Things to do in Fraser Island
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Lake McKenzie
Lake McKenzie is a 'perched' lake, formed by water accumulating on top of a thin impermeable layer of decaying twigs and leaves. Here you can exfoliate your skin with the mineral sand and soften your hair in the clear water. Lake McKenzie is possibly the most spectacular of Fraser Island's lakes, but Lake Birrabeen is also amazing, and usually less crowded.
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Lake Birrabeen
Lake Birrabeen is a stunning 'perched' lake, formed by water accumulating on top of a thin impermeable layer of decaying twigs and leaves. A lovely option when Lake McKenzie is too crowded.
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Lake Wabby
About 4km north of Eurong along the beach is a signposted walking trail to Lake Wabby. An easier route is from the lookout on the inland track. Wabby is surrounded on three sides by eucalypt forest, while the fourth side is a massive sandblow, which is encroaching on the lake at a rate of about 3m a year. The lake is deceptively shallow and diving is dangerous - in the last decade several people have been paralysed by doing so.
You can often find turtles and huge catfish in the eastern corner of the lake under the trees.
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Eli Creek
After rainfall this becomes a fast-moving, crystal-clear waterway that will carry you effortlessly downstream. About 2km from Eli Creek is the wreck of the Maheno, a passenger liner that was blown ashore by a cyclone in 1935 while being towed to a Japanese scrap yard.
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Central Station
In the middle of the island is Central Station, the starting point for numerous walking trails. Signposted tracks head to the beautiful McKenzie, Jennings, Birrabeen and Boomanjin lakes.
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Maheno Wreck
The Maheno was a passenger liner that was blown ashore by a cyclone in 1935 while being towed to a Japanese scrap yard and is now a major tourist attraction.
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Kingfisher Bay 4WD Hire
If you want to hire a 4WD while on the island, Kingfisher Bay 4WD Hire has a medium-sized fleet, from Suzuki Sierras to Landcruisers.
Advantages: Complete freedom to roam the island, and escape the crowds. Disadvantages: Having to drive in conditions where even experienced drivers often have difficulties, and being responsible for any vehicle damage.
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Orchid Beach
Orchid Beach is the last settlement on the island. Many tracks north of this are closed for environmental protection. The 30km of beach up to Sandy Cape, the northern tip, with its lighthouse, is off-limits to hire vehicles. The beach from Sandy Cape to Rooney Point is closed to all vehicles, as is the road from Orchid Beach to Platypus Bay.
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Footprints on Fraser
Get up close and personal with Fraser's unique environment when you walk the island with Footprints. The company runs four- and five-day guided walking tours that take in lake, dune and rainforest hikes.
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Indian Head
The rock outcrop of Indian Head is the best vantage point on the island. Sharks, manta rays, dolphins and (during the migration season) whales can often be spotted from the top of the headland.
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Champagne Pools
The Champagne Pools is the only safe spot on the island for saltwater swimming.
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MI Helicopters
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Fraser Experience
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Air Fraser
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