Fraser Island boasts having some of the most amazing scenic beauty in the world, and I have to say that it doesn’t disappoint. Right from the outset I was blown away by the stunning beaches as we travelled up the beach in our big orange 4WD bus. The contrast of colours was utterly spectacular, thanks to golden sandy beaches and turquoise water, set against a backdrop of red, orange, black and yellow sand cliffs.
There are no roads on Fraser Island 4WD tracks and beaches. The wilderness experience is amazing as you get to go
deep into the Rainforest Jungle to explore the Islands most unique treasures.
Our first stop in the Rainforest was at Pile Valley where we saw some of the
tallest trees I have ever seen. The trees reached up into the sky at over 110
feet tall and almost perfectly straight. We took a majestic rainforest walk
where on the way we got to see giant Satinay trees so round at the base that it
took 9 adults with outstretched arms linking hands to circle the base of the
tree. The walk took us down into a steep valley and Woongoolba Creek, also
known as the silent Creek. As the crystal clear water runs along the sandy
bottom, no sound is made at all. The water is so clear that the only give away
that there is water flowing on top of the sand is the occasional leaf floating
along with the running water.
The next stop on our Fraser Island tour
from Brisbane was at Lake Birrabeen. Never have I seen such bright white sand
and crystal clear fresh water. The setting reminded me of my Fiji Islands
experience – only set in the middle of rainforest and no ocean in sight. The
sand is white as snow, and the water is super clear with a slight tinge of blue
in the shallows. On the day we were there we saw a Fraser Island Wedding
happening right on the beach of Lake Birrabeen – you couldn’t get a more
perfect setting toward the end of our day.
Our Fraser Island Holiday Package with
Sunset Safaris included a comfortable stay in a wilderness resort before
heading out the next day to explore the beaches. The weather was on our side
and so were the Whales, and we saw them breaching out of the water within 50
meters of our bus in the calm ocean surf. We stopped at the majestic Indian
Head where we saw more Whales, as well as sharks, turtles and dolphins
frolicking in the calm conditions. Indian Head is a large rock headland toward
the top of Fraser Island offering elevated views that allow you see many miles
out to sea, and incredible views of the sand formations and main beach of
Fraser Island.
After Indian head we stopped at a large
Shipwreck on the beach which in itself is quite an attraction. The Maheno
Shipwreck was blown onto the beach in the 1930’s by a cyclone, and has been a
Fraser island Landmark ever since. Just down the beach from the shipwreck is
Eli Creek, a large Fresh water Creek flowing out to sea at only waist deep. The
crystal Clear water is super refreshing and the creek and surrounding flora are
extremely beautiful. With gorgeous palm trees called Pandanus palms overhanging
the creek, Eli Creek has given my trusty iphone images I will never forget.
While you can get to Fraser Island on your
own, there is so much to see and do, it is definitely worth going with a
professional tour company like the one I went with. Australian Sunset Safaris
do Fraser Island Tours Noosa, and also pick up from Brisbane and Gold Coast.
While I was tempted to do a Fraser Island 1 Day Tour, I am glad that I went on
a Fraser Island 2 Day Eco tour instead, as the Island is way too big to see in
just one day. With so much to see and do, I recommend choosing a reputable
company for Fraser Island, and Sunset Safaris were definitely fantastic. 10 out
of 10…
You can find Sunset Safaris at www.sunsetsafaris.com.au
