How much does it cost to take the barge to Fraser Island?
Fraser Venture Barge
| Return Cost | One Way Cost |
|---|---|
| STANDARD 4WD (up to 5.3m) Off Peak: $195.00 per vehicle Peak: $220.00 per vehicle (Vehicle only) $7.00 per driver/extra vehicle passenger. | STANDARD 4WD (up to 5.3m) Off Peak: $117.00 per vehicle Peak: $132.00 per vehicle (Vehicle only) $7.00 per driver/extra vehicle passenger. |
How much is the barge from Hervey Bay to Fraser?
Telephone: (07) 4120 3333 or Freecall 1800 072 555
| One Way Costs | Return Costs |
|---|---|
| Walk-on passengers | Walk-on passengers |
| $35.00 adults $18 children (4 – 14 years) infants (0 – 3 years) free. | $60.00 adults $30 children (4 – 14 years) infants (0 – 3 years) free. |
Where does the barge leave for Fraser Island?
There are 2 departure points to Fraser Island: River Heads near Hervey Bay, or Inskip Point near Rainbow Beach. There are 3 places you can go to on the island from these departure points – either Hook Point on the southern coast, Kingfisher Bay on the west coast or Wanggoolba Creek on the west coast.
How many barges does Fraser Island have?
The trip to Fraser Island from Inskip Point Rainbow Beach takes approximately 10 minutes and with 2-3 barges operating during peak seasons.
How do I book barge to Fraser Island?
Please call the Manta Ray Barge & Permit Office 5486 3935 to arrange Barge tickets and Qld Park permits, as the office is closed during construction of the new service station, or pay Cash on board.
How much is the barge from River Heads to Fraser?
$40.00 adults, $21 children (4 – 14 years), infants (0 – 3 years) free. $25 per item return or $15 per item one way for any luggage or other items which cannot be carried and kept with passengers during their journey.
How long does the barge take from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island?
approximately 50 minutes
The journey takes approximately 50 minutes. Guests are advised to arrive at the mainland reception 40 minutes prior to ferry departure for check in.
Where do I leave my car when going to Fraser Island?
Car parking is available in the secure lot at Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception, for those not taking a vehicle across to Fraser Island. $20 each night after that. PLEASE NOTE: There is limited availability, so booking in advance is recommended.
Can you swim around Fraser Island?
Fraser Island has many lakes you can enjoy. Swimming in the ocean along the coast is not recommended. There are dangerous sharks in the waters here you don’t want to meet. There are also very dangerous rip tides that cause problems even for the strongest swimmers.
Do barges go in the ocean?
Can barges go to sea? Barges are designed to be used on shallow inland waters. They are not considered sea-worthy watercraft due to their flat bottom hull and shallow draft. However, there are commercial ocean-going barges that are used along coastal routes.
What is the difference between barge and ferry?
As nouns the difference between ferry and barge is that ferry is a ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule while barge is a large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.
Can a barge cross the Channel?
Yes, narrowboats can and do go on places such as this and Breydon Water, Trent Falls, Bristol Channel and the Tidal Thames. But you can see they struggle here in these tidal waters, so clearly they would be in great danger in the sea or coastal waters on anything but the calmest days.