The Journey

Your journey to K’gari (Fraser Island) with Mantaray Barges starts at Inskip Point, located in Rainbow Beach. Look out for our Green and Gold barges by the water's edge, which are easily recognizable as our signature colors.

It's important to ensure your vehicle is in 4WD and the sand track to the Mantaray Barges is in good condition before leaving the sealed road. Follow the instructions of our barge operators as they direct you onto the barge and park in the designated lanes.

To travel with us, you'll need a Mantaray Barges ticket, as well as a K’gari (Fraser Island) vehicle access permit and camping permit. These permits can be obtained either online or from our Mantaray Barges Office in Rainbow Beach.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Brisbane

  1. Travel North along the Bruce Highway to Gympie, take the Rainbow Beach exit as you come into Gympie on the right and follow the signs to Rainbow Beach.
  2. As you drive through Rainbow Beach take a left turn opposite the BP service station and travel about 1km to the roundabout.
  3. Turn right at the roundabout and follow the signs to Inskip Point.

From Bundaberg

  1. Travel South along the Bruce Highway to Gympie, take the Rainbow Beach exit on the right before KFC (Channon St) and follow this road until you reach a T intersection.
  2. Take a left turn and follow this road until you reach another T intersection and turn left again.
  3. Follow this road for approx 40 kms and watch for the turnoff to Rainbow Beach on your right.
  4. As you drive into Rainbow Beach take a right turn opposite the BP service station and travel about 1km to the roundabout.
  5. Turn right at the roundabout and follow the signs to Inskip Point.

From the Gold Coast

  1. Travel north along the Pacific Highway; take the Sunshine Coast Gateway Arterial exit and follow the signs.
  2. From this point continue travelling North on the Bruce highway Highway to Gympie, take the Rainbow Beach exit as you come into Gympie on the right and follow the signs to Rainbow Beach.
  3. As you drive through Rainbow Beach take a right turn opposite the BP service station and travel about 1km to the roundabout.
  4. Turn right at the roundabout and follow the signs to Inskip Point.

Once you arrive at Rainbow Beach pick up your Mantaray Barges ticket and K’gari (Fraser Island) Vehicle and Camping Permits, if you do not have them, at our office on the left as you first come into town.