Fraser Island is a boat ride away from Hervey Bay in Queensland. Once you're there a great way to explore the region is by joining the Fraser Island Company's Camping Safari for a 3 day tour and adventure!
There is more sand on the island than the entire Sahara Desert, but Fraser Island is much more than the world's biggest sand bar. It has a remarkable variety of landscapes, from vast rolling dunes to dense tropical rainforests and stunning freshwater lakes. Its attractions make it the perfect escape for those who love to get into the great outdoors.
Fraser Island is home to an extensive network of sandy 4WD driving tracks, 200 fresh water lakes, over 40 different mammal species, a variety of birds, reptiles and great beach fishing. It's recommended that tourists don't swim in the ocean due to the strong undertows and shark infested waters! The surrounding ocean is also home to whales and dolphins. If you do fancy a cool down there are plenty of fresh water lakes and streams you can swim in such as Eli Creek. Here you can walk up the board walk and jump in the water and let the current take you all the way back down to the ocean.
The closest Fraser Island comes to having a highway is the famous 74 mile beach. The Fraser Island Company's 4WD bus will take you for a drive the beach as well as the off-road tracks. Your safari also includes two nights twin share accommodation in a well appointed tent village at Cathedral Beach, quality meals, national park fees and three days exploring Fraser Island. You can enjoy swimming, hiking, relaxing and fishing while enjoying the Island's unique environment.
You may spot a few dingoes in their natural environment too. Although the dingoes on Fraser have a bad reputation, it's a great experience to be able to view them in their natural environment, from the comfort of your tour bus! Another added attraction is the famous 'Meheno' ship wreck. It used to be a luxury liner, then a hospital ship, later sold for scrap metal and now finds itself on the shores of Fraser Island.
You can head further inland and it's easy to see why the Island's traditional owners call it K'gari, meaning paradise. So many people fought to save it from loggers and sand miners and it was named a World Heritage listed area in 1993.
Further information:
A 3 day camping trip will cost you from $345 for adults & $275 for children.
Includes accommodation, meals, transport & National Park fees.
Fraser Island Company: Ph. 1800 063 933 www.fraserislandco.com.au.
Qantas one way to Bundaberg from:
$85 ex Brisbane
$219 ex Sydney
$253 ex Adelaide
$259 ex Melbourne
$376 ex Perth
Taxes up to $66
Prices available online only. Conditions apply
Qantas: ph. 13 13 13.
Prices correct at 21/03/05.
Suggested Reading Material: Lonely Planet.
