Fraser Island Situated off the coast from Hervey Bay, World Heritage Listed Fraser Island is a must see with spanning over 120 kilometres long and 30 kilometres across, Fraser is a truly remarkable Island.
A four wheel drive is essential on Fraser Island as the sand found inland can be very fine. Reasonable clearance underneath your vehicle is required to negotiate these areas. 4wd hire is available from Hervey Bay, and other areas including Brisbane. Fraser 4wd Hire
Central Station was originally established on Fraser Island as a forestry camp when there was logging on the Island. Central station has a short boardwalk around Wanggoolba Creek and rainforest. Central Station
Fraser Island has approximately 230 species of birds and 25 species of mammals present on the Island. Visitors to the Island can experience some of the native wildlife such as the Dingo, possums, turtles ect. Fraser Island Wildlife
Eli Creek is one of the largest freshwater creeks on Fraser Island located along the east coast, with over four million litres of water flowing from its mouth onto the eastern beach and into the ocean every hour! Eli Creek
Fraser Island's abundant pristine fresh water lakes and crystal clear creeks are great spots to view flora and fauna and also provide a welcome oasis on hot summer days. Fraser Island Lakes
A must visit feature on Fraser Island is the large towering cliffs of spectacular multicoloured sands sculptured by the wind into huge peaks. There are approximately 72 different coloured sands on Fraser Island. Cathedrals Coloured Sands
Indian Head is one of the most prominent landmarks on Fraser Island. The rocky cliffs was created from a volcanic formation towering some 60 meters above sea level. Indian Head
Champagne Pools on Fraser Island are beautiful rock pools filled with bubbling seawater, are excellent swimming holes at low tide and are located at Middle Rocks, just north of Indian Head.
Maheno Shipwreck located just north of Happy Valley on the eastern beach of Fraser Island. The vessel was driven ashore during a cyclone in 1935. Today the hull lies slowly deteriorating in the harsh salt environment.
The Rainforest on Fraser Island is home to rare and ancient species including the angiopter is fern which has the largest fern frounds in the world.
Fraser Island is renowned for its beach fishing, each year thousands of keen fishermen arrive on the island for the tailor season between August and October.
Camping on Fraser Island is one of the most popular ways to explore Fraser Island, it gives visitors the freedom to choose from a range of public and private campgrounds on the island. Fraser Island Camping