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Unique stretch of beach on east side of Fraser Island
Sand dunes are the building blocks for Fraser Island
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Hervey Bay to Fraser Island via River Heads

Hervey Bay, Queensland

After kicking back in Hervey Bay, it is time to venture to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, one of the natural wonders of the world. Your visit will take you to unforgettable places such as Central Station, home to more than 100 people in the 1920's timber logging days. Central Station is set in rainforest and showcases its history along with several forest walks to peaceful Wanggoolba Creek and Basin Lake. Magnificent Lake McKenzie, edged by pure silica sand, is one of the best known freshwater lakes and a popular swimming spot with visitors. To see one of the world's rare dune lakes visit Lake Wabby. The Butchulla indigenous people believe The Cathedrals - iconic cliffs of coloured sands - were permanently stained when the gods brushed up against them. Eli Creek pumps four million litres of water into the ocean every hour and is the largest freshwater creek along the eastern side of the island and a great water playground! You can join other tourists in Champagne Pools where waves crash over the rocks and stop to have your photo taken at the Maheno wreck.

Things to know

Service Update Date

31 Aug 2023

Difficulty

Grade 2

Journey Travel Type

4x4

Route Types

One way

Service Facility

Carpark, Picnic Area, Public Toilet

Sevice Activity

Four Wheel Driving, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Walks, Hiking

Where it starts

River Heads Road, River Heads, Queensland Fraser Island, Queensland

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