Fraser Island
The Maheno was a passenger liner that was blown ashore by a cyclone in 1935, while being towed to a Japanese scrap yard. Its photogenic, oxidised bones,…
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The local Butchulla people call it K’gari – 'paradise' – and for good reason. Sculpted by wind, sand and surf, the striking blue freshwater lakes, crystalline creeks, giant dunes and lush rainforests of this gigantic sandbar form an enigmatic island paradise unlike any other. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world (measuring 120km by 15km) and the only known place where rainforest grows on sand.
Fraser Island
The Maheno was a passenger liner that was blown ashore by a cyclone in 1935, while being towed to a Japanese scrap yard. Its photogenic, oxidised bones,…
Fraser Island
Make sure you break your 4WD safari at these multicoloured sand cliffs – they're a photographer's delight.
Fraser Island
Dating from 1870, this heritage lighthouse sits on the northernmost tip of Fraser Island. Only hikers and intrepid 4WD drivers can get here, and the…
Fraser Island
Named by Captain Cook for the 'Indians' he saw assembled there, this headland offers fantastic sea views, and occasional sightings of whales, dolphins and…
Fraser Island
This lovely stretch of Fraser Island's east coast can pose complications for 4WDers trying to pass at high tide.
Fraser Island
Two islands and low-lying coastal plains in the Great Sandy Strait are protected in this park on the mainland.
Fraser Island
Some of the largest remaining trees on Fraser Island are found here.
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A first-timer’s guide to visiting Australia’s Fraser IslandAug 4, 2020 • 7 min read
Get to the heart of Fraser Island with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance.