Stretching for over 120 kilometres in length Fraser Island in Australia is the largest sand island in the world and a world heritage listed site. This is situated on the south eastern coast of Queensland and it is a locality within the Fraser Coast local government in the Wide Bay- Burnett region. The entire island looks like nature has designed it at leisure as each and every part of this sandy island look absolutely amazing at anytime of the year. Though it has a sandy terrain you will be surprised to find rainforests, mangrove forests, wallum and peat swamps and about 100 fresh water lakes which are some of the cleanest lakes in the world. Eli’s Creek is the largest fresh water creek here with a flow of 80 million litres per day. Due to this abundance of fresh water and vegetation there are plenty of animals which include swamp wallabies, echidnas, ringtail and bushtail possums, flying foxes and bandicoots. For nature lovers this place is like a paradise and this is exactly what the Butchulla had named the island.
Covering an area of 1,840 square kilometres this is quite a huge place and moreover with so much to see and do you definitely need a good tour company with experienced tour guides who will show you the best of this amazing island. Though it is not difficult to find tour companies operating in this region you need to look for one which is highly recommended by trip advisor and who will give you great value for your money. For this very reason most of the tourists coming here opt for Sunset Safaris which for their popularity have earned the nickname, People’s Choice Company. They operate from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Noosa and all their tour packages include free pick up and drop services from designated points. The Fraser Island Tours becomes all the more attractive with the free inclusions of a visit to the Cooloola National Park and accommodation upgrade which is worth almost 170 dollars and will be totally free for you.
The tour kick starts with a ride along the scenic route in one of the most comfortable 4WD coaches where all the seats are forward facing; there are huge picture windows from where you can clearly see the scenery as you travel. During your stopover in Cooloola you will see the colourful Rainbow Beach, Teewah Beach, Red Canyon, wild kangaroos in Noosa and enjoy watching the sharks, whales, turtles and dolphins from the Double Island Point. After this break in Cooloola you will soon be in your destination and are sure to fall in love with this picturesque island.
The 4WD coaches of Sunset Safaris Fraser Island Tourism are perfect for the sandy terrain and soon you will be driving along the 75 mile beach past the majestic Cathedrals. The tour itinerary prepared by the guides will take you to some of the most beautiful spots here and still you will have enough time for some fun activities like walking along the Hammerstone Sandblow and jumping into Lake Wabby, floating down in Eli’s Creeks and letting the bubbling waters of the champagne pools wash away all your tiredness and making you feel absolutely relaxed and full of spirits. For swimming and snorkelling the tourists are taken to the Maheno shipwreck site where the water is calm and clear and here you will get the first glimpse of the wonderful water park filled with marine flora and fauna. The other places in the itinerary will include a visit to the Central Station, Yiddney Dripping Rock, Woongoolba Creek, lake Birrabeen and going for the Pile Valley Walk and the great lake drive. If the days are spent in activities then the nights also come alive with beach parties, singing under the stars or a walk along the shore. You will have the most amazing time in Fraser Island and with the hospitality and care extended by the tour operators you will soon be back for more.
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