Fraser Island is charmed because of its unique
environment; and captivated by its rich Aboriginal
heritage and colourful European history. It is this
combination that have made Fraser Island one of the most
rare and mysterious features of the Queensland
coastline.
Listed as a World Heritage
site in 1992, Fraser Island joins the ranks of the Great
Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks as a
unique and exceptional environment. As part of
Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage, Fraser
Island is protected for all to appreciate, enjoy and
respect.
Fraser Island is home to more than 230 species of birds
- one of the largest and most varied in Australia
intriguing many a bird watcher. There are 25 species of
mammal present on the island. Isolation has ensured that
Fraser's dingoes are the purest breed in eastern
Australia and consequently no domestic dogs are
permitted on the island. There are over 40 lakes on
Fraser Island, each with its own appeal.
Other native mammals include wallabies, possums, flying
foxes and echidnas. Dugong feed on the seagrass beds,
sea turtles breed on some island beaches as well as the
mainland, and each year make their annual migration to
Fraser's rocky headlands and protected coastline.
The annual migration of humpback whales from Antarctica
to the warm waters off Queensland brings many of the
magnificent whales into the sheltered waters of Platypus
bay, on the western side of Fraser Island with whale
watching a major activity during that time.
ACCOMMODATION
Fraser Island Accommodation ranges from resorts to
lodges to beach houses to extended camping adventure
tours. Accommodation is usually quite full so book in
advance. [Fraser
Island
Accommodation] |
