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From Brisbane
The journey is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours drive north of Brisbane City. Head out of Brisbane city on the Inner City Bypass onto Kingsford Smith Drive. Stay on Kingsford Smith Drive until you see the signs to the Airport on the Gateway Arterial Road. Once on the Gateway Arterial Road, you continue driving for around 10 minutes until you see a sign that says ‘Sunshine Coast’ on the left lanes.

Take this exit and drive for a further 10 minutes until this joins the Bruce Highway. You then simply follow the signs through Gympie then take the Maryborough exit. From Maryborough, it is simply a matter of following the signs and allowing 30 to 40 minutes for the trip from Maryborough to Hervey Bay. 

From Bundaberg
The journey is approximately 1.5 hours drive north. Follow the Bruce Highway south to the Fraser Coast. Turn off at Torbanlea and follow signs to Hervey Bay. Stay on the main road, which becomes Boat Harbour Drive, and follow the signs to Urangan Boat Harbour.

If you are catching the catamaran transfers at Urangan Boat Harbour
Urangan Boat Harbour is located at the south-east end of the bay. Once you have reach Hervey Bay stay on the main road, which becomes Boat Harbour Drive. Drive down Boat Harbour Drive all the way to the end and make a left hand turn and follow the signs to Urangan Boat Harbour.
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Secure Parking
Secure, uncovered car parking is located on the left as you enter the Urangan Boat Harbour car park. We suggest you drive directly to the Tourist Terminal to off-load luggage at the Kingfisher Bay reception then return to the car park. It is just a 100-metre walk away. All parking enquiries: +61 7 4125 4554.

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If you are catching the barge transfers at River Heads with your 4WD vehicle
River Heads is about 15 minutes north of Maryborough. Follow the signs to Hervey Bay and mid-way through the journey, you will see a sign for ‘RIVER HEADS'.  Turn right at this sign onto Booral Road, then travel for approximately 10 minutes until you will see a sign for 'RIVER HEADS Fraser Island Barges’. Turn right at the sign onto River Heads Road. From there, it is about a 10 minute drive straight to the ferry terminal. You should aim to collect your barge tickets at least 20 minutes prior to your departure.
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If you are catching the barge transfers at Inskip Point, Rainbow Beach with your 4WD vehicle:
Turn off the Bruce Highway at Gympie onto the Tin Can Bay Road; continue following all Rainbow Beach signs to township (approximately 60 minutes traveling). From Rainbow Beach follow Inskip Point Road to its end – where you will see the white barges. 
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