Experience The 4 Seasons On Fraser Island

The best time of year to go to Fraser Island depends on what you’re going for. While not many events take place on the island itself, good ol’ Mother Nature affects the island greatly, and this changes from season to season.

Spring

During the spring months from September – December, the island’s rainforest is brought to life with magnificent wildflower, but it’s also when severe storms are most common. In the beginning of spring, you can see the last of the humpback whale migration as they return to southern waters. As Fraser Island is so close to Hervey Bay, recognised as the whale watching capital of the world, views of the magnificent whales are more than likely.

Summer

Reaching a peak temperature of 30 degrees on the coast during summer, this is probably the most popular time to visit Fraser Island if you’re a sun seeker. The more inland you travel, the warmer it gets, so protection from the sun is encouraged through hats, sun lotion and loose, thin clothing. While summer is the hottest season, it’s also the wettest, with about 160mm of rainfall per month between January and March. Early summer can also experience severe storms and marine stingers in the coastal waters.

Autumn

Early autumn might be the best time of year to visit Fraser Island if you’re after mild weather and
pleasant temperatures. Calmer than the summer, rainfall has decreased, exotic birds migrate for the winter to decorate the rainforest, and Lake McKenzie is calm and still for a relaxing dip. Even if the temperature is lower than that of summer, sun protection should still be used.

Winter

It’s all action on Fraser Island in winter. Humpback whales begin migrating in July and can be best seen from Fraser Island’s Double Island Point; dingo pups also begin to come out from their dens to play, but you should still only admire them from afar; and huge schools of fish swim in the waters just off of the island, providing great fishing if you’re dining on the beach.

Whatever time of year most appeals to you, Drop Bear Adventures run tours on Fraser Island all year round, so you can visit whenever you wish.

Visit www.dropbearadventures.com.au to book your tour.