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Looking for an unforgettable group holiday on the stunning Fraser Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef?

Look no further than a Tasman Venture Island Escape; a customisable, all-inclusive group holiday experience on your own fully crewed private catamaran.

Cruise the west coast of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) and discover the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef in the comfort and safety of your own private charter. Our experienced crew will create a flexible itinerary tailored to the needs of your group. This allows you to choose the destinations, activities, and the length of your trip.

Guided Island walks, cruising, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, thrill-seeking tube rides, beach hopping, and wildlife spotting are many of the activities that you can include for your ultimate adventure.

Or, move at a leisurely pace. Read a book in the shallows of Lady Elliot Island, relax in the onboard lounge areas with friends, and enjoy the food and drink service as we sail through some of Queensland's most pristine island scenery.

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Fabulous afternoon of close encounters and great commentary.
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Charter Details

Choose from one, two, three or more days to cruise and explore World Heritage listed K'gari and the calm, protected waters of the Fraser Coast with your friends and family. Extend your stay to two or more nights to explore the southern Great Barrier Reef on a private charter cruising adventure. The Tasman Venture offers spacious, air-conditioned comfort for up to 40 passengers for day tours and up to 12 passengers for overnight escapes.

What to Expect
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What to Bring
Optional Extras
What to Expect
  • A tailored itinerary designed just for you - choose 1, 2, 3 or more days/nights.
  • The perfect getaway to World Heritage listed K'gari and the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Our Island Escapes Private Charters are ideal for friends, family groups or an extended family get-together including grandparents and grandchildren.
  • Capture beautiful Fraser Island sunset memories with your family and friends onboard our award winning catamaran.
  • Fully crewed catamaran to cruise, snorkel, kayak and explore the top destinations in the Fraser Coast.
  • A 20m liveaboard catamaran offering lots of space for everyone to enjoy.
Inclusions
  • Guided activities
  • Air-conditioned vessel
  • Freshly prepared gourmet meals inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea (all dietary needs catered for upon request)
  • Small group size (up to 12 passengers for overnight escapes and up to 40 for day escapes)
  • Drinking water
  • Exclusive private use of the vessel and Amphibious Watercraft tender
  • Professional, experienced local skipper and host
  • Snorkelling tuition
  • All activity equipment provided for your private use including kayaks, stand up paddle boards, inflatable tube, snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, stinger suits, and lifejackets
  • Linen including bath towels
Catamaran Equipment

Our spacious, 20 metre catamaran is purpose built to travel in open water conditions with exceptional stability while offering style, comfort, safety and privacy for guests.

She is equipped with:

  • Air-conditioned cabins with 6 double beds and 6 singles
  • 3 shared bathroom facilities with hot water showers
  • An air-conditioned saloon and lounge area in the centre of the vessel
  • Spacious foredeck, ideal for sunbathing
  • Upper and lower back deck with shaded area, perfect for relaxing out of the sun and for alfresco dining
  • Rear water-level platform perfect for safe entry to the water for snorkelling activities
What to Bring

As you will be on a boat it’s always best to pack as lightly as possible for storage purposes, so we suggest you will only need the following:

  • A day bag for beach visits
  • Clothing for the duration of the tour
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Toiletries
  • A beach towel (bath towels will be provided)
  • Swimmers
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Camera or phone to capture all of your memories
  • A book, music player or tablet (there are power points available onboard)
Optional Extras
  • Drinks packages available on request
  • Diving and snorkel tours arranged with Lady Elliot Island Resort at additional cost
  • BYO fishing gear - inclusive of rods, tackle and bait - for overnight charters only. Some fishing rods may be available by prior request.
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Flexible Group Holiday Itineraries

We design our Island Escape cruise itineraries around your needs! You’re free to enjoy as much action-packed or relaxing activities as you desire, whether that be:

  • Snorkelling in stunning marine locations including the beaches of K'gari, tranquil freshwater creeks and Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Swimming with turtles and manta rays off Lady Elliot Island (Seasonal)
  • Sunbathing on pristine and secluded white sandy beaches of K'gari
  • Kayaking on the crystal clear freshwater creeks of K'gari
  • Taking a thrill-seeking tube ride behind our amphibious watercraft
  • Or simply relaxing on board and spotting turtles and tropical fish from the shaded back deck

Suggested Itineraries

1 Day Escape: Remote West Coast K'gari Day Escape Expand

Our privately chartered Fraser Island Day Trip can accommodate groups of up to 40 people on an award-winning, fully crewed catamaran.

Departing from the Hervey Bay Marina in the morning, your private group will travel out to K'gari for a day of leisure and adventure. We'll return to the Marina around sunset, so you'll be back in time for dinner in town.

Just let us know the occasion and what kind of experience your group would like to have, and we'll take care of the logistics.

Our K'gari Day Trip is an ideal way to tour the beautiful Fraser Coast with a group of family and friends, whether you're enjoying your own backyard or celebrating a special occasion.

A great group party idea for:

• Birthday parties
• Post-wedding activities
• Extended family get-togethers
• Corporate team building
• Company end-of-year parties
• Friend & Family groups of all ages
• Hens or Bucks parties

 

2D1N Island Escape: Remote West Coast K'gari Overnight Escape Expand

A perfect group holiday for up to twelve people to enjoy an all-inclusive overnight escape on the Fraser Coast.

