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Holiday information for Fraser Island
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Fraser Island is an Australian world heritage listed holiday paradise which is located just of the off the city of Hervey Bay on Queenslands Fraser Coast and it will leave you in awe of its history and beauty. This is the largest sand island in the world and has been in its current state for around 850000 years. The island is over 120 kilometers long and 30 kilometers in width and is now regenerating to its former glory after being subjected to logging and sand mining indusrties. It has a unique natural environment and is also the only place in the world where rainforests grow in sand. Fraser Island has abundant pristine lakes and crystal clear creeks and streams are some of its major drawcards. Lakes Mckenzie, Birrabeen, Wabby and Allom together with Eli Creek are just a few that must be seen on your visit to Fraser Island.
Rainforests with towering Satinays and brush box trees, some over 1000 years old make Fraser Island an unforgettable experience. There is prolific wildlife throughout the island. You can see up to 325 species of birds, wallabies, possums, flying foxes, echidnas, and Australias purest population of dingoes. In addition, unique species of freshwater turtles can be found in the many lakes. Surrounding the island you can view many species including dolphins, whales, dugongs and turtles.
The fabulous Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village is found on the western shore of the island and can be accessed from Hervey Bay by either fast catamaran or vehicular ferry. On the ocean side of the island there are resorts, holiday apartments and holiday cabins. The most popular Fraser Island accommodation includes Kingfisher Bay Resort, Sailfish on Fraser, Fraser Island Backpackers and Eurong Beach resort.
Fraser Island Tours
There are many tours, some are day tours and some extended including what Hervey Bay is famous for - Whale Watching. Tours can be found that depart from either Brisbane, Noosa or Hervey Bay. The most popular are run by The Fraser Island Company, Kingfisher, Fraser Venture and Sunrover tours. There are camping tours as well as tours accommodated in luxury accommodation.
Fraser Island Accommodation
Your Fraser Island holidays will be remembered for the fabulous island resorts, the wildlife, the rainforest and the lakes and streams, the fishing, together with fine restaurants, shopping, sunbaking on the beach or around the pool, or generally relaxing and enjoying the wonderful spectacle that is Fraser Island. Many packages and specials are available for Australian island resorts from this website. Don't hesitate to ring our office if you are in Australia on our freecall number 1800 815378 or email us for all of your Fraser Island holiday enquiries.
Common misspelling; Frazer Island.