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Fraser
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Lakes
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One of the favourite attractions of the island is it's natural abundance of
water with around 40 lakes, as well as numerous
creeks, lagoons and swamp areas.
Popular Eli Creek, just a few Km north of Happy Valley, pumps millions of litres of fresh water into the ocean every hour. Stroll along the boardwalks which rim the creeks edge, or take a dip in the crystal-clear water.
The beauty of Lake McKenzie (pictured above) will etch the memories of many travellers. Surrounded by rainforest, the glistening white sand is set off by the lakes intense blue fresh water.
This is an extremely popular destination
for visitors, and one of the most
beautiful beaches you'll ever experience.
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Rainforest
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Tall green rainforests soar out of sand dunes
on the World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Sand contains no significant
nutrients yet the largest sand island in the world boasts these towering
diverse rainforests. Over thousands of years, nutrients have gradually
been stockpiled with plants harnessing tiny amounts of wind blown
elements and capturing and recycling nutrients from decaying trees and
shrubs. This tedious process has resulted in a stunning array of plant
life.
The rainforests are
so so dense in some places that light does not penetrate their canopy.
Wanggoolba Creek valley near Central Station contains magnificent trees, huge kauri, rough barked satinay, brush box, hundreds of piccabeen palms and many more
species. Many of the tall rainforest trees are festooned with huge crows nest ferns and staghorns which the early foresters saved from felled trees and brought to the area.
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