Fraser Island | Accommodation, barges, tours, 4WD hire, travel information

Fraser Island is the largest island off Australia's east coast and the largest sand island in the world. It stretches for over 123 kilometres in length and up to 22 kilometres at its widest point. The local Aboriginals called it K’gari which, in their native tongue, means ‘Paradise.’

At Fraser Island you can view expansive coloured sand dunes, endless white sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforests, crystal clear fresh water and an abundance of native wildlife. Fraser Island is truly a precious resource, protected for all by its World Heritage Listing.

History of the world’s largest sand island

Fraser Island has extensive cultural and natural heritage. The island has an aboriginal history dating back well over 5500 years. The first European sighting of the Island was by Captain Cook in 1770, and it was in 1836 that the Island was officially given the name Fraser Island.

Since then Fraser Island has become both a traditional and European historical sight, ranging from aboriginal campsites, ancient archaeological sites, shipwrecks, former logging camps, as well as the truly
amazing natural history.

Fraser Island is home to an amazing array of native wildlife

The native Australian Dingoes are a popular and common sight on the Island and are thought to be the most pure strain of Dingo remaining in Australia. Over 350 species of birds as well as numerous reptiles and mammals including wallabies and possums are native to the area.

In the waters surrounding the island dolphins and dugongs are commonly sighted and from the high rocky cliffs at Indian Heads you can view humpback whales, rays and sharks in the sea below.

One of the most majestic features of Fraser Island is the vegetation

Fraser Island boasts a collection of unique eco systems from amazing subtropical scrub in the north, rainforests in the middle and mangrove
forests on the west side. Beautiful vegetation covers the entire island from the gullies to the highest of dunes.
Central station is fantastic place to visit, as it is the main hub for viewing the massive SatinayTrees, some of which stretch over 40 metres high. There are around 800 different plant species that grow on the Fraser Island,
some of these species are found nowhere else in the world.

Enjoy excellent fishing on Fraser Island

Beach fishing on Fraser Island is an unforgettable experience on its own, purely because of the beautiful natural surroundings. There is a great diversity of fish available due to the ever changing formation of the beaches that provides both shelter and food for a variety of fish.
You can enjoy fishing straight off the pristine white beaches (the best time usually considered for beach fishing is at dawn and dusk), or alternatively explore chartered fishing tours the waters around the Island via boat. There are also available for the keen fisherman.

Getting to Fraser Island
From Brisbane, travel by car, bus or train to Gympie on the Bruce Highway, about two hours north of Brisbane. From Gympie, travel east at Brisbane Road, to Tin Can Bay Road and follow the signs to Rainbow Beach on the Cooloola Coast. From the township of Rainbow travel north along Inskip Avenue for approximately ten minutes to Inskip Point.

Vehicle barges run continuously between Inskip Point and Hook Point on Fraser Island from 6.30am til 5.30pm each day.

Travelling on Fraser Island
Fraser Island is one of the most popular four wheel driving locations in Australia. Take a ten minute barge from Rainbow Beach to experience the wonders of the island. There is an actual beach highway (Seventy Mile Beach) that runs along the surf side of the Island. Travelling inland via 4WD you can explore the meandering sand tracks that link the beautiful lakes and rainforests.
However remember to carry essential spares with you as well as towropes and spades. 4WD hire is available from Rainbow Beach.

Relax and enjoy a tour with an experienced guide

Whether you are local to the area or an overseas visitor, enjoying a guided tour is a fantastic way to explore the many amazing attractions of the Fraser Island. Via foot, four wheel drive, boat, plane or helicopter are the many ways that you can tour the island with fully qualified and experienced guides. Many choose to just sit back, relax and let someone else do the driving whilst enjoying many of the island's highlights including freshwater lakes, the Maheno Shipwreck, lush rainforests, coloured sands and magnificent 75-mile beach.

Accommodation

The accommodation available on Fraser Island ranges from back to basics camping, to resort style accommodation. There are two main resorts at each end of Fraser Island - Kingfisher and Eurong Beach Resort.

Camping is available on both national park and private camping grounds.
Here you will find basic facilities at the 6 national park campgrounds which include showers, toilets, picnic tables, bbq’s and tap water. There are plenty of gorgeous camping spots along the beach, however this is only permitted in the signed areas and no facilities are provided.

There's more to explore in the Gympie Cooloola Region
Travel the gorgeous surrounds of Fraser Island and explore the National Parks, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, and the
stunning aquatic playground of the Great Sandy Strait.

Head west from the Cooloola Coast and you will find Gympie. Gympie is a beautiful city surrounded by rolling green hills, abundant flowers and native birds, with the Mary River flowing through it. Gympie is a historic city with a range of accomodation, dining and recreational activites to suit everyone.

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