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PETER NICHOLSON
2009-01-12
A great place to get close to nature and away from the crowd. Lake McKenzie is a cool stop and so is a walk through the forest.
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
PETER NICHOLSON
#332
sheree james
2009-01-12
Fraser Island is an amazing place, its beautiful and there is so much to do , swimming, camping or just lazing by the pool!.
#333
Sue Newey
2009-01-12
This has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, peace and tranquility beyond belief. For those without 4WD I highly recommend the 4WD bus tour with the Rangers. Absolutely one of the most enjoyable and memorable getaways ever!
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Suzanne Gee
2009-01-12
Unique natural beauty at it very best - must be seen to be believed.
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john godfrey
2009-01-12
great beaches
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Nicole Fish
2009-01-12
Fraser Island - a must for every Queenslander to do at least once
#337
Sophie Radajewski
2009-01-09
Lake Mackenzie is just beautiful. A definite must.
#338
Erica MacPhail
2009-01-09
The best place to visit and unique for both local, interstate and overseas visitors. The island allows you to experience a great variety of different environments.
#339
Gordon Geritz
2009-01-09
A great place for everyone to relax and get away from the stress of everyday living
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Greig Bolderrow
2009-01-09
For so long this was an undiscovered gem, enjoyed by locals who knew just how peaceful and scenic it was. Now thankfully the world is catching on.