Enjoy two days of sun, sea and leisure as your group explores all of the fun to be had on and around K'gari. 

The onboard accommodation is family-friendly, and allows everyone to comfortably settle in and relax overnight. Our crew will prepare all meals, organise equipment for a range of activities, and recommend the ideal locations to visit depending on the level of activity your group would like to have.

With 30 years of experience and exclusive access to some of the most pristine remote locations, Tasman Venture is the perfect host to welcome you to the Fraser Coast.

We’ll take care of all of the logistics, so you can enjoy two idyllic days with family and friends on one of Queensland’s most beautiful islands.

3D2N Island Escape: Island Hopper & Great Barrier Reef Escape Expand

A magical private cruise for up to 12 people to island hop through the pristine remote areas of the Fraser Coast and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

A truly memorable experience for groups of all ages to relax in privacy on your fully-crewed catamaran for three days and two nights, exploring iconic Queensland destinations including K'gari and Lady Elliot Island. 

Your group will be able to set the pace, and our crew will organise the rest. Active groups may like to kayak on the tranquil freshwater creeks of K'gari, dive with the turtles on Lady Elliot Island, or snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. 

With 3 days and 2 nights on your own private catamaran, there will be plenty of time to relax onboard as our experienced local crew guides you through two spectacular World Heritage Listed sites.

The onboard accommodation is family-friendly, and allows everyone to comfortably settle in and relax over two nights. Our crew will prepare all meals, organise the equipment for a range of activities, and recommend the ideal locations to visit depending on the level of activity your group would like to have.

A very special escape for a honeymoon or anniversary, or for friend and family groups who would love to escape to paradise and experience one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef.

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Island Escape Locations

Our private catamaran has exclusive access to remote beach locations on K'gari. These secluded areas are unable to be accessed by other tour operators and are difficult to reach via land access.

For Island Escape bookings of 2 nights or more, we are also able to take your group to Lady Elliot Island located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Have another island in mind, or wish to extend to a longer escape? Please get in touch and we would be happy to discuss your ideas and organise a quote for you.

More information about our Island Escape locations:

Wathumba Creek and the Northern Wathumba Beach Expand

K'gari's iconic Wathumba creek transforms into a large ocean lake at high tide. Here you will have an opportunity to snorkel in crystal clear waters alongside turtles, rays and a variety of fish species in their breeding habitat. You can experience guided kayaking tours through the vast creek systems amongst stunning landscapes, or take a walk along the remote beaches. The Northern Beach at Wathumba has been likened to the pristine Whitehaven Beach and does not disappoint with its bright white silica sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Awinya Creek Expand

A kayaker’s paradise – paddle into the hinterland of K'gari through the fresh water of Awinya Creek, observing the local flora and fauna of this remote location including mangroves and diverse bird life. Thrill seeking water sports are also on offer at this location or take another opportunity to relax, swim or enjoy the beach.

Bowarady Creek and the Coloured Sands/Sandblow Expand

Immerse yourself in the stunning coloured sands of K'gari – and for the more energetic, climb  the steep sand dune lookout, where you can marvel at the 360 degree views of K'gari and Platypus Bay. Cool off with a walk along the freshwater creek and take a dip in the natural water hole where this creek system disappears up into the vast K'gari hinterland.

Lady Elliot Island and the Great Barrier Reef Expand

On extended escapes of 2 or more nights you can not only explore the above remote locations on K'gari but also visit Lady Elliot Island on the iconic Southern Great Barrier Reef. Anchoring in the sheltered waters off the Island your group will enjoy un-interrupted sunsets, ocean views, and a snorkelling experience that is widely regarded as being amongst the best in the world – with the coral cay being a sanctuary to over 1,200 species of marine life and an abundance of manta rays, turtles, and unspoilt coral reef.

Other northern Great Barrier Reef locations such as Lady Musgrave Island and the Bunker group are also on offer during extended escapes of 4-5 nights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the boat child-friendly? Expand

Yes all ages and ability levels are catered for. The sleeping areas have lockable doors for peace of mind at night times and life jackets and flotation devices are available for all water based activities.

Can we BYO wine and beer? Expand

Tasman Venture III is a licensed vessel but we do not offer BYO facilities. We offer drinks packages with all of our escape packages at an additional cost or you can choose to purchase as you go.

How many people can sleep onboard? Expand

Tasman Venture III can comfortably sleep up to 12 passengers on board with 6 double beds and 6 single beds.

Privacy screens and doors are available in all areas.

For more information on bedding configuration please send us an email enquiry.

Can we extend for longer than 2 nights? Expand

Yes, Island Escapes are very flexible and we would be happy to arrange a longer trip.

Please give us a call or send through an enquiry form to discuss a tailored option.

Can we visit locations other than K'gari or Lady Elliot Island? Expand

For extended escapes of 4-5 nights or longer, we can also travel to other northern Great Barrier Reef locations such as Lady Musgrave Island and the Bunker group.

If you have another location in mind, we would be happy to discuss it with you. Please give us a call or send through an enquiry form.

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We had never been to this side of the island before and found it absolutely magnificent. Remote deserted beaches... I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a unique, and definitely remote and beautiful side of Fraser Island.
Millie, Hervey Bay, Feb 2017

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