DennisN replied:

G'day teddy,J, try this website: http://www.hervey.com.au/FraserIsland/fraser7.htm All the ferry companies are listed as well as their contact phone numbers. If you can't get full info here try a search on "Google" using key phrase"Inskip Point ferry prices". I did, and thats where I got the URL above. There are 46 other references - I didn't chase them. Hope this helps mate. Dennis N

geoff Waye replied:

I hope the information below is what you are after

from inskip point (the very bottom of the island) to fraser it is a different situation. there use to be only one barge owned by the company that runs the hervey bay operations, they were charging $70 plus $4 per passenger ($82 vehicle with 3 passengers) this year a new barge started up in opposition, cheaper rates and longer hours of operation. the established operator has put on 2 barges and dropped the price to below cost to put the new boys broke. they are fighting on and we paid $40 and no extra for passengers a few extra dollars on the established operator but a hell of a saving on the old price which will come back unless travellers support the green barge the " manta- ray "

Regards Geoff

kevin replied:

three to four months ago we paid $30 and no extra for passengers.

Axel +Karen replied:

teddy.j ,,the prices vary ,time of year,and it would seem that even the weather forcast comes into play,,sept 2000 we paid $70 return vehicle only , was raining,,,, feb 2001 ,,,$70 one way ,vehicle only ,brilliant sunshine,,,,,,,sept 2001 ,,$65 return ,vehicle and camper trailer ,, forcast of rain,,,,Queens b/day weekend this year $50 return ,vehicle and camper trailer ,,,,great weather,,crowded like a free U2 rock concert,,, no rhyme or real reason ever given for the price variations when queried ,,,,you pays your CASH or you dont go,,,,Axel...

Dazmit replied:

Try this website: www.rainbow-beach.org/manta-ray.html

As Geoff said the Manta-ray is a few dollars more but it is worth it to have some competition otherwise it will be back to the rip-off prices. The manta-ray is also quicker & doesn't wait up to 30 minutes or more to fill the barge up before going.

Enjoy your trip.

peter replied:

i recommend the manta-ray. they give good service and without competition the other company with a monopoly will lift the price back towards $100. look for the green and yellow barge

Graham replied:

Was there A couple of weeks ago and it was down $20 !!!!!!!! 3 barges operating then and I doubt any of them making money..... Except when the fishing competition finished there was 4 barges operating and the que was up to over 115 vechicles long one moring for those trying to get back off the island... the beach was busier than Bourke St....

BTW if you like beach driving, it's a good easy drive from Noosa to Inskip Pt, via Rainbow Beach..... AND..... we loved our weeks stay at Rainbow Beach

enjoy.....

David replied:

G'day Teddy, just got back from Frazer Island last night, three barges opperating from Inskip, Rainbow Venture, Elmers and the Manta- Ray ( opposition ), the cost was $20.00 including trailers return on the R/V & E barges, opperates from 7.30am to last barge from Frazer at 5.30pm depending on tide, $30.00 return on Manta-Ray, i recomend this barge as they will go to and from the island with only one vehicle on board, you can also book ahead onto this barge & they will wait for you if you are running late, without this barge the prices will go straight through the roof overnight, you can contact the Manta-Ray directly on 0418 872 599, i have no affiliation with the Manta-ray, just sick and tired of paying over the top prices for a ten minute boat trip, regards, David.