4 day K’gari Escape
Highlights
- Take a dip in Lake McKenzie
- Marvel at the Pinnacles coloured sands
- Float downstream in Eli Creek
Inclusions
- Return travel on the Tilt Train from Brisbane to Maryborough West – Economy Seat
- 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Hervey Bay
- 1 night 4 star accommodation at K’gari Beach Resort
- Meals as specified
- National Park fees
- 2 day guided 4WD coach touring on K’gari
- Return RailBus connection from Maryborough West railway station to Hervey Bay transit centre
Itinerary
Day 1: Brisbane to Hervey Bay
Travel aboard the Tilt Train to Maryborough and transfer to Hervey Bay by RailBus connection. Overnight at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Hervey Bay.
Day 2: Hervey Bay to K’gari (B,L)
You will be collected from your accommodation and transferred to River Heads for the ferry crossing to Kingfisher Bay landing on K’gari. Head inland by 4WD coach and visit Central Station and Pile Valley before cooling off in the crystal-clear water of Lake McKenzie. Stay tonight at K’gari Beach Resort.
Day 3: K'gari to Hervey Bay (B,L)
Enjoy a buffet breakfast before setting off to explore iconic Eli Creek where you can float along the shallow stream. Head to The Pinnacles coloured sands and learn about the Indigenous dreaming stories that surround them. Travel past Indian Head, the most easterly point of the island, to the Champagne Pools. Return along 75 Mile Beach and stop at the Maheno Shipwreck before boarding the ferry for the return trip to River Heads and your overnight accommodation at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Hervey Bay.
Day 4: Hervey Bay to Brisbane (B)
After breakfast, transfer by RailBus connection to Maryborough West railway station for the journey to Brisbane on the Tilt Train. Relax in your reclinable seat and take in the passing scenery before arriving in Brisbane in the afternoon.
(B = breakfast, L = lunch)
Departs from Brisbane
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026).
Price
Adult from $1135* per person twin share
Senior from $1065* per person twin share
Prices from other departure points available, please ask your travel consultant for details.
How to book
For more information or to book a rail holiday, please contact your local travel agent or call Viva Holidays on 1300 872 835.
Note: Please note Queensland Rail Travel no longer sells holiday packages. We advise our customers to visit their preferred local travel agent to book your next rail holiday.
* Conditions apply. Valid for travel between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026. From price is a guide only, subject to change and availability. Price is based on the lowest room category for travel in low season. For full terms and conditions contact your local travel agent or contact Viva Holidays on 1300 872 835.