To say K’gari Fraser Island has had its fair share of drama would be an understatement. One of Australia’s most iconic islands is one steeped in history and mythology. It’s also consistently popular with adventurous travellers for its unmatched natural beauty and the opportunity to explore a unique, untouched wilderness just off the Queensland coast….
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About K'gari Fraser Island
Introducing K’gari aka Fraser Island
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the first custodians of this land, the Butchulla...
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There is no one size fits all experience to have on K’gari Fraser Island. Every visitor comes for a different reason, but everyone comes away changed by their time on this special island. There is so much to see and do on K’gari, from swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie or floating…
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If you’re planning a trip over to K’gari Fraser Island, and you really should, we’re here to tell you what’s in store. K’gari is a fascinating, beautiful island mostly unspoilt but humans that will likely be just a little different to what you’re used to, in all the best ways! The world’s largest sand island…
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The east coast is full of cute tropical towns with gorgeous beaches and a relaxed vibe, and Rainbow Beach is just such a place. Rainbow Beach gets its name from the colourful, mineral-rich sands which can be found in the cliffs that surround the area. It’s a low key, relaxed spot and makes for the…
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Being a remote island, made of sand no less, this is one of the most common questions we get asked. Who wants to bring a stash of plastic water bottles on to the island after all. So to answer the question, can you drink the water on K’gari Fraser Island? Yes, you can! In fact…
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K’gari (Fraser Island), listed as one of the prized World Heritage sites in Australia, boasts an amazing network of freshwater lakes that equal more than half the number of the identified perched lakes in the world. Many adventurers and travellers flock to Fraser’s remarkable water spots to camp or enjoy a picnic, swim, or simply…
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Do you have any idea how big K’gari is? Stretching about 75 miles (125km) long and 15 miles (25km) at its widest point, OH YES, she is a big island. In fact, the biggest sand island in the world. And that’s not all, there is so much more on this sandy Aussie beaut than just…
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While driving off the ferry onto the gorgeous beach of K’gari it is common to spot a dingo happily trotting along, a humpback whale on the horizon or white-bellied sea eagle swooping down to pick up a sea snake. This magical island home to so much wildlife. Sounds unreal, right? Well, the truth is that…
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There are so many things to do and see on the 123km long sand island called K’gari which happens to translate to paradise. There are a few ways to explore the island but almost all of them require a 4wD. We know that planning the perfect holidays can get a tad bit overwhelming at times,…
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Synonymous with Fraser Island and Australia as a whole, the humble Fraser Island dingoes (Wongari), are precious animals that deserve our respect, needs our protection and form part of the amazing wildlife of Kgari (Fraser Island). From the very first minute that you arrive on the island, watch out for this beautiful, wild and extremely…