This coastal port has boating, fishing, and ferries to the world’s largest sand island.
If you’re heading to K'gari (Fraser Island) from Hervey Bay, you’ll undoubtedly pass through River Heads. The coastal town is the main port for ferries to the world’s largest sand island, where you can hike rainforest trails, swim in freshwater lakes, and zip along sandy beaches in a 4WD. While K’gari is a beachside adventure playground for campers, River Heads camping options include caravan parks with powered sites, quiet rural homesteads, cabin rentals, and fun glampsites. Don’t just catch the first ferry out to the island, either—River Heads is a strategic spot for exploring the rest of the coast. There are plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, and paddling along the Susan River, the Mary River estuary, and the Great Sandy Strait. You might also spot dolphins, turtles, and dugongs along the shore during your next camping trip.