Images courtesy of Tourism Queensland (No.1-4) and Fraser Experience Hummer Tours (No.5)
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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#441
I have had 2 day visits to fraser island. The first time I was left behind and walked the island for 3 days, the second time I was so rushed to get back to the barge that I did not see much. I would love to spend more time there and really enjoy it.
#442
SHEER EXCELLENCE!
#443
I love this island! Each time we visit there is something else to see or do. Take the family 4WD for greater flexibility.
#444
Fraser Island is one of the most beautiful places on earth
#445
There is no place like Fraser Island it is truely a magical place with neverending things to see.. It is a place you just have to put on your list of things to do and see..
#446
I travelled on an organised tour of fraser island many years ago. There were only 2 australians on the tour bus of 30. I was proud to show off the most beautiful island in the world. It was a wonderful and surprising few days and I will definaltely be going again. It is definately a must see.
#447
Fraser Island is an island of rainforest, beautiful white beaches and crystal clear seas and lakes. Why wouldn't you want to go?
#448
take a journey to beautifui pristine Fraser Island there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world from the perched lakes to freshwater clear as a bell Eli Creek , the shipwreck,the beaches natural rain forest it is all there on Beautiful Fraser Island
#449
Magnificient place, great contrasts between rainforests, beachs and sandy areas. We are priveledged to have such an island on our doorstep.
#450
The water of the lake is so beautiful. there's no comparasin. Not only the Lake but the whole island is spectacular. Its one thing in the world that shows nature beyond anything man can imagine.