What’s All the Fuss About Fraser Island?
If you have not yet visited Fraser Island, you’re probably wondering what the big deal is. What makes this particular island stand out? Is it not just another sunny beach resort? How exactly did it become a World Heritage site? In an attempt to answer such questions, this article will take you through some of the things that make Fraser Island a cut above the rest.
Be warned though: reading further may result in persistent daydreams about this dreamy destination.
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Fantastic Tours
Being the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island gives you plenty of opportunities to explore its impressive scope. As you would expect, there are numerous tour guides, including Sunset Safaris, who offer Fraser Island tours. The available tours range from one to three days and can provide you with a 4WD-coach experience, a thoughtfully designed range of expeditions, and budget-wise accommodation. Activities included in these tours are suitable and enjoyable for visitors of all ages, and you may be surprised by how affordable they are. So if you really want to get to know the island, have a think about taking a tour.
Impressive History
Fraser Island has lent itself to the human species for as long as 5,000 years, so it knows what it’s doing and the chances of you leaving unsatisfied are slim. Many people will choose to visit Fraser Island for its impressive history. Others are simply curious as to why it is a World Heritage site. Put plainly, Fraser Island possesses a lot of cultural value and geographical significance. It is home to the indigenous Butchulla people, who refer to the island as ‘K’gari’, which translates to ‘paradise’. It is also considered a giant landmass, comprising 184,000 hectares of land and more than 250 kilometres of beaches. It is also ecologically sound, having a remarkable network of ecosystems and a diverse range of flora and fauna. These are just a few reasons it is recognised as a World Heritage site.
Fun Activities
Fraser Island is famous for both its fishing and its attractiveness to four-wheel-drivers. With its incredibly long beaches, fishing can be done all year round without any trouble, and boats are usually launched in between the Indian Head and Waddy Point for the great range of rock species its waters have to offer. As you might have already guessed by now, it is the long strips of land that make Fraser perfect for 4WDing. Its 75-Mile Beach includes a highway that passes through rainforest tracks and onto the surf, giving you stunning views to take in along the way. Of course, swimming is perfectly acceptable too, what with it being an exotic island and all.
If this hasn’t washed away some of the mystery behind the Fraser Island appeal, perhaps you are simply not a beach person. To those who have been sold, consider the above activities before leaving for your next adventure into the now not-so unknown. With beautiful white beaches and a fascinating history, you won’t be disappointed.
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Perhaps you’ve already experienced the wonder and excitement of Fraser Island. If so, share your thoughts below on what makes it such a special place and help out other readers who are still puzzled by its popularity.
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You have some awesome photos of a gorgeous place but I must say that the best part was that disclosure in the beginning. So funny!