Originally known as
K’gari, Fraser Island Australia is one of the most interesting places to
holiday in. It is the nature’s most perfect island with beautiful
picture-worthy lakes and beaches, different coloured sand cliffs, rainforests
with trees 200 metres tall that grow from sand and unique animal life. It is a
World Heritage Site blessed with wonders of nature that aren’t found elsewhere.
If you’re wondering whether you should book one of those Fraser Island
Tours or not, here are some
interesting facts about the island which are sure enough to blow your mind and convince
you to pack your bags right away.
Ø Fraser is the world’s largest sand island in the world
stretching over 123 kilometres covering an area of 1,840 square kilometres. It
is a fragile ecosystem and hence, the focus is always on Eco Fraser Island
tourism. So, your stay at the island will never disturb the ecological balance
of the island.
Ø K’gari is more than 800,000 years old and was home to
the local aboriginals, the Butchulla people, who lived here for around 20,000
years.
Ø Captain James Fraser, whom the island was named after,
had visited K’gari on 1836 on his ship and had breathed his last on the same,
the reason still unknown. Some say he died due to starvation while some claim
he was killed by the aboriginals. Sunset Safaris cheap Fraser Island tours
introduce you to the rich, dark and interesting history of the island. Totally
worth it, isn’t it?
Ø The island has the world’s best coastal highway, known
as the 75-Mile Beach which is the most popular 4WD track on the island. To get
to most of the iconic destinations on the island, you will travel via this
beach highway. Its stunning landscapes will have you gazing at them in awe.
Ø Fraser Island has 40 picturesque perched lakes which
are half of the world’s perched lakes. Lake Boomanjin, the world’s largest
perched dune lake is found on the island. Lake McKenzie, with beautiful views,
boasts of silica sand which is known for skin exfoliation. Wonderful isn’t it?
Ø Lake Wabby, the deepest lake on the island that is
slowly filling in with sand and might disappear in the next 70-80 years is one
of the amazing destinations on the island. Lake Birrabeen, located amidst the
rainforests, is considered one of the most beautiful lakes on Fraser. If you
book Fraser Island packages with Sunset Safaris, you will experience something
that’s beyond fun and adventure.
Ø Fraser boasts of freshwater creeks like Eli and
Wanggoolba Creek which have waters as clear as a crystal, safe enough for
drinking. Can you imagine that? Moreover, Eli Creek drops over 80 million
litres of water into the ocean every single day. That’s amusing!
Ø You won’t find coloured sands anywhere else in the
world except for Fraser Island. The Pinnacles, Red Canyon and Rainbow Beach are
live examples of the same. It is nature’s masterpiece.
Ø Indian Head is a rocky headland with views so amazing
you’ll not want to leave the spot. Moreover, it is one of the best places to
sight marine animals like the manta rays, turtles, dolphins, sharks and more.
If you’re looking for some exciting Fraser Island
Activities Australia, Indian Head is
the right place to be in.
Ø A man-made masterpiece, a warship in the times of
World War I is found on Fraser Island, the Maheno Shipwreck, which crashed on
the island in 1935. It is an amazing sight to behold.
Ø K’gari is known as the only sand island in the world
which is home to rainforests with trees that are 200 metres tall with girths
that are 3 metres wide. The Central Station Rainforests, Pile Valley are where
you’ll find such greenery.
Ø Animal life is found in plenty on the island. Starting
from Dingoes, Humpback Whales, Manta Rays, and Dolphins to Sea Turtles, you can
enjoy watching all. Your Fraser Island adventure tours with Sunset Safaris will
take you close to nature.
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