Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island or Tiger Leaping Gorge?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tiger Leaping Gorge or Fraser Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Tiger Leaping Gorge and Fraser Island. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Tiger Leaping Gorge or Fraser Island?
Tiger Leaping Gorge
One of the deepest gorges in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge gets its name from legend, where a tiger used a great rock in the center of the gorge as a stepping stone to leap from one side to the other. It is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery on either side with the Yangtze River rushing down through its center. Visitors come to Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike and witness its natural beauty.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Australia.
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Tiger Leaping Gorge Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTiger Leaping Gorge $54Fraser Island $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Tiger Leaping Gorge is $54, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $243. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Tiger Leaping Gorge and Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTiger Leaping Gorge $13Fraser Island $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTiger Leaping Gorge $26Fraser Island $204
Compare Hotels in Tiger Leaping Gorge and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Tiger Leaping Gorge or Fraser Island? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tiger Leaping Gorge $17Fraser Island $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Tiger Leaping Gorge or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island and Tiger Leaping Gorge change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayTiger Leaping Gorge $28Fraser Island $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tiger Leaping Gorge $15Fraser Island $45
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $53
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $104
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour: $111
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $174
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $174
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $175
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $188
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group 4WD Adventure - From Noosa: $201
- Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour: $208
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $370
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTiger Leaping Gorge $6.46Fraser Island $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tiger Leaping Gorge and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island is more expensive. And not only is Tiger Leaping Gorge much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tiger Leaping Gorge is in Asia and Fraser Island is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tiger Leaping Gorge would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiger Leaping Gorge and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island than you might in Tiger Leaping Gorge.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tiger Leaping Gorge Expensive? and Is Fraser Island Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.