Introducing Fraser Coast
Australia breaks another world record in the large and enigmatic category with Fraser Island. Off the sparsely populated pistachio-coloured Fraser Coast, you’ll find the area’s tourism ace. Not only is this one of the most interactive nature experiences on the planet, but it’s also the world’s largest sand island. Backpackers and flashpackers alike flock to this Queensland must-see to experience its unique ecosystem, vibrant colours and almost mystical air. Spend a night camping under the stars (or perhaps wishing upon them from a five-star hotel room window), experience the heart-racing thrill of driving a 4WD across a shifting tidal sandbar, or bushwalk to a luminous blue lake.
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Mellow Hervey Bay is the major access point for Fraser Island, and a good whale-watching spot from July to October. The mammals chill out in the bay for a while before trekking south to summer in Antarctica. Rainbow Beach, which has trippy sand and surf, is a second Fraser Island jumping-off point.
The northern coast is a land of rum, coral and sugar cane. Bundaberg, the largest town in the area, is home to Australia’s favourite distillery, which churns out a wicked, intoxicating, hangover-inducing rum by the same name – you’ll either love it or puke it up!
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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