Fraser Island: A 4X4 Adventure
A trip to Australia can be a holiday of a lifetime, and a visit to Fraser Island is a must! Flights, accommodation, dining out and all those holiday essentials can make a holiday to Oz an expensive one, so make sure you get saving well in advance. Looking for things to do whilst on Fraser Island? Read on!
4X4 Tour
The best way to see this spectacular island is in a 4×4 vehicle. Rugged rainforest terrain and stunning beach landscapes are impossible to navigate in a normal vehicle, so a 4×4 allows you to cover the 90 miles of beautiful coastline. Hire companies will usually provide you with maps of the island and recommended routes, as well as safety information and tide times. If you’re feeling nervous about driving yourself, opt instead for a specialized 4×4 tour which will take in sights like Lake McKenzie, Lake Boomanjin and Lake Allom.
Wildlife Spotting
Noisy 4×4 vehicles can disrupt shy wildlife, so the best way to catch sight of animals and birds is on foot. Make sure you pack a pair of binoculars and have a camera on hand to snap some of Fraser Island’s more elusive inhabitants. Look out for dingoes, wallabies, possums and many more – the island is home to 47 different species of mammal! Take to the water and see if you can spy rays, turtles and dolphins. Majestic whales can be seen from July to November, during which time their migration route takes in the waters surrounding Fraser Island.
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Camping Out
There are six national park campgrounds on Fraser Island as well as private sites. Basic facilities like showers, barbeques, toilets, tap water and picnic tables are provided so you can enjoy the great outdoors in the most natural way possible. Make sure you book ahead for the most popular national park sites like Waddy Point, Central Station, One Tree Rocks beach camping Zone and Dundubar. Special permits also have to be purchased in advance.
Gone Fishing
The waters of Fraser Island are rich in marine life, and that includes a number of tasty fish species! The bays boast some of the world’s best beach fishing, with whiting and bream in abundance, all year round. After an exhilarating ride in a 4×4, and a tiring rainforest trek, why not spend a relaxing afternoon fishing followed by a delicious fish supper.
Any trip to Australia should take in the sights, sounds and tastes of Fraser Island. From spectacular landscapes to cute furry animals, the isle is sure to deliver an unforgettable holiday.
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Comment@ Andrew Jason:
Thanks, Andrew. Traveling teaches us many things :)
Andrew Jason
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Nice page indeed. Thanks a lot for having what you’ve got in here. Impressive indeed. We all have our own experiences. It definitely teaches all the lessons we need to learn! Traveling provides an education in life that you cannot obtain in any other way. so keep the travelling, it gets the creative mind flowing!
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Comment@ Stephen S.:
Amazing, Stephen! It’s on my top places in Australia too :)
Stephen S.
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I read about Fraser Island in Nat Geo a couple years ago. It has been close to the top of my bucket list ever since…..Head this at the end of this year :) So freaking pumped!!
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Comment@ Ally:
Great to hear you agree, Ally!
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Comment@ Paul:
It does look like a cool place, right? I hope to spend a lot of time in Australia next year so I will let you know ;)
Paul
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Very cool – having never traveled to Australia before, I’ve only heard of the major sights – Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Sydney, etc. As an outdoor enthusiast, I’m grateful that you’ve brought my attention to Fraser Island! Any other suggestions for Camping/Hiking places in Australia?
Ally
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I love going to Fraser! I haven’t been in a couple of years but its such a beautiful place.