For those who are eager to experience Fraser as part of a larger group without the responsibility of hiring a 4WD, a day trip could well be the go. These tours generally take in Fraser's most breathtaking and popular attractions such as Central Station and sparkling Woongoolbuer Creek, Lake Wabby and its vast
sandblow, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and the Maheno shipwreck.
123km of white sand, amazing landscapes,
ancient rainforests, endless beaches,
freshwater lakes, coloured sand cliffs,
coloured gorges, swamps, giant trees and
huge sand blows all combine to present the
breathtaking beauty and diversity that is
waiting to be explored.
To access Fraser Island, you can choose from vehicular barges, aircraft, passenger launches, commercial tours or private
boats, with the majority of visitors
arriving by barge. There are many
wondrous and unique landmarks on
Fraser Island and you will want to
visit again and again.
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| Champagne
Pools |
Take a dip or grab a tan at the well visited Champagne
Pools (pictured top). These naturally formed volcanic rock recreational pools make this a popular salt water swimming destination. The Champagne pools are situated
near Indian Head. There are timber walking tracks and
steps to enable easier access.
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| The Maheno
Wreck |
After thirty years of service in Australian waters the
Maheno, a huge cruise vessel, was being towed to Japan as scrap when it hit cyclonic conditions off the coast and was washed ashore on the 9th July 1935. The past 60 years of waves and weathering have reduced this once huge vessel to a
rusting skeleton but it is still an
imposing landmark.
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| Eli Creek |
Eli Creek is the largest freshwater stream on the eastern coast of the island. It is an area of exceptional and pristine beauty. There are a number of wooden walkways and a short, circular route runs up one side of the creek and down the other. It is possible to swim in the lower reaches of the creek. On a hot day it is very cool and refreshing.
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| Lake McKenzie |
There are a number of freshwater lakes on the island
but the most famous is Lake
McKenzie. Notable for its size, the clarity of the water, the purity of the white sands on the surrounding beaches and the peacefulness of the area.
Lake McKenzie is an ideal place for
swimming and picnics with it's clean
white sands and crystal clear blue
water.
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| Lake Wabby |
The island's deepest lake which is rich in fish and surrounded by
ancient melaleucas. Lake Wabby is slowly being filled by a giant
sandblow.
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| The Cathedrals |
The
Cathedrals are coloured sands named
because they resemble European
cathedrals. These cliffs have been
eroded away due to the wind and the
rain blowing in off the Pacific
Ocean into colourful spires and
peaks. The colouration is a result
of iron oxide staining and the colours - red, brown, yellow and orange - are spectacular.
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| Fraser
Island Great Walk |
A 100km Great Walk is
now established on Fraser Island allowing visitors to hike from Dilli Village to Lake
Garawongera. This is part of the Great Walks of Queensland nature-based tourism initiative.
The Fraser Island Great Walk starts at the historic sand
miners camp at Dilli Village and provides a continuous walking track
with facilities from Dilli Village north
to Happy Valley. Walker-only campsites
are
provided at a maximum spacing of about four to five hours walking.
The walk is divided into four sections.
Opportunities exist for short walks,
full day walks, overnight walks and
2-3 day walks.
Follow the link to the Qld
Government's EPA / Qld Parks &
Wildlife Service Fraser
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| Sandy
Cape |
Sandy
Cape is more remote than other
areas, located at the northern tip
of Fraser Island. Sandy Cape boasts
a lighthouse, located about 7 km
south-west of the cape on a 100m
elevated ridge. The buildings have
been maintained and preserved for
their historical and cultural value.
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| Indian Heads and Waddy
Point |
Driving north from the
Maheno, Indian Heads signals the approach of
Orchid Beach and Waddy Point area.
Indian Head is the most easterly
point on Fraser Island and rises
about 60 metres from the water. The stretch of beach
between Indian Head and Waddy Point is renowned for the tailor fishing.
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| The Pinnacles |
These
are arguably the best sculptured coloured sands
on Fraser Island, although the
colours are more subdued than the
Cathedrals. The size of the cliff faces is a reminder of how large the sand dunes on the island are.
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