Known as K’gari by the original inhabitants of the place,
Fraser Island justifies its names which in English mean paradise. Located in
Fraser Coast it was later named after the shipwreck survivor Eliza Fraser a Scottish
lady who was wife of the Captain of the ship Sterling Castle that got
shipwrecked near the island. The history of the place along the Maheno
Shipwrecks gives this sand island an aura of mystery and romance. People
visiting Australia make it a point to spend some time exploring this island
which is famous for its unique bio diversity and an incredible marine park. As
the major portion of the island is protected by the Great Sandy National Park
it is a safe haven for a variety of birds, small mammals and dingoes that are
of the purest breed. To maintain the purity no other dogs are allowed on Fraser
Island. Fraser Island which was created thousands of years ago by the drifting
of sand off the east coast of Australia is not only a major tourist destination
but it’s a place for educational trips.
Sunset Safaris, a well known tour company in the state of
Queensland offer some incredible Holiday and Fraser Island Travel
Packages to tourists which include educational trips for school and
college students. Most of the tourists opt for this company as they offer the
best possible deal in the market. Apart from given an all inclusive package
their tours are loaded with some awesome free goodies. All tours have free room
upgradation option depending on availability (98% of the time it’s a possibility
except for the peak seasons) and a free tour of the famous Cooloola National
Park. The tours can be said to be 4 WD tours as these coaches are ideal for the
sandy terrain of Fraser Island. The tourists get picked up from various points
in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast and instead of the normal route they
travel by the ocean road which is more scenic, takes less time and bring them
to see Cooloola. Here they see the colourful sands of Rainbow Beach, Red
Canyon, Double Island point and Noosa north shore. The beauty of Fraser Island
can make you feel excited with anticipation and the tour guides will do their
best to show all the major attractions like the Cathedrals (Huge Sand Dunes),
Yidney’s dripping rocks, Eli's creek, Perched lakes and Indian Head from where
you can see marine animals like turtles, dolphins and whales swimming close to
the beach.
For snorkelling in Fraser Island Tour
the tourists
are taken to the Maheno Shipwreck site as it creates a natural barrier and the
shallow waters are ideal for beginners. With high quality snorkelling equipment,
safely vests and wet suits you can explore the magnificent water world without
any kind of fear or inhibitions. You can see reef fishes of all sizes and
shapes, giant turtles, colourful corals and other aquatic life forms. Night
kayaking to see the Maheno Shipwrecks is one of a life time experience and sunset
safaris have done some pioneering work in this field. The desert like area of
the island which has huge sand dunes are great for tobogganing and it's pretty
exciting to come down from top of a dune at a speed of 50 to 70 km per hour on
top of a sand board. Driving along the 75 mile beach that doubles up as a
runway is part of the 4WD tour and you'll get a kick seeing the small planes
landing and taking off right next to you. With Sunset Safaris you'll have a
vacation which you would wish not to come to an end.
For more details about Fraser Island
Tourism just move on www.sunsetsafaris.com.au
