13 days in Fraser Island & Ballina Itinerary

Fraser Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake McKenzie, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Australian Sunset Safaris Day Tours, take a tour of Maheno Wreck, and kick back and relax at Indian Head.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Fraser Island online visit planner.

Sydney to Fraser Island is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight, ferry, and car. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Fraser Island can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Ballina.

Ballina is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of the Ballina Shire local government area. Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): look for gifts at Thursday Plantation Visitors Centre, appreciate the history behind Big Prawn, then learn about all things military at Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum, then take a leisurely stroll along Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Lighthouse Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: get in on the family fun at Macadamia Castle and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lennox Head Beach.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Ballina online visit planner.

Explore your travel options from Fraser Island to Ballina with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in January, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.