#451
Mark Blyth
2009-01-05
The diversity of the island is just so amazing. Beautiful freshwater lakes and a fantastic drive up the beach.
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
Mark Blyth
#452
Ken Nothdurft
2009-01-05
Fraer Island is pure nature at its best. It has not been spoiled. When you visit leave only your footprints and take away great memories.
#453
Dean Duckmanton
2009-01-05
This is a fantastic experience. To be able to drive/ride in an area like this is a must do.
#454
Cameron Riggs
2009-01-05
Fabulous rainforests and beautiful beaches
#455
m harrod
2009-01-05
World class holiday at our own doorstep.
#456
Cathy Fowler
2009-01-05
Fraser Island is a very great place to visit - it has its own unique beauty and experiences for all types of holidayers to explore.
#457
Steve Bryen
2009-01-05
The best adventure and the most beautiful scenery.
#458
Paul Bray
2009-01-05
Just finished a week there fishing and just resting and I can recommend it to anyone for the pure feeling of relaxation.
#459
Margaret King
2009-01-05
A special place of pristine beauty. The large trees growing in sand & crystal clear perched lakes are amazing.
#460
Jacky Cox
2009-01-05
Last year we had visitors from the UK - two elderly people in wheelchairs - whilst we could not get them around the island we spent the day around Kingfisher Resort and the beach - all had the best time!