Barge Information
How to get to Fraser Island
Manta Ray Barge
from Rainbow Beach
Manta Ray Barge is a locally owned Fraser Island barge service. Barges running daily, 365 days a year from Inskip Pt (near Rainbow Beach) to the southern tip of Fraser Island, Hook Point. The trip take approximately 10 minutes in travel time and operates daily 6.00 am – 5.30 pm. No need to book ahead, you can purchase barge tickets on the barge or alternatively you can book on Manta Ray’s website prior to travel, or call into their office at Rainbow Beach.
To drive on the island you will also require a Vehicle Access Permit from Qld Parks and Wildlife Service, which you can also purchase from the Manta Ray Barge Office or on-line at with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service or phone 13 74 68
Manta Ray Barge and Permit Office
66 Rainbow Beach Road
RAINBOW BEACH QLD 4581
Phone: 07 5486 3935
Mobile: 0418 872 599
Website: www.mantarayfraserislandbarge.com.au
Kingfisher Barges
from Hervey Bay
KINGFISHER BARGES
Kingfisher Barges run a barge service from River Heads (just south of Hervey Bay) to either Kingfisher Bay or Wanggoolba Creek. These barges run daily on timetables listed below and bookings are essential.
KINGFISHER BARGE TRANSFER TIMETABLE – Barge trip takes approx 45 minutes
Departs River Heads 6:45 9:00 12:30 15:30 18:45
Departs Kingfisher Bay Resort Jetty 7:50 10:30 14:00 17:00 20:30
WANGGOOLBA BARGE TRANSFER TIMETABLE – Barge trip takes approx 35 minutes
Departs River Heads 08:30 10:15 16:00
Departs Wanggoolba Creek 09:00 15:00 17:00
Times are subject to change due to tidal conditions landing in Wanggoolba Creek
Guests are advised to arrive at the Mainland Reception 40 minutes prior to barge departure for check-in.
Kingfisher Passenger and Vehicle Barge Check-In location
Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception
Shop 7/54 River Heads Shopping Village
River Heads Road
RIVER HEADS QLD 4655
(Note: River Heads Road becomes Ariadne St at the Shopping Village)
Phone: Australia Toll Free: 1800 072 555
Phone: 07 4194 9300 (International: +61 7 4194 9300
Barges Website: www.kingfisherbay.com