#191
Allan Ward
2009-01-19
As I am employed on Fraser my oportunity to see first hand an abundance on features never seen anywhere else in the world so I recommend to all a must see visit.
Take a trip to Fraser Island
Wind down your window and throw away your normal city roads and suburban worries. Fraser Island will teach you all about wide open pristine spaces, unspoilt beauty, lush rainforests, stunning freshwater lakes and the exhilaration of driving on sand, not monotonous bitumen.
The world’s largest sand island is a haven for adventure. Explore in your own 4WD or take a tour bus or even a H3 Hummer. Tackle the inland bumps and humps through towering satinay trees, abundant forest and picturesque sand dunes. Enjoy an invigorating swim in the emerald waters of Lake Wabby where Hammerstone Sandblow forms a wall of sand at its base. Lake Mackenzie shines sapphire blue, blessed with shores of snow-white sand.
On the quiet side of the island, blend seamlessly with nature at the award winning eco resort, Kingfisher Bay Resort and village. They offer a range of accommodation, restaurants, tours and activities. On the eastern side of the island, 4WD enthusiasts, fishermen and families enjoy campsites with rolling surf views and endless kilometres of sand highway.
Shipwrecks and sheltered bays flash by your window but be sure to stop and enjoy the view. Climb Indian Head and gaze down upon schools of fish, sharks, dolphins, rays and turtles, enjoying their own sea safari. They are probably having just as much fun as you.
Getting there:
Access to Fraser Island is from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach.
Hervey Bay is located 290km north of Brisbane and accessed by road, rail and air. TravelTrain has regular Tilt Train services into Maryborough with direct connections to Hervey Bay on the TrainLink coach.
By train:
To book your Tilt Train rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Kingfisher Bay run vehicle barges from River Heads, about 15mins north of Maryborough on the road to Hervey Bay. The barge crossing from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island, takes approximately 45minutes.
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Voters Comments
Allan Ward
#192
Frank Neate
2009-01-19
This is a world-wide place of supreme importance. It is heritage listed and has all the ingredients for the discerning traveller wanting scenery, enjoyment, exploration and magic. This is a very special place which has been growing for thousands and thousands of years.
#193
Nathan Hedt
2009-01-19
Fraser Island is an awe-inspiring display of nature, from the grandeur of the towering trees to the pristine beauty of the beaches and lakes. Surely Lake Mackenzie is one of my favorite spots on earth.
#194
Hilary Leonard
2009-01-19
Just another reason to visit the Hervey Bay region - we just keep going back.
#195
Nalda Brett
2009-01-19
You can travel the world and visit many islands but Fraser Island has more to offer visitors in a natural enviroment.No 1 spot.
#196
Walter Rylatt
2009-01-19
There is only one Fraser island unmatched, unequaled and unique!
#197
Robyn Wells
2009-01-19
Would you believe I am 47 lived in Brisbane all my life and never been to Fraser!
#198
Marian Burridge
2009-01-19
Fraser Island is the 'Jewel in the crown' of Wide Bay.
#199
Charlene Hildebrandt
2009-01-19
I believe it would be a great place to have a holiday with the weather & sights to see also it would make a wonderful second honey moon after 50 years together
#200
Adrian Townsend
2009-01-19
Love the drive (4x4)( Love the fresh water lakes Love the beach fishing A must see location