#21
Marion Wilde
2009-02-02
Experience the timeless tranquility of rainforest and crystal clear waters of lakes, creeks and ocean - Fraser is nature at its best.
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
Marion Wilde
#22
Helen Rosoux
2009-02-02
OMG, Beautiful place, Beautiful people and Beautiful cars.
#23
Kerry Davidson
2009-02-02
Camping on the beach on Fraser Island is one of the things everybody MUST do in their lifetime
#24
Katherine Aiello
2009-02-02
Fraser has something for everyone. The Mahono, the lake, the beautiful beaches and wonderful walks through the rainforest. Cocktails by the pool to finish off the day, while watching the sun set what more could you want.
#25
Kim Darnell
2009-02-03
This place is just as beautiful now as what it was 30+ years ago. Don't visit Queensland without a visit to Fraser Island.
#26
Kim Darnell
2009-02-03
This is Queensland. This is Australia. This is an amazing place. Love it!!!
#27
Frank Neate
2009-02-02
Fraser Island -- a most marvellous place to see and experience!
#28
john godfrey
2009-02-03
one of the natural wonders of the world
#29
Alan Wetton
2009-02-03
Nowhere on earth can compare to this idylic island. It has everything. Brilliant beach on the eastern side for any activity you desire. The fishing is fantastic. Inland tracks for walking or 4 wheel driving. Lake MacKenzie and Central Station are must do's on this Island paradise. Camping or Resort living caters for all. You owe it to yourself to come on over. This place must be No 1.
#30
Sharon Stutz
2009-02-03
Fraser Island will make an indelible impression on your mind! We love visiting Fraser Island and will go back time after time after time!