Beautiful World Heritage Listed Fraser Island National Park is the largest sand island on earch. Situated on the Queensland Coast approximately 2 hours north of Noosa
Fraser Island
Separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the largest sand island on Earth. Beautiful lush rainforest sit amongst gorgeous blue freshwater lakes trapped 700 feet (212 metres) above sea level, both are surrounded by endless white beaches.
For a great drive head north from Noosa to Double Island Point via Teewah Beach (four wheel drive vehical required – permits available from National Parks and Wildlife Offices or local Noosa representatives). Tewantin provides access to the Noosa River Ferry and then a vehicular barge. Alternatively the highway takes you North to Maryborough and Urangun Boat Harbour. A 4wd vehicle is required if you intend to self-drive around Fraser Island.
The Native wildlife includes dingoes, echidnas, wallabies and hundreds of birds including Kingfishers (the namesake of the famous Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island), Peregrin Falcons and many more.
Suitable for camping, bush- walking and four wheel driving, Fraser Island is an Island of contrast. Cool forests – great for bushwalking, freshwater lakes – perfect for swimming and fishing and amazing white beaches. There are shipwrecks and ancient Aboriginal sites if exploring and siteseeing are your thing. Whilst over 200,000 people visit the island each year it still feels deserted and offers privacy.
Fraser Island offers both Camping, Cabins and more luxurious resort style accommodation.
Happy Valley and Eurong Resorts cater for fishing guests and will also arrange for four wheel drive hire for those who wish to fly in. Accommodation ranges from motel units to houses and flats.
Kingfisher Bay, an environmentally conscious resort, is carefully crafted into the forested contours of North White Cliffs on the islands untouched west coast. The resort offers a great beachfront location with every amenity, yet blends beautifully with its surroundings. Theres a 38 suite resort hotel, formal restaurant, beachfront brasserie, bistro, bars, shop- ping village and recreational activities, plus 50 residential villas for rent.
Access by sea from Urangan Boat Harbour (where you can also go whale watching in season), or by four wheel drive if youre already on the island.
How to get to Fraser Island By Beach.
For an unforgettable drive head north from Noosa to Double Island Point along Teewah Beach. Access via Noosa River ferry at Tewantin, then vehicular barge. Or take the highway from Noosa to Maryborough and Urangan Boat Harbour.
Access by ferry from Hervey Bay.
No domestic animals.
Road access on Fraser Island is by four wheel drive only.
For more information on touring from Noosa contact the friendly staff at the Netanya at Noosa
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