STORIES FROM 2009
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28/09/09 - More For Less On Fraser Island
Fraser Island’s untamed wilderness and rugged, natural charm entices from the first moment - providing 4WD adventure and excitement and a relaxing resort atmosphere that’s perfect for family holidays. <more>

24/09/09 - All The Ways To See The Whales
Hervey Bay’s whale watch season serves up some of the most prolific whale spotting this side of the east coast. And with the eleven-strong fleet heading chugging out into the Sandy Strait to spot the giant creatures at play – there’s plenty still on offer right up until the season ends on Oct 31. <more>

23/07/09 Picture Perfect Fraser Island
Calling all photography buffs! Bluedog Photography has teamed with Kingfisher Bay Resort to release a four-day photographic retreat on World Heritage-listed Fraser Island – mixing Fraser’s natural attractions with lessons in wildlife photography, framing landscapes and seashores, using natural lighting and camera techniques. <more>

13/07/09 Four Great Getaways in Four Iconic Locations
Introducing four iconic Queensland destinations; four unforgettable getaways; four Australian owned properties; and four great holiday deals that could see you horse riding and mustering on the Scenic Rim; bush walking in the Lamington Plateau; Whale Watching off Fraser Island or 4WDing on it; and luxuriating in elegant surrounds on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. <more>

10/06/09 - Great Atmosphere In Our Biosphere
Iconic Fraser Island is shaping up to be the ‘natural’ holiday choice this winter after being named one of Queensland’s top Natural Attractions in an official list released by Premier Anna Bligh. <more>

01/06/09 - On The Whale Trail In Hervey Bay
It’s not often that tourists will boast about being mugged on their vacation, but it’s a badge of pride for Hervey Bay holiday-makers, especially when their mugger is a forty-tonne humpback and ‘a successful mugging’ means a humpback has been curious enough to glide up to their whale watch boat for an extended look. <more>

June 2009 - ATE - News From The Kingfisher Bay Resort Group
Australia’s Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Explorer and Cool Dingo tour programs are designed to provide enjoyable nature-based tourism experiences on Fraser Island, while creating minimal impact on the environment. <more>

21/05/09 - Kingfisher's Chef Kim Reigns Supreme
Kingfisher Bay Resort’s Demi Chef, Chang Lae Kim, has proven he’s a dab hand in the kitchen by taking out a silver medal in the prestigious Hong Kong Culinary Classic competition recently. <more>

20/05/09 - Once In A Blue Moon On Fraser
This year commemorates an era in science which started with Galileo's observations of the heavens through a telescope in 1609. Four hundred years later, the ranger team at Kingfisher Bay will mark the occasion with some high-powered recreational astronomy on Fraser Island. <more>

09-16 May - You're As Welcome As The Wildflowers In May
May is the start wildflower season on Fraser Island and a great time to experience the Great Sandy National Park. The island is awash with colour, and plants such as the Wide Bay Boronia, Wallum Banksia, Swamp Mahogany Eucalypt and Paperbark Tea Tree are in bloom, attracting many birds and insects to the resort grounds. <more>

08/04/09 - Extra Barge Capacity To Fraser Island This Easter
Fraser Island Barges has announced additional vehicle barge services will operate to and from Fraser Island over the Easter period to cope with the expected influx of visitors. <more>

01/04/09 - Rare Bird Sightings At Kingfisher Bay
Whilst Kingfisher Bay is named after the Kingfishers that visit the area to nest and breed, the resort has welcomed some new visitors of the rare, feathered variety into the Fraser Island fold. <more>

27/03/09 - The Power Of An Hour At Kingfisher Bay
It won’t quite be a case of lights out, but power usage will be dimmed and trimmed at Kingfisher Bay Resort, from 8.30pm this Saturday, March 28, in support of Earth Hour. <more>

13/03/09 - Kingfisher's Doing It For The Kids
Kingfisher Bay is proud to partner with the Forget Me Not Children's Home for the fourth annual Forget Me Not Ball, to be held in the resort's Ballroom on June 13. <more>

11/03/09 - Hamish Hasn't Dampened Spirits On Fraser Island.
Guests and staff at Kingfisher Bay Resort haven’t let Cyclone Hamish rain on their parade – dreaming up some weird and wonderful entertainment to amuse during his visit. <more>

06/03/09 - Two Easter Deals on Fraser Island
Kingfisher Bay Resort and Eurong Beach Resort have released two deals which are sure to whet the appetite for World Heritage adventure. <more>

23/02/09 - Grab A Great Easter Deal Online
A family holiday at Kingfisher Bay Resort is both relaxing and affordable with the 'Stay Longer, Pay Less' Easter internet special. Once you arrive on Fraser - the world’s largest sand island - there are no traffic jams, no queues and, with a stack of nature-based resort activities to choose from, you can opt for the right blend of family togetherness these Easter holidays. <more>

18/02/09 - Come And Have A Sticky Beak At Bird Week
FRASER ISLAND: Birders of a feather will be flocking together at Kingfisher Bay Resort from May 9-16 for the annual ‘Bird Week’ festivities. <more>

17/02/09 - AIME News - Kingfisher Bay Resort Group
Queensland’s Kingfisher Bay Resort and Fraser Explorer Tour programs are designed to provide enjoyable nature-based experiences on Fraser Island, while creating minimal impact on the environment. <more>

01/01/09 - Summer Deal Extended 'Til March 31
Make the most of the summer months on Fraser Island with Kingfisher Bay Resort’s ‘Pay 2, Stay 3’ deal – extended until March 31. Book a summer holiday at the award winning eco tourism resort, travel to stunning Fraser Island before March 31 and for every two nights booked, you’ll receive a third night for free. <more>