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Robyn Doyle
2009-01-14
My most favourite destination in Queensland
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
Robyn Doyle
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Deborah Crocombe
2009-01-14
Fraser Island is a most wonderful place to visit either in your own 4x4 or with one of the tour operators. Amazing history, flora and fauna, and very relaxing. Definitely a must do when in Queensland
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Sandra Lammas
2009-01-14
I used to camp at Fraser Island as a child and it's given my some of the most special memories to date. There is nothing like camping on Fraser Island and would recommend it to anyone. (P.S. The fishing is excellent too)
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Pamela Swain
2009-01-14
Hang on to your hats. You're in for an adventure of a lifetime. Bouncing along sandy tracks bordered by ancient forest, to discover one of Fraser's jewels in her crown. A crystal clear lake to swim in. Awesome.
#225
Ken Martindale
2009-01-14
Fraser is the largest sand island in the world. What a beautiful place to relax, unwind and enjoy!
#226
Caroline Towers
2009-01-14
I think that Fraser Island is a beautiful place and should be Queensland's number one place to visit. It offers a tranquil setting with picturesque scenery and is relaxing place to unwind. It is unique and people come from all over the world to see it and we lucky to have it on our own doorstep. If the island is treated with respect it will stay beautiful for generations to come.
#227
denise mcalpine
2009-01-14
Fraser Island is one of the most relaxing places on earth. This is our no stress holiday destination.
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John Beasley
2009-01-14
It's an "Out of this world" experience without leaving this world.
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Janice Stevens
2009-01-13
We spent our honeymoon on this amazing island 30 years ago today on 13/01/1979. It is still one of the most magical places in the world today. Definately a "must do".
#230
Sue Watson
2009-01-13
No.1 Must Do...Must Go 4WD TO SEE GRAND FORESTS GROWING IN SAND!COOL FRESHWATER LAKES!FANTASTIC FISHING!ADVENTURE AND WILDLIFE!RAINFOREST WALKS AND CAMPING ON THE BEACH!GET AWAY FROM CITY LIFE!