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Introduction
Permits
How to get there
Tours
Fraser Island situated adjacent to Hervey Bay, Queensland
and is the largest sand island in the world. Named after shipwreck victim Eliza Fraser this World Heritage listed sub tropical island has a truly amazing array of natural wonders including beautiful rainforests, pristine lakes, endless surf beaches, immense sand blows, cliffs of coloured sands, crystal clear streams and vast stretches of mangroves.
The Island is 125km long and over 160,000 hectares in area. It was formed during the ice age when the prevailing winds transported the vast quantities of sand from New South Wales and deposited it along the coast of Queensland forming the island as we know it today.
In this fragile eco system the rainforest consists of huge satinay and brush box, kauri pines, piccabeen palms and the rare angiopteris fern which is one of the largest ferns in the world.
All this growing in pure sand !
There are some wonderful walking tracks through these areas to enable visitors to appreciate the unique beauty of the island.
There are a number of lakes on the island each with their own individual character - from lakes stained red with tannin to others with pure white sand and crystal clear water. Swimming in these lakes is memorable experience.
Fraser is also home to over 200 species of birds along with a variety of mammals, wallabies, snakes, possums, turtles and flying foxes.
Now listed as a World Heritage site, Fraser joins the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks as being of universal significance as the largest coastal dune system and sand island in the world and for its special environments. As a precious part of Queensland's natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate, enjoy and respect.
Entry to Fraser Island is controlled and permits are required:
Vehicle entry permit.
$30.80 ( valid for 28 days )
The Permit must be fixed to your windscreen prior to entry.
Camping Permit
$4.00 per person per night
Note: If you stay at commercial accommodation on Fraser Island the camping permit does not apply.
Introduction
Permits
How to get there
Booking
Vehicle & Passenger Barges run regularly from Hervey Bay
FRASER VENTURE
Vehicle and passenger barge.
Travels between River Heads ( just out of Hervey Bay ) and Wanggoolba
Creek on Fraser Island.
Travelling time is approx 20 minutes.
Return cost - $82.00 vehicle and driver, $5.50 per passenger
| DEPARTURE TIMES | |
| River Heads | Wanggoolba Creek |
| 9.00 am 10.15am 3.30pm |
9.30am 2.30pm 4.00pm |
FRASER DAWN
Vehicle and passenger barge.
Travels between Urangan Boat Harbour ( in Hervey Bay ) and Moon Point on
Fraser Island.
Travelling time is approx 45 minutes.
Return cost - $82.00 vehicle and driver, $5.50 per passenger
| DEPARTURE TIMES | |
| Urangan | Moon Point |
| 8.30 am 3.30pm |
9.30am 4.00pm |
KINGFISHER BARGE
Vehicle and Passenger Barge.
Travels between River Heads and Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Travelling time is approx 45 minutes.
Return cost - $82.00 vehicle and driver, $5.50 per passenger
| DEPARTURE TIMES | |
| River Heads | Kingfisher Bay Resort |
| 7.15 am 11.00am 2.30pm |
8.30am 1.30pm 4.00pm |
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