#411
barry veitch
2009-01-06
Farser Island is magic. I could spend all day at central station just soaking in the atmosphere. The water,wildlife,birds and the soft sounds of the wilderness is like a healing touch to my soul.
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
barry veitch
#412
rosemary skinner
2009-01-06
So good, you'll want to repeat it. Memories forever.
#413
Cathy Bougoure
2009-01-06
I have been going to Fraser Island for over 40 years, and each time is as spectacular as the first time. The best place to relax and unwind - camping on the eastern beach, going to sleep to the sound of the surf - priceless!
#414
benn gibbs
2009-01-06
stunning.. one of the most natural places you can find, crystal clear water beautiful soft white sand. an absolute must..
#415
David Barclay
2009-01-06
Lakes, creeks, beach and space - awesome for camping and fishing.
#416
Rachel Knobel
2009-01-06
Great holiday spot for a family - just spent a week there for christmas!
#417
rebekah mabb
2009-01-06
more than beautiful and spectaular this place should be a wonder of the world...i would live there if i could...its just great in everyway!!!!
#418
Robyn Archer
2009-01-06
I went to Frazer Island in Year 12 on a school excursion and have never forgotten the experience. Beautiful lakes, long stretches of clean marvelous beaches and plenty to see and do.
#419
Rhonda Knuth
2009-01-06
We love the water right down near Rainbow Beach. Saw dolphins and turtles right off the beach. Great family destination.
#420
Reiko RAWLINS
2009-01-06
The Fraser is one of our favourite places. My husband worked many years with the Forestry and has many memories and tales of the good old days before the Island became as well known as today. Have camped and swam in the lakes on the Fraser, and fished and would love to be there soon.