DESTINATION: Fraser Island

Fraser Island

Also part of Great Sandy NP, Fraser Island is administered as a separate park to Cooloola. Covering 1653km², the island is the largest sand island in the world and is listed as a World Heritage Area. Known for its variety of wildlife (over 230 bird species), Fraser Island is a popular destination with its amazing geographic heritage, coloured sands, perched dune lakes, desert-like sandblows, saltwater fishing, walking and hiking trails. Camping, cabin and resort accommodation is available. There are no formed roads on the island, so it is necessary to take a 4WD for any exploring. There are barges operating from 4 different points on the island and mainland, and it is possible to arrive via light plane. There are prearranged tours and daytrips available for those interested in a guided service.


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Fraser Island boasts a wealth of natural attractions: pristine fresh water lakes such as McKenzie, Boomanjin, Allom and the spectacular Lake Wabby; crystal clear creeks - Eli Creek being the most well-known; Champagne Pools - wonderful swimming rock-pools; the amazing coloured sand formations known as The Cathedrals and the Central Station camping area and ranger station. On the eastern beach, near Happy Valley you will discover Fraser Island's own shipwreck - The Maheno.

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Fraser Island is home to thousands of species of birds and its warm waters attract dugong, dolphins and turtles. The magnificent humpback whales, with their young, pass on the western side of the island between August and November.

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4x4 and Camper Fraser Island
by JB
Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Fraser Island. Retrieved July 21, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/qld/fraser-island. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Fraser Coast South Burnett

Fraser Island's Lake McKenzie
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The magnificent natural playground of the Fraser Coast hosts diverse and unique landscapes, from intriguing coloured sands, rainforests, giant sand dunes and basalt headlands to tranquil lakes, beaches and national parks. Boasting the world's largest sand island 120km long and an average of 15km wide and magnificent waterways, the Fraser Coast offers a full range of watersports, including swimming, fishing and diving. Apart from a few areas of private land, Fraser Island is a World Heritage-listed national park; the only place on earth where rainforest grows from sand. more

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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Environmental Protection Agency

PO Box 155, Albert St

Brisbane, Qld 4002

Ph: (07) 3227 8185

www.epa.qld.gov.au

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