Just off the coast from Queensland's Hervey Bay, is World Heritage Listed Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand! Over 120 kilometres long and over 30 kilometres across at its widest point, the Island has developed over 800,000 years and is a unique natural environment.

Named 'K'gari' (meaning paradise) Fraser Island was home to the Butchulla people who lived on the island for over 5,500 years. Their heritage is evident in archaeological sites, midden heaps, ceremonial bora rings, and stone implements. European history credits Fraser's discovery to Captain James Cook. The island was named after Eliza Fraser in remembrance of her dramatic shipwreck.

Fraser Island boasts a wealth of natural attractions: pristine fresh water lakes such as McKenzie, Boomanjin, Allom and the spectacular Lake Wabby; crystal clear creeks ' Eli Creek being the most well-known; Champagne Pools ' wonderful swimming rock-pools; the amazing coloured sand formations known as The Cathedrals and the Central Station camping area and ranger station. On the eastern beach, near Happy Valley you will discover Fraser Island's own shipwreck - The Maheno. For full details on each of these popular attractions of Fraser Island search under 'natural attractions' on this website.

Fraser Island is home to several species of birds and its warm waters attract dugong, dolphins and turtles. The magnificent humpback whales, with their young, pass on the western side of the island between August and November.

You can visit Fraser Island either by taking a cruise across the Great Sandy Strait and joining a guided 4WD tour, or as a foot-passenger to the western side, or by self-driving (for 4WD vehicles only). Access requires crossing by either catamaran, barge, helicopter or charter aircraft.

Discover self-drive fun!
Fraser Island's regular visitors know there's no fun like bumping over its spectacular white beaches in a four-wheel drive vehicle. There are maps, 'how to' courses, and if you'd rather, tours where you can sit back and let someone do the driving for you!

Explore Fraser Island
Stretching 120 kilometres long and 10 kilometres wide, Fraser Island offers vast white beaches, beautiful headlands and rainforests, and the best camping ever. You can mingle with kangaroos, wallabies and other unique animals, or stay in style at a resort!

Island has plenty to do
Visit coloured sand cliffs or historic shipwrecks. Swim in rock - pools or fish on the eastern beach. Watch for whales, wildlife or birds. Sketch wildflowers or visit the information centre at Central Station to learn more about Fraser Island.

Natural wonderland
Fraser has about 230 species of birds and 25 species of mammals including wallabies, possums, flying foxes, echidnas and eastern Australia's purest breed of dingo. Its warm waters attract dugong, dolphins and turtles. Some trees are 1,000 years old.

Sand islands
Whether you’re planning a day trip from Brisbane to Bribie, Stradbroke or Moreton Islands or a few days world heritage on Fraser Island, nothing beats the feeling of sinking toes into the powdery dunes of Queensland’s sand islands.

Self-drive fun
Fraser Island's regular visitors know there's no fun like bumping over its spectacular white beaches in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. There are maps, "how to" courses, and tours where you can sit back and let someone do the driving for you.

Unique sand formation
Fraser Island's sand originated hundreds of kilometres away; washed from the tablelands of northern New South Wales into the rivers and out to sea where strong currents carried it north to create the largest sand island in the world.