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Explore the
World Heritage wilderness of Fraser Island on a full day
tour with a ranger qualified to tell you about the
formation of the island, its vegetation and fauna types,
as well as the Aboriginal and European history.
The world's largest sand island has some most
surprising features. Walk through the towering
rainforest growing in sand, discover huge sandblows
moving across the island and swim in a beautiful
fresh water lake.
Drive
along the world's most beautiful highway,
Seventy-Five Mile Beach and marvel at coloured sand
formations at the Pinnacles and see the famous Maheno
ship wreck.
Swim in
the fast flowing, clear, fresh water of Eli Creek or
wander round the board walk to admire the wildflower
clothed dunes.
Stroll around Central Station, a former logging
town, then follow the board walk through the
rainforest, along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek to
view the king fern - a rare and endangered
plant.
Wanggoolba
is the aboriginal name for macrozamia and this creek
area was a rich source of food for the
Aborigines.
Spot the
birds of prey and sea birds that make their home on
the east coast and keep an eye out for dingos.
Fraser
Island has well over 40 lakes, some with crystal
clear water and others with black, organic-stained
water. Visit some of these wonderful lakes.
Explore
Basin Lake perched high in the dunes, a natural
paradise and home to many freshwater turtles. The
bird life here is wonderful and in winter the wild
flowers are spectacular.
Find out
more about the history of logging at beautiful Pile
Valley rainforest with its towering stands of
satinay. Prized for its long straight trunks and
resistance to marine borer, Pile Valley satinay was
used as piles for wharves. This Fraser Island timber
was used as sidings in the Suez Canal and in the
London docks.
Free
pick up/drop off in Hervey Bay.
There
are a variety of half day trips for house guests
departing from the resort.
For
Costs
please go here
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