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I was born at Howard (near Hervey Bay in 1938) Queensland, Australia, and now reside at Unit 1, SUNDANCE, 9 Hervey Street, Scarness, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. I have a small Email facility where Backpackers and International Tourists can come to do their email. Over the years I have assisted many Backpackers, International Tourists and Visitors to Wide Bay district, and those especially wishing to visit Fraser Island and the Fraser Coast with Tourist Information. Many have suggested that I should provide a list of the various accommodation and Fraser Island tourist adventure companies that I have found to be the most recommended for visitors to Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. As a local webmaster I have also included other web sites that I have constructed and/or those of my friends.

  

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FRASER LAKES BACKPACKER HOSTEL, is a unique Queenslander (Ranch) style Budget Accommodation of approximately 70 years of age, and offers Backpacker Accommodation, to visitors of Hervey Bay, intending to travel to Fraser Island. The building is rustic, and has been used as a Backpacker Guest House and accommodation for several years. *Fraser Lakes Backpackers Hostel is listed and recommended in the Lonely Planet Guide.

If you are looking for real home style Accommodation at Budget prices, then this is well worth looking at, Fraser Island 4 Wheel Drive Adventures also available at Budget Prices. "CLICK HERE"  NOTE: Your Dinner, Bed and Breakfast is included in the low budget tariff, please check it out!

Below are links to web sites that I have constructed. Simply "CLICK" on the "underlined site "NAME" and it will take you to the site, the link will open in a new window!

  • Discover the World Heritage Listed Beautiful Fraser Island this web site has many features, where you will learn all about the wonderful and exciting features of the World's Largest Sand Island, its World Heritage Listing, and an extensive Introduction to the Island, (Home Page) details of Wildlife; including Dingoes; advice on how to be Dingo Smart; Pages include; Touring and Camping Guides; Day Visit area Information; Sand Driving safety; Maps of Walking areas of Fraser Island; Information about the Lakes in porous sand; Sand dunes, Sculpted over time by wind, waves and water into a landscape of long sweeping beaches, scattered with signs of Aboriginal occupation going back thousands of years, the beautiful Coloured sands of Fraser Island; how Forests were created on bare sand; Things to Do; and a detailed list and maps of 39 Short Walks you can enjoy when you visit Fraser Island ... Please enjoy your visit to this informative Fraser Island web site.

  • Fraser Island Worlds Largest Sand Island, Picture Web site. This site has been designed to let you see in Pictures, the wonders and "enjoyment" of a visit to our World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the Largest Sand Island in the World. Fraser Island is visited by well over 300,000 people each year, one of the most interesting adventure trips you can ever do when you visit this area of Australia. 

  • Fraser Lakes Backpacker Hostel, is a unique Queenslander (Ranch) style Budget Accommodation of approximately 70 years of age, and offers Backpacker Accommodation, to visitors of Hervey Bay, intending to travel to Fraser Island. The building is rustic, and has been used as a Backpacker Guest House and accommodation for several years. It was formerly known as Fraser Lakes Beachside Hostel. *Fraser Lakes Beachside Hostel is listed and recommended in the Lonely Planet Guide.

  • Fraser Experience Guided Tours & Accommodation The experienced guides will provide expert commentary on the sights and wildlife. Absolute beach front accommodation. Current model 4x4 Tour Buses. Maximum of 15 Passengers. Experience Fraser Island. All its beauty and splendour. Share with us the experience of a life time when you explore Fraser Island. Small groups, personalised service! 

  • 3 Day Fraser Island Experience Tour Departs 9 AM from Hervey Bay, Climb Indian Head, check out the sharks! A shot ferry ride over the Great Sandy Straits and you are on Fraser Island. Magnificent rainforest, swim in pristine fresh water lakes, Turtles, Dingoes, Kingfishers, Sea Eagles, are just some of the wildlife you will see!

  • 2 Day Fraser Island Experience Tour Departs Hervey Bay 8 AM, 2 Great days for those who are a little short on time. Central Station with magnificent rainforest walks. See the amazing colours and shapes of the pinnacles, Lake Birrabeen, Eli Creek, The Maheno Wreck and Lake Wabby. These are just some of the places you can visit.

  • 3 Day Dolphins, Surf & Sand Experience Tour Travel to Tin Can Bay to meet the Dolphins in their natural environment. From Tin Can Bay travel to Rainbow Beach, weather and surf patrols permitting. Fraser Island is just a 5 minute Ferry ride away. Over the remaining 3 days you will visit some of the premium places on Fraser Island.

