Fraser Island (Australia)

****************************************​***** ************************ Fraser Island ************************************* ******************************** Fraser Island is situated of the East coast of Australia and at 123 km long by 15 km wide it is the world's largest sand island. It attained World Heritage Listing in December 1992 in recognition of the island's exceptional sand dune systems, rainforests, wildlife, beautiful freshwater lakes and coast. I spent three days on Fraser during July a few years ago while I was travelling with my best friend, Gemma, It was one of the most magical ... more

Fraser Island On my way to Fraser Island I had to make a stop over in Hervey Bay. As I have previously stayed in YHA's before I decided to give the Colonial YHA a try (I have a review on this hostel if you are interested). The YHA are like a chain of hostels throughout Australia. I had previously got a YHA membership card and the prices per room are membership only prices. If you do not have a membership card (costs $37each) it will cost you $3 per person extra. This card will also get you discount for travel and tours. I would advise someone to get it if they plan to stay in a YHA for more ... more

Before undertaking our trip to Australia I spend time planning the places I wanted to visit. As we only had 7 weeks (not long for such a vast area) I had to make some difficult decisions about the places that were *must sees*. At the top of my list was Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand Island and a world heritage site. Getting there. ************* Fraser Island is located off the coast of southern Queensland. We travelled from Brisbane and spend a few days in Noosa, before hiring a car and heading to Harvey bay. From Brisbane it will take you about 4 hours to Harvey bay. We travelled on ... more

I was torn between including Fraser Island or the Whitsundays in my itinerary as time wouldn't allow both, and since I hate fish and therefore don't dive or snorkel, I went with Fraser as there's more to see and do there than fraternise with my aquatic enemies. Fraser is the largest sand island in the world, about 85 miles long by 25 miles wide, and is a UNSECO World Heritage Listed site. Transport is by 4WDs, either self driven or with a guide, and these range in size from personal ones to huge monstrosities, the Australian cousin of Monster trucks, which are essentially coaches on big wheels ... more

Fraser Island was to be my last stop while in Australia, before going back to Brisbane for my flight. What a way to end a spectacular backpacking trip, with a visit to one of the most beautiful places on this earth. As I travelled up along the east coast of Australia, people everywhere, were recommending Fraser Island to me, saying how good it was - so of course, once a number of people recommend it, curiosity gets the better of you! So off I set, after Brisbane, to Hervey Bay - the stop off point for Fraser Island. There are two ways to see Fraser Island - by 4 WD as a group, or on the 4WD ... more