Hervey Bay Transport And Hire Information
Hire Equipment
Aquavue (Torquay Beach) offers some activities and equipment for hire including:
Surry Bikes
Kayaks
SUPs
Beach Sports
BABY HIRE
The Breezy Co. Hire is Hervey Bay’s premium baby equipment hire service, specialising in seamless travel for families visiting the Fraser Coast and K’gari. We offer luxury pram hire, professionally fitted car seat hire, portacots, highchairs and essential baby gear. All are delivered directly to your holiday home, Airbnb or resort before you arrive. Trusted by over 85+ local accommodation partners, we make baby hire in Hervey Bay effortless, safe and beautifully prepared.
Book easily online or call 0493 482 382 to arrange your hire.
Travel lighter. Arrive relaxed. Holiday the breezy way.
Contact Richard or Danielle for all your hire needs, phone 07 5641 0530 or email herveybay@hireforbaby.com
Child Restraints (car seats, boosters for all ages)
Restraint fitting service (and delivery)
Sleep (portacots, bassinettes, cots
Prams (strollers, twins, joggers, prams, travel prams)
Feeding (high chairs, boosters)
Transport
There are several hire car companies in Hervey Bay including some that specialise in 4WD vehicles if you’d like to be adventurous and take a self-guided trip to K’gari (Fraser Island). You can also hire bicycles and scooters which are an easy way to navigate around the Esplanade and streets of Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay is serviced by Taxi, Uber and private transportation services.
Your Personal Driver Service call 0458 557 741 (highly recomended)
Hervey Bay Shuttle Bus Service call 0466 655 655
Sealink K'gari Ferry call 1800 227 437
Queensland Rail Travel call 1800 872 467
Greyhound Bus call 1300 473 946
K'gari Ferry
K'gari is accessible to 4WD vehicles only as all roads on the island are sand tracks and need both 4WD high clearance and low range to traverse the island (AWD vehicles are not suitable). The eastern 75-Mile Beach is only traversable 2-hours either side of high tide. Normal Queensland road rules apply to all tracks and beaches with speed limits on the beach up to 80 kph and 40 kph in shared zones and camping areas. The inland sand tracks are 30 kph. A Quensland National Parks Vehicle Access Permit is required to drive on the island, and camping permits are also required per person.
Getting to K'gari from Brisbane
Travel north on Bruce Highway to Maryborough then follow the signs to Hervey Bay. You will come to a well signposted right hand turn to River Heads. Follow this road and signs to River Heads. You will end up in the ferry ramp car park, the ticket office is on the right of the River Heads Ferry Terminal area.
Getting to K'gari from north of Hervey Bay
Follow the Bruce Highway south. Turn off the highway at Torbanlea following signs to Hervey Bay. You will come to a T junction, turn left and then, almost immediately, turn right which is signed River Heads and Kingfisher Bay Resort ferry ramp. Follow this road and signs to River Heads. You will end up in the ferry ramp car park, the ticket office is on the right.
FAQs
Q. How long does the ferry take to get to Kingfisher Bay Resort?
A. The ferry takes approximately 50 minutes, departing from River Heads (Hervey Bay), arriving at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Click to find out more information and to view the ferry timetable.
Q. Do you need a 4WD to drive on K'gari?
A. For independent travel you will need a 4WD, plus permit if you plan to drive in the Great Sandy National Park. You can pre-purchase your permit at the Queensland National Parks website. We also have guided 4WD tours that depart the resort daily, exploring the island's most iconic sights.
Q. What's the weather like on K'gari?
A. K’gari has a subtropical climate, meaning warm to hot temperatures year-round, with wet, humid summers (especially January-March) and drier, milder winters (June-August). The average summer temperature on K'gari is 29°C (86°F), average winter temperature is 22°C (72°F). Bring warmer clothing for cooler winter nights.
Q. Can you purchase fuel and supplies on K'gari?
A. There are multiple locations to access fuel and essential supplies including Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari Beach Resort (Eurong), Happy Valley, Cathedrals on Fraser, and Orchid Beach.
Q. How do I best prepare my vehicle and is recovery gear required?
A. The world's largest sand island requires a few 4WD tips and tricks to help plan your visit.
- Tyre pressure – Set it low, around 18 PSI when driving in the sand, as it increases the surface area for your tyre to grip, especially in softer sand conditions.
- Momentum – Keeping a steady pace is key, particularly when driving uphill on the tracks, to ensure that your tyres don’t sink into the sand.
- Technique – Drive to the conditions, and slowly work up your speed. The inland tracks have a limit of 30km/h - keep an eye out for pits and fallen tree branches. 75 Mile Beach has an 80km/h speed limit in some areas, however, it’s important to monitor the beach ahead of you and be cautious of washouts or run-off from nearby creeks.
- Planning – Travel along 75 Mile Beach travel during low tide times, where more of the beach is exposed and easier to navigate, and avoid driving two hours on either side of high tide.
- Recovery – Always pack a set of MAXTRAX + a snatch strap as your 4WD essentials.
- Courtesy – The inland tracks have a series of pull-off bays, allowing other vehicles to pass through. Be sure to give way to convoys and larger vehicles or coaches.
