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Sand island in Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia
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K'gari (pronounced "Gurri", formerly Fraser Island) is a large sand island 122 km (76 miles) long (the largest sand island in the world) situated off the southern coast of the Australian state of Queensland, some 300 km (200 miles) north of the state capital Brisbane. A popular destination for travellers, K'gari was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1992.
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Family run business, with a Swiss-Australian background. Provides 4wd hire from 2 up to 8 seater landrovers. Accommodation or camping packages available
Fraser Island Tagalong 4WD Tours for the budget traveler.
4wd tag-along tours on K'gari. Three days tours with a guide (fully equipped with sat phone and first aid kit, new K'gari regulations for 4WD companies).
The SS Maheno had been a passenger steamer, travelling between New Zealand and Australia and used by the NZ Navy as a hospital ship during World War one. The Maheno was retired and, in 1935, the SS Maheno was being towed to Japan for scrapping when a cyclone off the coast forced it ashore. The wreck of the Maheno sits a few km north of Eli Creek.
Fresh Australian seafood and bushtucker, drawing inspiration from the indigenous Butchulla tribe from the island.
With rooms to suit a variety of budgets, Eurong sits towards the south of the main beach on the east side of the island. Many guests will join 4WD bus tours offered by Australian Sunset Safaris from the resort. The area also contains shops, fuel and other facilities, though note that prices are substantially greater than on the mainland.
A more upmarket option on the west of the island, but it also has some cheaper huts, with restaurants, pubs and shops. It's possible to stay here in isolation. Not many day-trippers pass by, and it's a little remote from the 4wd beaches.
Beautiful appointed 2 bedroom apartments at cosy Happy Valley.
Holiday house at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Private, quiet location adjacent the National Park with great views.
By air
A number of charter operators fly light aircraft on to K'gari, landing on the main beach (at low tide only).
One of the most enjoyable ways to visit K'gari is by 4WD. To visit most of the main sites you should allow three days. You can hire vehicles with camping gear or stay in accommodation on the island.
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