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Fraser Island | Queensland

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.

Main Attractions

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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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Fraser Island. Retrieved June 20, 2013, 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

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accommodation

8.4 km   Kristies on Fraser
8.6 km   Fraser View
8.6 km   Fraser Island Backpackers
10.3 km   Cathedrals on Fraser
18.4 km   Sunset House
18.8 km   Kingfisher Bay Resort
18.8 km   Fraser Island Waiuta Retreat
21.5 km   Fraser Island Hideaway
24.3 km   Eurong Beach Resort
24.7 km   Fraser Island Beach Houses

attractions

0.0 km   Rainbow Gorge - Kirra Sandblow Circuit
0.7 km   Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park
7.9 km   Eli Creek
8.2 km   75 Mile Beach
9.1 km   Maheno Shipwreck
12.2 km   The Cathedrals
18.9 km   Basin Lake Track
19.1 km   Lake Wabby
19.1 km   Lake Wabby Track
21.2 km   Lake McKenzie
23.5 km   Central Station
27.5 km   Cafe Balaena

hire

13.4 km   Fraser Island 4x4 Self Drive Tours

tours

1.9 km   Fraser Island Cool Dingo Tours
3.2 km   Fraser Explorer Tours
18.4 km   Fraser Island Day Tours
18.7 km   Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise
27.4 km   Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay
27.4 km   Shayla Sailing Cruises
27.4 km   DescaradA Charters
27.4 km   Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II
27.5 km   Blue Horizon Whale Watching
27.5 km   Tasman Venture Whale Watching
27.5 km   Hervey Bay DayTripper
27.5 km   Freedom Whale Watch and Dive Charters
27.5 km   Pacific Whale Foundation

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. more

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National Park Head Office

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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