What is the cheapest way to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay is to drive and car ferry which costs $8 - $160 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay?

The fastest way to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay is to car ferry and taxi which takes 54 min and costs $70 - $230.

How far is it from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay?

The distance between Fraser Island and Hervey Bay is 36 km.

How do I travel from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 54 min and costs $70 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hervey Bay?

There are 361+ hotels available in Hervey Bay.

Fraser Island to Hervey Bay - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay by car ferry, taxi, or car

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry
2. Take the taxi from River Heads to Hervey Baytaxi
54 min
$70–224
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Eurong to Wanggoolba Creekcar
2. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry
2h 2m
$8–153

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Map of how to get from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay.

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Distance: 35.8 km
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Fraser Island, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay. However, you can take the car ferry to River Heads then take the taxi to Hervey Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurong to Hervey Bay via Wanggoolba Creek and River Heads in around 2h 2m.

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