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Fraser Island Tour or Self-Drive?

Fraser Island is a World Heritage listed destination for a justifiable reason – it is a magical reflection of nature at its best! How to experience all the island has to offer in the best way possible,...

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Which Fraser Island 1 Day Tour ?

As discussed in a previous blog post, Fraser Island is a BIG island, being nearly 125km long and 25km wide. There are no roads on the island, just sand tracks, which can be quite difficult to traverse...

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Lady Elliot Island & Fraser Island Packages

Reef, Rainforest, Sand Dunes (& Salty Air)! Hervey Bay gives the visitor the unique opportunity to experience 2 magnificent World Heritage listed natural destinations – Fraser Island & the...

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On The Way to Hervey Bay (from Brisbane)

I always suggest that the best way to get to Hervey Bay is to drive. (See previous post here.) Hervey Bay is an easy 3 ¼ hour drive (290km) from Brisbane, with a LOT of great stop-offs and things to …...

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Fraser Island 4wd Self Drive

Fraser Island is an amazing World Heritage listed destination, and a “must-see” on any Australian east coast itinerary. At 125km long and 25km wide, the island is the biggest  sand island in the world,...

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Things to do in Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is best known for its access to Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island (Great Barrier Reef), and for its renowned status as the “Whale Watching Capital of the World”. There is also a lot to...

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching 2013

Hervey Bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. Often called the “Whale Watch Capital of the World”, several geographical and...

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Fraser Island History and Legends

European History The history of Fraser Island is as diverse and colourful as its flora and fauna. Whilst the island has been inhabited by humans for possibly as long as 5000 years, it’s European...

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Fraser Island – Aboriginal History & Legends (part 2)

Aboriginal life on Fraser Island In the Butchulla people’s language, Fraser Island was known as “K’gari” (pronounced “gurri”) meaning “paradise”. Butchulla translates as “the sea people”....

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Hervey Bay Restaurants

Tantalise your Taste-Buds If a big part of your holidays and weekends away is great food and fresh local produce, then you are in for a treat in Hervey Bay! There are some amazing dining experiences in...

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching 2015

Whale Watching Capital of the World Hervey Bay is often referred to as “The Whale Watching Capital of the World”, a title I can personally endorse having travelled to Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Alaska,...

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Fraser Island – World Heritage Wonderland

All you need to know to plan your adventure! We were thrilled to recently be featured in an article by Expedia entitled ‘Experience the Best of Fraser Island’. We were chosen for our “outstanding...

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Lady Elliot Island vs Heron Island

The Southern Great Barrier Reef The Southern Great Barrier Reef is these days recognised as having the best colour, diversity and accessibility for visitors wishing to experience one of Australia’s...

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Things to do in Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is best known for its access to Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island (Great Barrier Reef), and for its renowned status as the “Whale Watching Capital of the World”. There is also a lot to...

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching 2013

Hervey Bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. Often called the “Whale Watch Capital of the World”, several geographical and...

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Fraser Island History and Legends

European History The history of Fraser Island is as diverse and colourful as its flora and fauna. Whilst the island has been inhabited by humans for possibly as long as 5000 years, it’s European...

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Fraser Island – Aboriginal History & Legends (part 2)

Aboriginal life on Fraser Island In the Butchulla people’s language, Fraser Island was known as “K’gari” (pronounced “gurri”) meaning “paradise”. Butchulla translates as “the sea people”....

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Hervey Bay Restaurants

Tantalise your Taste-Buds If a big part of your holidays and weekends away is great food and fresh local produce, then you are in for a treat in Hervey Bay! There are some amazing dining experiences in...

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching 2020

Whale Watching Capital of the World (Updated 2020) Hervey Bay is often referred to as “The Whale Watching Capital of the World”, a title I can personally endorse having travelled to Hawaii, Mexico,...

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Fraser Island – World Heritage Wonderland

All you need to know to plan your adventure! We were thrilled to recently be featured in an article by Expedia entitled ‘Experience the Best of Fraser Island’. We were chosen for our “outstanding...

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