Fraser Island

The world's largest island made up entirely of sand, Fraser Island has an amazing diverisity of flora and fauna and is packed with amazing places to visit. There's also a wide array of ways to visit and see the island, including organized tours on big 4WD buses and scenic flights and aerial tours. For a real adventure, nothing beats a self drive tour with a rented 4x4 jeep. The jeeps come fully equipped with camping gear and everything you need for touring the island, including maps, a briefing and touring information. You just need to buy your own food at the supermarket and you're on your way!

A beach highway ends at Rainbow beach, a popular setting off point for adventures on Fraser Island

Fraser Island is best visited by renting a 4x4 vehicle, then taking the ferry across to the island. A 4x4 Jeep is seen here boarding a ferry at Rainbow Beach.

Inside the forest on Fraser Island, which features many different hiking trails.

Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island is an amazingly beautiful clear blue, freshwater lake. It's the most popular swimming spot on the island and will usually be fairly busy with tourists.

Eli Creek is another popular swimming spot on the island. It's a short but clean and clear stream that you can float down to the beach.

Driving along the beach, the closest thing to a highway on Fraser Island.

An airplane taking off from a beach on Fraser Island.

A dingo running along the beach on Fraser Island

A Goanna, a large lizard native to Australia, crosses a road in a campground.

A typical rented 4 wheel drive jeep that is used to travel through the island.