Driving on the Beach
Driving on the Beach

Drive your 4WD along Seventy-Five Mile Beach

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  • Driving on the Beach — Drive your 4WD along Seventy-Five Mile Beach
  • Lake McKenzie — Cool off in the turquoise, crystal-clear Lake McKenzie or Lake Birrabee
  • Maheno Shipwreck — Discover the fully preserved Maheno Shipwreck near Happy Valley
  • “Champagne Pool”
  • “Champagne Pool” — Splash about in the bubbling “Champagne Pool” rock pool safely, without jellyfish, sharks or strong currents
  • Indian Head — Enjoy a unique view over the island from Indian Head and maybe spot whales
  • View from Indian Head
  • Indian Head
  • Wanggoolba Creek — Hike along a crystal-clear, whisper-quiet creek through the rainforest
  • Pile Valley — Walk among tall trees and untouched ferns that are more than 1000 years old
  • Sand Roads — Drive on sand roads through the interior and watch natural bushfires and wildlife
  • Driving on the Beach — Drive your 4WD along Seventy-Five Mile Beach
  • "Roadworks" — Roadworks are part of it too, of course :)
  • Lake Wabby — Explore Lake Wabby, the deepest lake on the island, and hike to the sand dune that surrounds it
  • Lake Birrabee — Cool off in the turquoise, crystal-clear Lake McKenzie or Lake Birrabee
  • Lake Boomanjin — At this "reddish" lake you can escape the tourism and enjoy a bit of solitude
  • McKenzie's Jetty — Visit McKenzie's Jetty, the remaining jetty of an old sawmill
  • Stay Dingo Safe — You are reminded of "dangerous" dingoes at every corner, but we did not see any

Fraser Island Map

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Map of Fraser Island with highlights and driving times

What You Will Experience

  • Drive your 4WD along Seventy-Five Mile Beach
  • Hike along a crystal-clear, whisper-quiet creek through the rainforest
  • Cool off in the turquoise, crystal-clear Lake McKenzie or Lake Birrabee
  • Watch freshwater turtles at Lake Allom
  • Enjoy a unique view over the island from Indian Head and maybe spot whales
  • Discover the fully preserved Maheno Shipwreck near Happy Valley
  • Drive on sand roads through the interior and watch natural bushfires and wildlife
  • Explore Lake Wabby, the deepest lake on the island, and hike to the sand dune that surrounds it
  • Visit McKenzie's Jetty, the remaining jetty of an old sawmill
  • and last but not least: “Stay Dingo Safe” :D
Duration: 2 Days