Fraser Island Great Walk
Fraser Island, Fraser Coast Area

Further Details:
The Fraser Island Great Walk can be done all year round, however spring is best for the wildflowers. The subtropical climate is moderated by sea breezes. There are often severe tropical storms from January to March. Highlights of the walk include: World Heritage Area; World's large sand island; perched lakes; towering rainforests; crystal clear creeks and follow pathways of butchulla people.
Fraser Island Great Walk is a well-defined sandy track, with a generally firm and stable surface. Some sections of track are soft sand, which makes walking slow and tiring. It is an e-permit camping area. Bookings are essential and fees apply. The walk takes up to eight days and is 90 kilometres in length. The walk has a hard classification and is suitable for those with a high level of fitness.
Fraser Island Great Walk traverses through the centre of the island past many of the island's beautiful lakes. It has access tracks to and from the beach, Hook Point to Dilli Village and from the western side.

Never walk alone! Walking in soft sand is tiring. Avoid crossing sandblows in the heat of the day. Always carry enough drinking water for the day's walk. Dingoes and other dangerous wildlife, including snakes, are also present. Never walk alone. Always stay dingo-safe on Fraser Island - never feed dingoes and stay with your children. Ensure no food is left in your tent. Swimming is not recommended in the lakes and creeks. Never swim in the ocean - there are rips and sharks.
A four wheel drive taxi can be booked to pick walkers up from barge entry points or certain track exits. Some track or sections may be closed due to extreme weather or fire events. Check the Fraser Island Conditions Report on www.derm.qld.gov.au/fraser before you head off. All walkers' camps have water tanks. Supply cannot be guaranteed. Treat all water before drinking.

How To Get There:
Fraser Island is about 300 kilometres north of Brisbane and 40 kilometres east of Hervey Bay and Maryborough. The island can be easily accessed from either Rainbow Beach or Hervey Bay. For detailed information, refer to the QPWS National Park web pages.