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Separated
from
the
mainland
by a
narrow
channel,
Fraser
Island
is the
largest
sand
island
on Earth
and
an ecological
masterpiece.
Vast
tracts
of sand
dunes
with
deep
midnight
blue
freshwater
lakes
trapped
700
feet
(212
metres)
above
sea
level
are
balanced
with
lush
rainforest
and
surrounded
by endless
white
beaches.
Native
wildlife
abounds
including
dingoes,
brumbies
(wild
horses)
echidnas,
wallabies,
and
206
species
of birds:
Peregrin
Falcons,
Kingfishers
and
Jabirus
just
to mention
a few.
Fraser
Island
is World
heritage
listed
and
almost
the
entire
island
is protected
National
Park.
For
camping,
bush-
walking
and
four
wheel
driving,
the
unique
contrasts
of Fraser
Island
are
a must.
Deserted
sandy
beaches,
cool
eucalypt
forests,
with
crystal
clear
streams,
and
the
beach
and
lake
fishing
are
great.
There
are
shipwrecks
and
ancient
Aboriginal
sites
to explore
or just
draw
a deep
breath
and
take
in the
solitude.
200,000
people
visit
the
island
each
year,
but
don't
be surprised
if you
think
it's
deserted.
Many
people
choose
to pitch
a tent
on the
numerous
camp
sites
on the
island.
Happy
Valley
and
Eurong
Resorts
cater
for
fishing
guests
and
will
also
arrange
for
four
wheel
drive
hire
for
those
who
wish
to fly
in.
Accommodation
ranges
from
motel
units
to houses
and
flats.
Kingfisher
Bay,
an environmentally
conscious
resort,
is carefully
crafted
into
the
forested
contours
of North
White
Cliffs
on the
island's
untouched
west
coast.
The
resort
offers
a great
beachfront
location
with
every
amenity,
yet
blends
beautifully
with
its
surroundings.
There's
a 38
suite
resort
hotel,
formal
restaurant,
beachfront
brasserie,
bistro,
bars,
shop-
ping
village
and
recreational
activities,
plus
50 residential
villas
for
rent.
Access
by sea
from
Urangan
Boat
Harbour
(where
you
can
also
go whale
watching
in season),
or by
four
wheel
drive
if you're
already
on the
island.
How
to get
to Fraser
Island
By Beach.
For
an unforgettable
drive
head
north
from
Noosa
to Double
Island
Point
along
Teewah
Beach.
Access
via
Noosa
River
ferry
at Tewantin,
then
vehicular
barge.
Or take
the
highway
from
Noosa
to Maryborough
and
Urangan
Boat
Harbour.
Access
by ferry
from
Hervey
Bay.
No domestic
animals.
Road
access
on Fraser
Island
is by
four
wheel
drive
only.
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