The largest sand island of the world, Fraser Island is renowned for its dingos, wildlife, native birds, rainforests, creeks, lakes, fishing, and spectacular natural beauty. It is located in Queensland and is only a three and half hours drive from north of Brisbane.
The island is a part of the World Heritage List and feature splendid sand dune systems, its rainforests on sand, and its beautiful freshwater lakes. One of the specialties of the place is that it is the only sand island on Earth that houses rainforests, nestling a wide spectrum of indigenous flora and fauna.
It is a major tourist attraction in Australia and attracts large number of visitors form all across the country and the world. The tourists are fascinated by the long sandy beaches, the numerous lakes and creeks, the sprawling rainforests and the wildlife, of the islands. There are several tour operators that are based in the city of Hervey Bay and offer guided tours across the major attractions of the island. As far accommodation is concerned, resorts, hotels and villas are available. But then, the lodging options are limited and it will be advisable for you to book for rooms in advance.
There is also no shortage of activities in the island. Here you can opt for several activities that include whale watching, fishing, swimming, sailing, surfing, parasailing, kayaking and snorkeling.
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