Fraser Island
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Description

Just off the coast from Queensland's Hervey Bay, is World Heritage Listed Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand! Over 120 kilometres long and over 30 kilometres across at its widest point, the Island has developed over 800,000 years and is a unique natural environment.

Named 'K'gari' (meaning paradise) Fraser Island was home to the Butchulla people who lived on the island for over 5,500 years. Their heritage is evident in archaeological sites, midden heaps, ceremonial bora rings, and stone implements. European history credits Fraser's discovery to Captain James Cook. The island was named after Eliza Fraser in remembrance of her dramatic shipwreck.

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. For full details on each of these popular attractions of Fraser Island search under ""natural attractions"" on this website.

Fraser Island is home to several 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.

You can visit Fraser Island either by taking a cruise across the Great Sandy Strait and joining a guided 4WD tour, or as a foot-passenger to the western side, or by self-driving (for Four Wheel Drive vehicles only). Access requires crossing by either catamaran, barge, helicopter or charter aircraft.

Property Details

Other Information

Access Car

Four Wheel Drive vehicles only. Permit required from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Entity Restrictions

Camping and Vehicle Permits can be obtained from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

How To Get There

Vehicle and Passenger ferries operate daily from Hervey Bay and Inskip Point. Any vehicle going onto Fraser Island must be four wheel drive and a vehicle permit from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is required.
Helicopter and aircraft charter flights are available from Hervey Bay.

Today's Weather

Currently	Temperature	Sunrise	Sunset
Mostly sunny	14 °C	6:20am EST	5:08pm EST

7 Day Forecast

	Sun, 19 May	Mon, 20 May	Tue, 21 May	Wed, 22 May	Thu, 23 May	Fri, 24 May	Sat, 25 May
Forecast	Mostly sunny	Mostly sunny	Mostly cloudy	Rain	Clearing shower	Mostly sunny	Mostly sunny
Minimum	12°C	10°C	11°C	13°C	16°C	13°C	°C
Maximum	22°C	22°C	22°C	22°C	23°C	22°C	23°C

Weather last updated at 5:10am Sunday, 19 May 2013.

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