- Address
- North White Cliffs, 4655
- Chain
- WV
- Opened
- 1992 (renovated 2006)
About Kingfisher Bay Resort Villas
Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas on World Heritage listed Fraser Island is in perfect harmony with its natural surrounds and offers a rare ecotourism experience for travellers. Hidden amongst the tree covered dunes on the edge of the calm waters of the Great Sandy Straits in beautiful Queensland Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is a relaxing holiday haven. In fact Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is the ultimate relaxing getaway providing an exciting wilderness adventure a romantic paradise a fun family holiday or an island conference retreat. The fully integrated large scale ecotourism resort which opened in 1992 setting bench marks in ecotourism which have been used by ecotourism ventures worldwide. The resort is designed to give guests an enjoyable nature based ecotourism experience on Fraser Island while creating minimal impact on the environment. Located on World Heritage listed Fraser Island which stretches for 123 kilometres and features beautiful fresh water lakes lush rainforests spectacular cliffs of coloured sands rare fens sand blows endless beaches shipwrecks wildflowers and abundant native wildlife and Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas provides a world class base from which to explore. The Resorts interpretive expert rangers take guests to explore Fraser Islands significant natural and geological features and interesting Aboriginal and European histories. They provide information and an environmental ethic on guided walks 4WD tours and marine cruises. Plus the resorts own grounds provide great fodder for many themed Ranger guided walks. Landscaping mirrors native vegetation and protects the islands gene pool walkways protect dunal systems. Self guided walking trails with interpretive signage and field guides help guests explore further. Rare acid frogs bats and sugars gliders can be spotted at night around the resort lakes. Ranger guided bird walks help guests discover some of the 354 species of birds recorded on the island.
Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is located on the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island the world largest sand island. The resort is access by 40 mins 4WD vehicle barge transfers ex River Heads or 40 mins ferry from Urangan Boat Harbour in Hervey Bay.