10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About K’gari (aka Fraser Island)

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Discover K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island!

K’gari is just one of Australia’s natural wonders that makes it a must-visit travel destination. Beckoning travellers from all over the world to its sandy shore, this popular island holds one or two secrets as well as the odd world record breaker…

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1. 135km long and 30km wide, K’gari is the world’s largest sand island. This means that everything quite literally grows out of the sand – including the towering rainforest found at Central Station.
2. Lake Boomanjin is one of Fraser Island’s many perched lakes, but at 200 hectares, it’s the largest in the world.
3. Dingoes are not only found in Australia, but Fraser Island’s dingoes are such a pure breed that domestic dogs aren’t allowed on the island.
4. The name Fraser Island originates from Eliza Fraser, the wife of the captain of Stirling Castle that crashed on the island back in 1836..
5. The indigenous name for Fraser Island is K’gari, meaning paradise.
6. During World War II Australia’s Special Operations Commando used K’gari for secret training. With the rainforest and beach, it was considered the ideal location for a gruelling regime.
7. You can cruise down 75 Mile Beach in a 4WD, but this enormous stretch is not only Fraser Island’s main highway, it’s also the landing strip and airport.
8. There are more than 230 species of bird on Fraser Island including pelicans, white-breasted sea eagles, kingfishers, ospreys, peregrine falcons and the ground parrot.
9. You can watch the migration of humpback whales during the winter months from several lookouts on Fraser Island, with Platypus Bay on the western side sees them relax in the sheltered waters.
10. There are over 2000KMs of 4wd tracks on K’gari. Close to the return journey distance to Sydney and back!

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