Getting to Waiuta Retreat
From the Riverheads Barge/Ferry to Kingfisher Bay
Disembark at Kingfisher Bay Jetty.
Follow the main road leading away from the jetty.
At the roundabout:
Turn left and head uphill via James Cook Drive.
Turn right onto Kingfisher Heights Drive.
Important: Do not continue downhill past this turn.
Proceed along Kingfisher Heights Drive, and you’ll find Waiuta Retreat as the last house on the right.
Tip: You do not need a 4WD to drive within the Kingfisher Bay Resort area or reach Waiuta Retreat. However, exploring other parts of Fraser Island (K’gari) does require a 4WD vehicle.
From Overland/Inland
Approach the Kingfisher Bay Resort:
Drive down the hill, passing the service station and convenience store.
At the roundabout:
Turn right to head uphill on James Cook Drive.
Turn right into Kingfisher Heights Drive.
Avoid continuing down the main road past this intersection.
Continue along Kingfisher Heights Drive until you reach Waiuta Retreat, the last house on the right.
Plan Ahead for Island Adventures. While no 4WD is needed for the Kingfisher Bay Resort precinct, a 4WD is essential for exploring the rest of K’gari, including its iconic sites like 75 Mile Beach and Lake McKenzie.
Barge/Ferry crossing. Once you have secured your booking at Waiuta Retreat you should book your barge journey from Riverheads at https://www.sealink.com.au/kgari-fraser-island/ and from Rainbow Beach at https://mantarayfraserislandbarge.com.au
For further assistance, feel free to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you!
