Fraser Island - Explore Fraser Island

Fraser Island is a nature lover's dream. The world's largest sand island (measuring 184,000 hectares) is an ecological masterpiece. It is the only place in the world where tall rainforests grow on sand dunes.

The World Heritage-listed island features some of the most spectacular beaches, headlands, lakes, creeks and rainforests in Queensland.

Its Aboriginal name K'Gari appropriately means paradise and a visit here will leave you feeling charmed and captivated.

Located just off the coast from Hervey Bay, Fraser Island has much to offer.

Superb white sandy beaches fringed by a blue ocean stretch for miles on end. Seventy-Five Mile Beach on the eastern side of the island is nothing short of spectacular.

Fraser also has the second-largest concentration of lakes in Australia (after Tasmania). There are more than 100 freshwater lakes and more than 40 perched lakes.

The island has about 230 species of birds and 25 species of mammals including wallabies, possums, flying foxes, echidnas and Eastern Australia's purest breed of dingo. The warm waters surrounding the island attract dugong, dolphins and turtles and, between August and November each year, humpback whales.

Visitors to Fraser can enjoy day cruises, camping safaris, or can stay on the island overnight. There's luxury accommodation at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island Retreat and Eurong or you can camp under the stars.

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Discover self-drive fun!

Discover self-drive fun!

Fraser Island's regular visitors know there's no fun like bumping over its spectacular white beaches in a four-wheel drive vehicle. There are maps, 'how to' courses, and if you'd rather, tours where you can sit back and let someone do the driving for you!


Island has plenty to do

Island has plenty to do

Visit coloured sand cliffs or historic shipwrecks. Swim in rock - pools or fish on the eastern beach. Watch for whales, wildlife or birds. Sketch wildflowers or visit the information centre at Central Station to learn more about Fraser Island.  more


Natural wonderland

Natural wonderland

Fraser has about 230 species of birds and 25 species of mammals including wallabies, possums, flying foxes, echidnas and eastern Australia's purest breed of dingo. Its warm waters attract dugong, dolphins and turtles. Some trees are 1,000 years old.


Sand islands

Sand islands

Whether you're planning a day trip from Brisbane to Bribie, Stradbroke or Moreton Islands or a few days world heritage on Fraser Island, nothing beats the feeling of sinking toes into the powdery dunes of Queensland's sand islands.  more


Self-drive fun

Self-drive fun

Fraser Island's regular visitors know there's no fun like bumping over its spectacular white beaches in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. There are maps, "how to" courses, and tours where you can sit back and let someone do the driving for you.  more


Unique sand formation

Unique sand formation

Fraser Island's sand originated hundreds of kilometres away; washed from the tablelands of northern New South Wales into the rivers and out to sea where strong currents carried it north to create the largest sand island in the world.


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