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Fraser IslandOne of the most incredible sand islands in the world, Fraser Island, is not found in the exotic tropics - but only 260km from Brisbane.Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island - measuring an incredible 184,000 hectares and
Some of the most spectacular beaches, headlands, lakes, creeks and rainforests found in Queensland are to be seen on Fraser. In fact, Fraser is the only place in the world where tall rainforests grow on sand dunes at elevations of over 200m. Here, and on the adjacent mainland - but
Little wonder then, that in 1992, it joined nine other special sites in Australia and was World Heritage listed for present and future generations to enjoy. Fraser Island has superb white sandy beaches, stretching for miles on end. In fact, the main stretch of beach on the eastern side of the island is known as Seventy Five Mile Beach and stretches into an endless horizon of whiteness fringed by a blue ocean. In the same way as other southern Queensland sand islands, Fraser's sands originate from materials weathered from the mountain ranges of Northern New South Wales. Over the centuries,
These outcrops - of volcanic origin - include the landmarks now referred to as Indian Head, Waddy Point and Middle Rocks, and are the only true rock found on the entire island. The sand makes for an excellent base for a water table - and Fraser has the second largest concentration of lakes in Australia (after Tasmania). There are more than 100 freshwater lakes and more than 40 perched lakes. Visitors to Fraser can either enjoy day cruises, camping safaris, or can stay on the island overnight. There are three resorts - Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island Retreat and Eurong. In addition, houses can be rented on the island. Self-drive tours in hired four-wheel drives are an option, or for those who want to sit back and have it all done for them, there are several excellent tours. For more information: Fraser Coast South Burnett Regional Tourism Board Tel +61 7 4122 3444 By Jane Hodges 2004 Photography by Tourism Queensland Hostels
Dilli Village Recreation Camp Phone (07) 41279130 Cathedral Beach Resort and Camping Park Phone (07) 41279177 Yidney Rocks Cabins Phone (07) 4127 9167 Eurong Beach Resort Phone (07) 4127 9122
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