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K'gari Eco Walk

Walk Overview

EXPERIENCE THE WHOLE K’GARI GREAT WALK SUPPORTED PACK-FREE! 

Embark on an extraordinary 7-day, 6-night journey, merging our renowned Blue Lakes and Rainforest Eco Pack-free Hikes. Experience the remote marvels of the K'gari Great Walk with full support for an unforgettable adventure. Traverse under towering forest giants, encounter ancient wonders like the Valley of the Giants' millennium-old trees, and explore pristine freshwater creeks and lakes. Immerse yourself in the tranquil waters of five of the island's most stunning freshwater lakes. As you delve into the wilderness, relish the serenity, wander through majestic rainforests, and indulge in refreshing swims in the azure lakes with sandy shores.

Price $1860 per person + Kingfisher accommodation from $250 per night (twin share).  

 

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 7 days | 6 nights
 Tent Camping (4N)/ ACCOM (2N)
 80km | Moderate
 March to November
 From $1900 pp
 All Food Included during walk
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Itinerary

Walk under forest giants from location to location, while exploring sights such as incredible sand blows, 1000 year old trees in the Valley of the Giants and incredible freshwater creeks and lakes. 

  • Day 1 - Tuesday

    Dilli Village & Lake Boomanjin

        Walking Distance 14.1km

    • Wake up to the peaceful serenity of the bush, enjoy a light breakfast, and have a morning swim in the lake before starting the second day of your hike.
    • In the morning, hike 7.5km to Lake Birrabeen and continue to Central Station, where your support guide will provide a cooked lunch. After lunch, hike 6.6km to Lake McKenzie, passing through Basin Lake.
    • Upon reaching Lake McKenzie, your support guide will have your camp set up. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon swim, watch the sunset, and sip on a cold beer or a glass of wine while enjoying snacks and nibbles. Your guide will have dinner prepared for you to cook and enjoy under the stars around the camp table.

      Dinner options include fish teriyaki stir-fry or chicken pesto/tomato pasta. Dietary options available, menu subject to change.

     Overnight camping at Lake McKenzie 

    Note: Composting toilets and running water available at Lake McKenzie hikers camp. No showers.

  • Day 2 - Wednesday

    Central Station, Basin Lake & Lake McKenzie

        Walking Distance 14.1km

    • Wake up to the peaceful serenity of the bush, enjoy a light breakfast, and have a morning swim in the lake before starting the second day of your hike.
    • In the morning, hike 7.5km to Lake Birrabeen and continue to Central Station, where your support guide will provide a cooked lunch. After lunch, hike 6.6km to Lake McKenzie, passing through Basin Lake.
    • Upon reaching Lake McKenzie, your support guide will have your camp set up. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon swim, watch the sunset, and sip on a cold beer or a glass of wine while enjoying snacks and nibbles. Your guide will have dinner prepared for you to cook and enjoy under the stars around the camp table.

      Dinner options include fish teriyaki stir-fry or chicken pesto/tomato pasta. Dietary options available, menu subject to change.

     Overnight camping at Lake McKenzie 

    Note: Composting toilets and running water available at Lake McKenzie hikers camp. No showers.

  • Day 3 - Thursday

    Lake Wabby & Eastern Beach

        Walking Distance 15.1km

    • Wake up to an early morning sunrise on the beautiful and famous Lake McKenzie. Start your day with a fresh swim and a quick breakfast before beginning the last day of your hike.
    • Your support guide will meet you before embarking on the 12km hike to Lake Wabby. When you arrive, enjoy a bush picnic lunch at the Lake Wabby lookout before descending down to the sand dune and the sparkling emerald lake.
    • Take a relaxing swim in Lake Wabby and enjoy the sand dunes before taking a short 2km walk to the Eastern Beach, where a 4WD transfer awaits. 
    • The 4WD transfer will drop you at Kingfisher Bay Resort where you can check-in to your accommodation and relax (dinner not included). 

  • Day 4 - Friday

    Kingfisher Bay Relax Day

     Your relax day! 

    • Spend your day relaxing at Kingfisher Bay Resort and undertake one of the many different activities available.
    • Some options include spa, sports, short day walks, swimming, water sports, and whale watching (in season). 
    • Meals not included 

    Night spent at Kingfisher Bay Resort (price ranges from $250 twin share per night).

     

  • Day 5 - Saturday

    Badjala Sandblow & Valley of the Giants

       Walking Distance 18.5km 

    • 10am from Kingfisher Bay Resort your guide will pick you up (breakfast not included) ready to begin Part 2 of the hike. You begin your hike at M9, a meeting point along the K’gari Great Walk Track. The hike takes you through magnificent rainforest, and lust tropical landscapes to the Valley of the Giants. 
    • You begin your hike at M10, a meeting point along the K’gari Great Walk Track. The hike takes you through magnificent rainforest, and lust tropical landscapes to the Valley of the Giants.
    • Along the way you will be able to undertake two side walks. The first will take you to the Badjala Sandblow, where you can admire endless landscapes and the second is the Giant Satinay tree walk, where you will be able to explore one of the oldest living trees on the island.

