Hotels & Accommodation in Fraser Island
The world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island is covered with beautiful sub-tropical rainforest, colourful lakes, magnificent rocky cliffs and kilometres of long sandy beaches. The Aborigines referred to the island as ‘K’gari’ meaning ‘paradise’, a name which suitably describes the natural beauty of the island.
The rainforest on the island features ancient Kauri Pines, massive Brush Box, lush Piccabeen palms, and one of the largest ferns in the world, the rare Angiopteris fern. The wide range of heaths, woodland and eucalypt forest, along with the rainforest are home to over 230 different species of birds, including the rare ground parrot.
Native animals such as wallabies, echidnas, possums, snakes and frogs are common on the island and the surrounding waters are home to magnificent turtles, dugongs, dolphins and migrating whales. Fraser Island's isolation from the mainland has ensured that it's dingo population is eastern Australia's purest.
Follow the walking tracks through changing vegetation along the boardwalks, to the coloured sand cliffs of the Cathedrals and north to the spectacular views at Indian Head. Take a refreshing dip in one of the numerous fresh water lakes, ranging in colour from a magical pale blue, to rich tannin stained red. Visit the numerous time worn shipwrecks, a testament to the raw power of nature and the fragility of human life.
Hire a four wheel drive and choose your own path or join an 4WD tour organized and run by knowledgeable locals. It may be impossible to explore every inch of this mysterious beauty, yet just a taste will leave you craving more.
