THINGS TO DO ON FRASER

The highlights of Fraser Island include:

• Diving into the clear blue waters of Lake McKenzie or relaxing on its white sandy beaches.
• Fishing on famous 75-Five Mile Beach. It is right on the action for some of the best beach fishing in the world. Surf gutters along the ocean beaches provide all-season angling. Trailer boats can be launched in the calm water behind Indian Head and Waddy Point.
• Swimming in the Champagne Pools, nature’s jacuzzi formed by waves crashing into rock pools.
• Floating down fast-flowing Eli Creek as it rushes to the beach.
• Trekking across Hammerstone Sand Blow from the beach to swim in the fresh water of Lake Wabby – and oasis in a desert.
• Photographing the coloured sands of the Pinnacles and the Maheno shipwreck on the beach.
• Driving along famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach as the waves crash in and birds of prey circle overhead. You may even get to see a dingo.
• Climbing Indian Head for the views along the coast. Whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks and huge rays can also be spotted from here.
• Bird watching. The range of habitats, make Fraser a bird watchers paradise with an incredible 354 recorded bird species, some considered rare or vulnerable and many are subject to international bird migratory treaties.
• Whale watching: You'll see humpback whales off Seventy-Five Mile Beach between June and October. To get up close and personal take a whale watch cruise from Kingfisher Bay Resort to one of the best areas in the world to see whales in the wild. Hervey Bay Marine Park is protected by Fraser Island, the calm, safe waters attract hundreds of humpback whales and calves from the beginning of August until the end of October.