Fraser Island - Self-drive fun

Catch the vehicular ferry from Hervey Bay, ensuring you have obtained a 4WD vehicle permit. Travel inland on the way to Lake Allom, a great spot for viewing resident turtles.

Head east to visit the Knifeblade Sandblow, resulting from the gradual sand shifts on the island. South of here, is the Maheno Shipwreck on the 75 Mile beach, the victim of a cyclone over 60 years ago.

On to Eli Creek, the largest, pristine freshwater stream. Nearby, the Pinnacles and the Cathedrals have been sculpted by wind and rain and their unique colours are a must see.

At the northern end of the 75 mile beach you will find Indian Head, the rocky headland that anchors the sands that form Fraser Island. Near Indian Head, the Champagne Pools are naturally formed rock pools and are a great bathing experience, shielded from the surf. Other beaches nearby are the picturesque Orchid Beach and Cathedral Beach.

At the southern end of the 75 mile beach you can visit Lake Wabby, one of the many crystal clear lakes on the island, great for swimming.

Happy Valley is a popular spot for the start of several scenic drives. From here you can travel into the heart of Fraser Island to the incredible Yidney Scrub Rainforest. South of the rainforest is the tranquil Lake Garawongera, where you can swim and enjoy birdwatching.

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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!

Explore Fraser Island

Stretching 120 kilometres long and 10 kilometres wide, Fraser Island offers vast white beaches, beautiful headlands and rainforests, and the best camping ever. You can mingle with kangaroos, wallabies and other unique animals, or stay in style at a resort! more

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

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

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

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.