Fraser Island Location

Brisbane Island Location - Austraila

Locations - Fraser Island is situated just off the southernmost point of Queensland, on the latitude of Marlborough and Bundaberg. Directions to Fraser Island - There are generally two major accesses to Fraser Island - from the southern part via Rainbow Beach (Inskip Point) and from the western part via Hervey Bay.

There are several ways to reach Rainbow Beach, with the two major trails leading through Gympie and from Noosa along Tewah Beach. Situated on the shore, Hervey Bay is about 30 km northeast of Maryborough. Car ferryboats leave regularly from both locations, the tidal and schedule should be reviewed during travel time.

Because of the sand on Fraser Island it is advisable to use four-wheel drives to reach the island. Brisbane Island Roads and 4d trails - The most important trails and itineraries are clearly indicated on the various Fraser Island map available, some also show map accessibility to most of the island's tourist sites.

There are sandy streets and the signs are usually shown on the marked tours, but it is advisable to bring a card with you. There are several large campsites with amenities on Fraser Island, three on the eastern and three in the south lake area and one on the western shore (National Park).

Campsites are also permitted along the beaches and in some areas of the interior, but you should check with a local tourist information centre before your trip. Facilities - Facilities and service on Fraser Island includes staple stores and gas stations, including Kingfisher Bay Resort on the western shore, Eurong Bay Resort and Cathedral Island on the eastern shore.

There is a restricted choice of mechanic assistance and it is advisable that your car be fully serviced before driving. Sightseeing - Fraser Island's lagoons and streams are considered by many to be the most spectacular and striking, with Lake McKenzie, Boomanjin and Birrabeen being the most well known.

There is a wide range of activities on Fraser Island including sight-seeing, photographing, freshwater bathing, bush walks, angling, quad biking and a range of avifauna. The Whale Watch has become one of the main attractions in Hervey Bay Marinepark and is offering trips from Fraser Island. EIlí Creek is a large stream that runs off at a rate of million liters of fresh air per hours from the shore a few kilometers just off Happy Valley.

Along the shore, picturesque strolls have been arranged to take in the stream, which is also a favourite seaside resort for kids and people. They are considered one of the island's miracles of biology, the only place on the world where rainforests grow on the sands. Guided daily trips and camp site liveaboards are also available for Fraser Island guests visiting the most visited sites.