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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 836 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

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Orchid Beach, Fraser Island, QLD

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to Main Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wanyari-great views with whale watching decks

Orchid Beach is a small village in the quiet north-east of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. It has fewer visitors than the busy southern end of the Island and is situated on the eastern beach just north of beautiful Waddy Point. Wanyari accommodates up to 8 guests including children. The house was completed early 2007 and has a relaxed, contemporary feel with living over 2 levels. Downstairs are 3 bedrooms (2 with queen beds and one with 4 singles), a bathroom, separate toilet, laundry, large TV / rumpus room and huge deck. Upstairs is open plan with a large, well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel work bench, dining area and leather lounge. The master bedroom is on this level with ensuite and separate toilet. All the windows from this level have spectacular views of the ocean, beach, sand blows, Waddy Point or bush. There is a large deck on this level with a spiral staircase that leads up to our roof-top viewing deck with some of the best ocean views on the Island from Waddy Point to Sandy Cape. Great for whale watching during the humpback migration between July and September, or just for sitting quietly at the end of the day with a drink. The house has been designed to be sensitive to the environment and runs on 24 hour solar power, gas appliances and beautiful Fraser Island water. There is a gas BBQ on the middle deck, a traditional wood BBQ for cooking all those mud or spanner crabs, pippies and a fish cleaning table on the property. There is plenty of room for parking 4WDs and boats. We provide 2 complimentary kayaks for guest use, Our grounds have many bird attracting native shrubs & manicured lawn. A uniquely beautiful destination where you can be as adventurous or as relaxed as you please.

OUR RATES ARE:
$415 (6 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY)
$2650 PER 6 OR 7 NIGHTS OUTSIDE HOLIDAYS
$2850 PER 6 OR 7 NIGHTS DURING HOLIDAYS

Property manager

Graeme and Dot

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This property operates off the grid, it is essential for us to know the number of guests. No extra guests will be allowed beyond the confirmed number.
Please advice all ages of the party - Please note that bookings will not be accepted if this information is not provided.
If you are unsure about any details, please contact me through the message button before making a booking. The house is to be left clean on checkout

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orchid Beach

K'gari is home to this holiday home. Sandy Cape Lighthouse and Maheno Wreck are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Orchid Beach and Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orchid Beach, Fraser Island, QLD

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wanyari-great views with whale watching decks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanyari-great views with whale watching decks?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wanyari-great views with whale watching decks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wanyari-great views with whale watching decks located?

This family-friendly K'gari holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Orchid Beach and Waddy Point. Seventy-Five Mile Beach and South Waddy Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holiday Home

Very roomy, fully equipped with everything we needed, great views of Orchid Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanyari

Loved the location and the house was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property - highly recommend

We had a wonderful stay at this accomodation in Fraser Island. The place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was great, close to beautiful beaches. The owners were friendly and made the process super easy. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting Fraser Island! We will definately be staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, tidy and practical

The house worked extremely well having 3 couples in the one house with adequate facilities to accommodate everyone. Made the holiday thoroughly enjoyable, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful comfortable home. Easy to relax in! Has all the things you need for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was very clean, comfy beds and had everything we needed. Beautiful location with views and great hosts. No hesitation in recommending a stay at this property. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making memories at Orchid Beach

Our stay was wonderful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the beach fishing adventures around the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The house is beautiful with amazing views. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Holiday Home

We had the best stay here. We have stayed in quite a few places over our years of coming to Orchid Beach but this is the best by far. Great hosts, clean, well equipped and great layout. We will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orchid beach

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantstic view from all 3 decks

We had a family of 8 stay here. The house is amazing with room for us all to spread out. The house has spectacular views from all 3 decks and the breeze that comes through the back decks into the bedrooms is awesome. The owners Graham and Dot were amazing with communications as we were meant to arrive when Cyclone alfred came along. Cant speak highly enough of our hosts and their beautiful house. Thankyou GRAHAM AN decksreally cools
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location, and great home - very clean. We loved our time there
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time.

I would highly recommend this house for a family holiday. The views are spectacular & the house has everything that you need. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trever J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Loved our stay only issue was I should have booked longer Miss it already
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in this beautiful house with amazing view

Great view, lots of space and very well equipped house. Lots of kitchen accessories to cook.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Outstanding
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodation

The location is fantastic, house was beautiful, clean & easily accessible from the northern beach access ramp. Great native vegetation attracting lots of great birds. Awesome views especially from the top deck. Had the opportunity to meet the owners Dot & Graeme, fantastic helpful people. I would highly recommend this house. Kurt
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olivia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Honestly the house has everything you need. Great location. Not far from the shop if you need. The owners are lovely. We had such a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable & Relaxing stay

Dot & Graeme were incredibly welcoming and forthcoming with information not just about the property but also about the Island and what to expect when we stay. The house is very spacious and has incredible views which allowed us to watch the whales too. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!! Loved every minute of it! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Our family recently stayed at Wanyari, Orchid Beach for a special occasion and wish to thank our hosts Dot and Graeme for our lovely stay. The house was very comfortable and well equipped and both Dot and Graeme went above and beyond to help us make our stay and time there comfortable and trouble free. Great location with wonderful breezes which we were greatful of after a long day at the beach. Thank you both so much, we will definitely be going back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property!

The photos of this place don’t do it justice. Everything was great, from the home itself to the service provided. Would highly recommend. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Faultless - Fantastic hosts and getaway

The host were fantastic with their communication and the property was faultless. Great property for 2 families of 4, awesome location. Could not ask for a better experience. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommend to anyone heading to Orchard Beach to stay

Great View and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sammi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic time at Fraser Island and with 3 toddlers staying in a house was ideal for us. The house had everything we needed and more than we expected and the upper deck had amazing views. The hosts are very lovely and we’re very helpful with assisting us during the February floods and communicated with us a lot leading up to our arrival. Definitely recommend staying. 10 stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic For Families

What a wonderful place to stay. Has everything you need. It was clean and tidy. The view was so lovely. Has an amazing spacious kitchen plus a big bbq outside. Great lounge area for our large family. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Graeme and Dot

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English
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