#421
David Harvest
2009-01-06
The best of its kind in the world
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
David Harvest
#422
David Harvest
2009-01-06
The best of its kind in the world
#423
janette schulz
2009-01-06
We were up there with 6 friends in August and had the best time - it is our third trip there and it is the most beautiful place in australia - from camping to the lakes to the wide open beaches, not to mention the fishing. Make the trip you wont be disappointed
#424
Melissa Kuhl
2009-01-06
Fraser Is. is one of the most laid back and relaxing places to holiday. It's handy if you have some 4wd experience though.
#425
Stacy Szczerbinski
2009-01-06
Fraser Island has it all - from tropical rainforests with bubbling brooks and quiet clear inlets through to beautiful beaches that go on forever. The perfect getaway, quiet walks, swimming, fishing, 4 wheel driving, nightlife, wonderful dining - in one - totally relaxing!
#426
Sian Davies
2009-01-06
An amazingly beautiful place.
#427
anne nioa
2009-01-06
A trip to Fraser is filled with the wonderment of our natural assets - a truly magical experience.
#428
Dawn Thyer
2009-01-06
We have been more that once to Fraser Island. Some of our children chose to honeymoon on Fraser. All have great memories of wonderful times on the Island.
#429
Karen Colley
2009-01-06
A truely amazing and unique place. We have camped many times on Fraser and they are some of the best holidays we have had. There are things you can only do or see on Fraser, nowhere else in the world.
#430
Donna Welch
2009-01-06
Spent five days at the Kingfisher Bay resort and it stands out as the most relaxing holiday I have ever had. Went on at least one 4wd bus tour each day plus two whale watch tours and splurged on an aerial trip across the island. Felt as refreshed as if we had been away for a month! Beds were comfortable and the food was delicious and plentiful.