

The Sand Bar & Bistro: Overlooking the beach and 2 pools, it has a vibrant nautical atmosphere, where you will get fun, food and entertainment. Featuring a reasonably priced bistro menu, Gourmet pizza, Spit roast lunch on Sundays, Party nights, disco, karaoke, pool tables, games and poker machines.

The Pool Bar: Receive full bar service, specializing in cocktails, fruit smoothies and poolside snacks.

The Jetty Hut: Serves champagne and cocktails at sunset for groups, snacks, cold beer, soft drinks, coffee, confectionery and ice cream. You can even purchase hats, t-shirts, maps and all fishing gear.

Facilities

24hr Reception Business facilities Child Minding Free Parking Guest Laundry Non-smoking Rooms Pool/Spa Restaurants/Bars Tennis Courts 4WD Hire Petrol Post and EFTPOS Beauty Therapy, massage and hairdressing General Store - resort wear, provisions, newsagent, bottle shop

Kids Club & Junior Eco Ranger Program: Learning about the environment is fun for children. The resort has a free junior ranger program for children at weekends and during Australian school holidays. There is also a modern, purpose-built Kids' Club, open all year round.

Activities

Kingfisher Bay Resort offers a variety of day tours that depart daily from the resort. Please click on the Instant Quote button for Day Tours costs.

Full Day Eco-Tour of Fraser Island: Guests learn about the natural and cultural history of Fraser Island. Swim in the crystal-clear blue waters of Lake McKenzie, the island's most beautiful perched lake. From Central Station, walk along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek, as it flows silently through rainforest. Marvel at the tall, majestic satinay pine trees of Pile Valley. Drive along spectacular Seventy-Five Mile beach. Stop for a swim or paddle in the cool fresh waters of Eli Creek. Visit the Maheno shipwreck and marvel at the coloured sands at the Pinnacles. See ancient forest being uncovered as Stonetool Sand Blow moves across the island. Includes morning tea, lunch and national park fees. Departs daily from Kingfisher Bay Resort at 8.15am and returns approximately 4.30pm.

Whale Watch Cruise: Humpback whales travel to Hervey Bay from August to October. During this time about a thousand humpbacks spend anywhere from a day to two weeks relaxing and nurturing their calves in the sheltered lee of Fraser Island. Because the whales are taking time out from their migration they provide some of the best whale watching in the world. As they come in close to the boats they are easily seen in the clear waters of the bay. Marine rangers provide commentary and a multimedia presentation. Includes morning tea and National Park fees. Departs daily from August to October at 8.00am and returns at 12noon.

Getting There

Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village is just a 40 minute trip by fast catamaran from Urangan, Hervey Bay. Departures for passenger access operate four times per day. The vehicle barge operates three times per day from River Heads, 20 minutes south of Hervey Bay and is for 4WD access.

The resort offers coach transfers between Urangan Boat Harbour and Hervey Bay Airport. These transfers must be pre-booked in conjunction with accommodation reservation at Kingfisher Bay Resort and an additional cost applies.

Additional Information

• Instant Quote: Provides rates in Australian Dollars including GST
• Check In: 2.00pm
• Check Out: 10.00
• Reception: 24 Hours
• Address: Fraser Island Qld