      Dinner options include fish teriyaki stir-fry or chicken pesto/tomato pasta. Dietary options available, menu subject to change.

     Overnight camping at the Valley of the Giants

    Note: there is composting toilets and running water near the walkers camp but there are no showers.

  • Day 6 - Sunday

    Lake Garawongera & Petrie’s Camp

       Walking Distance 15.6km 

    • Wake up in the lush rainforest, among the tallest trees on K’gari, as you start your morning with a fresh breakfast. Embark on a short 2.6km walk to see the Tallowood tree, one of the biggest and oldest trees on the island.
    • Afterward, set off on your walk to the stunning, tea-tree-infused Lake Garawongera. Along the way, there is an optional historical site, 1km, that leads to Petrie’s Camp, which we recommend visiting.
    • When you arrive at Lake Garawongera camp, your guide will have set up camp, with wine and cheese waiting for you in the mesmerizing rainforest. Enjoy a nice dinner with your fellow hikers before a good night's rest.

      Dinner options include fish teriyaki stir-fry or chicken pesto/tomato pasta. Dietary options available, menu subject to change.

     Overnight camping at Lake Garawongera

    Note: there are composting toilets and limited running water (tour provides water) near the walkers' camp, but there are no showers—however, there is a lake!

  • Day 7 - Monday

    Flexible Hike Day - Central Station, Pile Valley & Lake McKenzie

       Walking Distance 9.5km 

    • Have a refreshing morning swim in the lake before setting off on your last day of hiking. Walk from Lake Garawongera to Happy Valley, on the Eastern beach, where you will meet your guide.
    • You will then be driven down the famous 75 Mile Beach, through Eurong to Central Station, where you will stop to enjoy your lunch. After lunch, hike through Pile Valley, where your guide will transfer you to another meeting point along the track, and from there, you will walk into Lake McKenzie to the secret hikers' beach (optional) 
    • Your guide will then pick you up and drive you back to Kingfisher Resort, ferry usually departs back at around 2:30/3pm, return time is flexible. 

Pack Free Walk Information

  • THIS HIKE COMBINES THE BLUE LAKES AND RAINFOREST ECO HIKES, WITH 2 NIGHT STAY AT KINGFISHER INBETWEEN
  • KINGFISHER ACCOMMODATION PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE SEASON (FROM $250 TWIN SHARE)
  • NOT INCLUDED: MEALS INBETWEEN THE HIKES AT KINGFISHER, ALCOHOL ON THE HIKES (OTHER THAN COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND BEER PROVIDED)
  • HIKE DEPARTS FROM OUR OFFICE IN URANGAN, HERVEY BAY, AT APPROX 7AM FOR THE 4WD TRANSFER TO THE ISLAND
  • PRE-ARRANGED PICK-UP AVAILABLE FROM HOSTELS/ HOTELS IN URANGAN 
  • 7 DAY, 6 NIGHTS (4 NIGHTS CAMPING, 2 NIGHTS AT ACCOMMODATION)
  • OPERATES MARCH to OCTOBER l
  • AROUND 80KM TOTAL WALKING
  • AVERAGE FITNESS LEVEL, WALKING EXPERIENCE
  • MIX OF FOREST AND BUSH TRACKs

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Pack-free hikes are a great way to enjoy the pristine beauty of K'gari without having to carry a heavy pack all day! 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Preparing you for a once in a lifetime experience

Please read the answers to the common questions we're asked below. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for answers to any other questions you may have:

All hikes depart from Hervey Bay, 6 Southern Cross Circuit Urangan, near the airport.

Hikes can vary from 2 to 6 people. Private transfers require a minimum of 4 people and a levy may apply.

Average to Moderate fitness required for 2 and 3 day hikes and advanced experienced walking required for the 4 day hike. Please note that for adventure hikes, walkers must carry all their own equipment, so hiking experience is recommended.

Adventure hikers take a 70litre hiking pack with all equipment and food, they have a transfer to the trailhead and a pickup at the other end but no support during the hike. Pack-free hiking is a camping experience where you can enjoy camping in the wilderness but not have to carry the equipment or worry about the food as all this is done by the support guide.

Please see the what to bring section of each hike. Adventure hikes and Pack-free hikes include different things, so please check this.

Yes, especially with a support guide or a transfer as we know where our hikers are and have emergency plans in place should something happen. Hiking is not recommended for single walkers, therefore all our hikes always run with a minimum of 2.

There is an age limit of 12 years and over. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are no upper age restrictions for walkers with suitable ability, however walkers with medical conditions should check with the operator before booking.

The climate of K'gari is subtropical, with warm daytime temperatures throughout the entire year. The winter months are from May to August, where the average temperatures are 14-25 C (57-77 degrees F). Winter is the drier month of the year and it is less likely that you will see much rainfall during walking season. If it does rain it’s generally short showers.

Yes we can tailor make a hike for 2 to 6 people, this is a private charter where you would only have your group on the hike and no other groups. Please note this would be priced as a charter price, not per person and would vary depending on length etc.

Yes, we offer a 4 day and 3 night luxury hike, staying at Waiuta Retreat at Kingfisher Bay, see here for more information.

We can also offer beach house accommodation for charter groups, subject to availability.