Fraser Island: A Dream Eco-Tourism Destination for Tourists

Fraser Island, a World Heritage listed location by the United Nations is located on the southern part of Queensland, Australia and is considered one of the finest Eco Tourism destinations in the world .It has an area of approximately 1840 Square kilometres and is at a distance of 200 kilometres from the city of Brisbane in Australia.

Though Fraser Island Australia is considered to be the biggest Sand Island of the world, so apart from virgin Sand Dunes, it also has natural Rain Forests, Mangrove Forests, Eucalyptus Woodlands and Coastal Heaths. The island is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and is separated from the mainland by the Great Sandy Strait. Fraser Island boasts of over 100 fresh water lakes and most popular amongst them is Lake McKenzie, which sits on top of vegetable matters.

Fraser Island has abundance of diverse Flora and Fauna and there are about 25 species of mammals found which includes Dingoes, Flying Foxes, Bandicoots and Squirrel Gliders etc. The reptiles in the island include Eastern Brown Snakes, Goannas, Geckos and during the warmer season between December to March, the occasional Salt Water Crocodiles, though they are not native to Fraser Island. Kreffts river turtles are found in the fresh water lakes situated in the Island. There are more than 350 varieties of birds which are found in the island and they are namely, Sea Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Kites, Pelicans, Terns, Honeyeaters, Thorn bills and Cockatoos etc.

When a tourist plans a trip to the Island, apart from the natural resources found on the Island, they should also be able to enjoy eco tourism related sports activities like Angling, Camping and Trekking during their stay there.

It is advisable while taking a trip, to book tour and activity Fraser Island Packages with experienced and reliable tour operators like the Sunset Safari Tour Operators, which have several tour packages customised keeping the tourist’s interests in mind and they also provide experienced tour guides, who know every inch of Fraser Island and make the trip worth every bit. If somebody wants a completely customised tour of the Island, same can be arranged just for him / her after a detailed discussion with the tour operator.

Sunset Safari tours to Fraser Island start from Gold Coast through pick up points at Brisbane and then Noosa and comfortable 4wd buses and Mini Coaches and Meals and accommodations during the trip is arranged for the tourists ,so they can devote the entire time to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Fraser Island.

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Fraser Island – An Experience to Remember

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