Kingfisher Bay Resort - Fraser Island - Queensland - Australia
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A rare and beautiful holiday destination, at the start of the Great Barrier Reef.
Kingfisher Bay Resort offers a refreshing change from the hustle of mainland Australia, situated on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. The island’s untamed wilderness and rugged, natural charm entices from the first.
Once there, slip into island living and explore the hundreds of tracks which criss-cross the world's largest sand island. Immerse yourself in the ancient rainforests, which flourish in dune valleys, coloured sand cliffs on Seventy-Five Mile Beach or the mirrored lakes, ringed with gold, which tempt even the most reluctant swimmers.
Features
back to topEco Tours are a great way for you to experience the ever-changing, living museum of Fraser Island. Live-in Ranger Guides are locals who love the island and will provide you with a unique view which will make your day touring the island very enjoyable. Highlights include: Lake McKenzie, Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek, Pile Valley’s stunning Satinay and Brush Box forests, Seventy-Five Mile Beach's famous highway, The Maheno shipwreck and the coloured sands of The Pinnacles, the temperate fresh waters of Eli Creek and the mighty Stonetool Sand Blow.
Kingfisher Bay Resort’s specialist weddings team are on site to add the finishing touches to your special day and to recommend local suppliers.
Nature’s art-gallery turns on seasonal exhibitions: wild spring flowers, lazy summer days, the colours of autumn and wintry wilderness. And all this is just a 45-minute flight from Brisbane and a short hop from Hervey Bay on the stunning Fraser Coast. Don't miss the majestic humpback whales from August to late October. Morning cruises depart the resort daily.
- Four swimming pools
- Three restaurants
- Gift shop
- Massage, Spa and Beauty Centre
- Child minding
- 24 hour reception
- Safety deposit boxes
- Guest laundry
- Conference facilities
- General store
- Post office
- Playground
- Porter service
- Major credit cards accepted (surcharges may apply)
- Disabled facilities
- Tennis
- Water sports
Family Activities
- Junior Eco Rangers
- Swim in one of 4 pools – one heated
- Play tennis
- Walk on the beach
- Canoeing
- Ranger-guided walks and talks
- Low ropes experience
- Cook marshmallows on the camp-fire
- Make damper around the camp-fire
- Over 20 Ranger guided walks to choose from
Corporate & Group Activities
- Conference in the Wild
- Team-building on the beach
- Orienteering programs
- Themed events
- Barbecues in the rainforest at Central Station
- Massage and body treatments tailored to your group At Serendipity Spa Retreat
For Couples
- Bubble in the spa
- Champagne on the beach at sunset
- Picnic hamper and escape
- Sunset drinks at the Jetty Hut
- Personalised 4WD Tour
- Massage and body treatments at Serendipity Spa Retreat
- Romantic dinner or Cocktails in Seabelle Restaurant
Food & Wine Enthusiasts
- First class dining experience at award winning Seabelle Restaurant
- Bush Tucker Talk and Taste
- Fishing catch cooked by chef
Other Activities
- Experience Fraser Island’s annual Bird Week
- Hire a 4WD and experience beach driving on 75 Mile Beach
Facilities
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Sustainable/Ethical Credentials
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The resort’s architecturaldesign allows for minimal power requirements. In summer, windows and vents are kept open to generate the induction of cool air from the lower level and expel warmer air through loft vents. In winter, windows and vents are closed to create a glasshouse effect, trapping warm air inside the building. The energy saving created by this design feature has been calculated to save 480,000 kW hours of electricity each year.
Landscaping
Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village was landscaped to mirror the native vegetation and to ensure the protection of the gene pool. Existing vegetation on the site was protected to the greatest extent possible. Many thousands of plants were removed prior to construction and held in an on-site nursery for replanting later. A further 150,000 plants were raised from seeds and cuttings from the site. Queensland Forest Services raised 60,000 seedlings for the project.
Minimising Waste
The resort minimises waste production through reducing waste, environmentally responsible purchasing, recycling, reusing materials and, for example, placing refillable soap and shampoo dispensers in resort bathrooms thus eliminating packaging. Paper, glass, aluminium, tin and plastics are recycled.
Sewage Treatment
At Kingfisher Bay on Fraser Island the Rangers take pride in their sewage treatment. If you are interested you are welcome to inspect them and find out how their waste, shredded office papers and kitchen preparation scraps are turned into rich compost in the onsite worm farm and then used to grow herbs for the kitchen. This "ultimate recycling process" has its own interpretive signage.
Monitoring, Researching and Improving
Resort activities are monitored by sponsoring research of Fraser Island and the natural environment of the resort so any impacts can be minimised. This research examines flora and fauna species, wetlands, impacts of tourism, environmental interpretation and sustainable tourism at the resort. The results of research are made available to organisations and agencies such as the Environmental Protection Authority. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers on the island are also included in the research process and informed of findings.
Sustainable Awards
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Dining
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back to topFrom Brisbane
The journey is 4 - 4 1/2 hours drive north of Brisbane City. Join the Bruce Highway north of Brisbane. Stay on the highway through Gympie then take the Maryborough exit off the Highway onto the Maryborough Hervey Bay Road.
From Maryborough, follow the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road North toward Hervey Bay (16.8 kms). Turn right on to Booral Road and travel for approximately 12 kms. Then, turn right into River Heads Road and travel a further 9.6kms to arrive at Kingfisher Bay's Mainland Reception located at River Heads Shopping Village (on your right hand side). River Heads Road is locally named Ariadne Street.
From Bundaberg
The journey is 1.5 hours drive south. Follow the Bruce Highway south.Turn off at Torbanlea and follow signs to Hervey Bay (21kms).
Turn left onto the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road. Travel 0.7kms and turn right on to Booral Road. Travel for approximately 12 kms, then turn right into River Heads Road and travel 9.6kms to arrive at Kingfisher Bay's Mainland Reception located at River Heads Shopping Village (on your right hand side). River Heads Road is locally named Ariadne Street.
Kingfisher Bay Resort Mainland Reception - Shop 7/54 River Heads Shopping Village, River Heads Road,River Heads QLD 4655
(Note to GPS users - River Heads Road becomes Ariadne St just before the Shopping Village)
