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Experiencing K'gari in Queensland

It was an absolute pleasure to visit K'gari (formally known as Fraser Island) and The Fraser Coast in September.


K'gari is the name given to the island by the Traditional Owners and it means 'paradise'. K'gari is world heritage listed and the world's largest sand island.


The Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast

75 mile beach is incredible to see, but it's not a swimming beach given the high shark populations off the coast.


K'gari Coastline
K'gari Coastline

We stayed in Hervey Bay and opted to do a 2 day tour with K'gari Explorer Tours, as you have to have a 4WD vehicle to get around the island, and some of the navigation in the sand would be extremely challenging on your own.


K'gari
K'gari

It's strange to see so many vehicles heading up and down the beach at times, we even watched small planes take off and land!


75 Mile Beach K'gari
75 Mile Beach

One of the most famous sites to see on K'gari is The Maheno, a ship wreck caused by a cyclone in 1935.


The Maheno on K'gari
The Maheno

Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast are also well known for whale watching. Whales can be seen from July to November, with the best viewing normally from August to October.


Whale watching Hervey Bay
Whale Watching

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