  • Boomerang Backpacker Accommodation & Fraser Island Tours Boomerang Beach House, Backpacker Resort is directly opposite the beach, less than 20 metres to Scarness Beach. (See picture) Note: Scarness Jetty on the far right hand side. I have seen many excellent fish caught from this particular spot. So it its fishing you enjoy, then a 3 minute walk and you are at the Jetty!

  • FRASER ISLAND Yahoo Group Picture Site Join this group and learn more about Fraser Island, what you can do, things to enjoy, how the members of this group can help and assist you, when you plan your holiday to Fraser Island the World's Largest Sand Island, visited by over 300,000 International Tourists, annually. Has to be the most sort after "adventure" by Backpackers visiting Australia. George Burnett, (moderator), is a local resident and can assist you in many ways! Links to Humpback Whale Watching and Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Luxury Yacht Charters, and Sea Kayaking also included! George also has a boutique email lounge for you to use privately, make sure you have some of his fresh brewed coffee! Please be sure to check out the "Links", for more information about Fraser Island, and other exciting things you can do in the Hervey Bay and Wide bay districts! Contact George Burnett, (Moderator) ICQ # 11240526 or # 9072306, Ph: (07) 4125 3109 or Mobile: 0401554513 or by email!

  • M.V. Golden Phoenix Fishing Charters The M.V. Golden Phoenix has been owned and operated successfully, as a charter fishing boat, by Arthur and Lynette Mackie since 1994. Prior to that Arthur drove it for the previous owners both Reef Fishing and Whale Watching out of Hervey Bay, Australia. Arthur is the most experienced fishing tour operator in the Hervey Bay fleet having been fishing the central Queensland and Frazer Coast constantly since 1970, spending 12 of those years as a professional. The Golden Phoenix is a 50 foot Kevlar tri-hull, and is used for recreational game, sport and Great Barrier Reef fishing, as well as scuba diving, on the continental shelf and around such scenic areas as lady Musgrave, Lady Elliot, the bunker and Capricorn groups, along with Fraser Island, catching all types demersal species, such as sharks, red emperor, coral trout, snapper, cobia, parrot, sweetlips, king, trevally etc. while trolling lures for pelagic like marlin, sail, tuna and mackerel. She is surveyed for fifteen pax. But normally accommodate only 10 for comfort, corporate and mixed parties. Has 240v power, TV. video, microwaves, pop up toaster, hot and cold showers, and cater for one day by arrangement or 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 day trips tailored to suit the customers requirements. The Vocational fishing adventures such as Arthur provides are real adrenalin pumpers with all the right bait and tackle supplied to capture the �big ones� which are cleaned and stored on ice (the only way to keep fish fresh) for the clients to take home. Presenting Exclusive Deep Sea, Sports Fish, Reef Fishing and Exclusive Dive Charters for up to Ten (10) persons from 1 to 7 days.

  • Hervey Bay Marine Park was declared in 1989 to conserve the natural resources of the tidal lands and waters of Hervey Bay. Much of the Bay (including the broad Platypus Bay off the North-Western side of Fraser Island) is zoned to manage human activities around Humpback Whales and to monitor the effects of such activities to protect the Whales. This zoning applies from August 1 to November 30 each year when Whales are most likely to be found in the Bay. Through this management, many tens of thousands of people each year have some of the worlds best opportunities to see one of nature's most magnificent creatures in it's natural environment often at close quarters. Hervey Bay is probably the best place in the world to see Humpback Whales in their natural environment.  This is largely due to two major factors. A picture gallery of 7 pages of Humpback Whales at play. Detailed information about the Humpback Whale.

  • Hervey Bay 4 Sale Pages - Please list your For Sale items here. Visit the web site, send me an Email, with a picture if you want your item listed.
  • Hervey Bay Real Estate Pages - This site has been designed for private marketing of Real Estate for local and Wide Bay area residents. All you need to do is send me and Email, and details of property for sale with any pictures.
  • History of Hervey Bay - If you would like to see what Hervey Bay looked like years ago, then visit this site.
  • Cor-Lyn Clothing & Craft Manufacturers - Cor-Lyn Enterprises is part of the Bundaberg Cottage Industry. We specialise in Dressmaking for all sizes and styles, Wire Hanging Baskets, Cottage Crafts as well as a selection of plants. While you are visiting us why not take a stroll through our ever changing gardens, and watch as our beautiful gardens and unique business grows to meet our customers' needs and desires.
  • Maggie Gees Bush Craft Products- MAGGIE GEES is a small craft manufacture in Bauple, Queensland, Australia, we make: Shy Dolls with Faces, Full Size Dolls (e.g. Butlers), Swaggie Dolls, Granny Dolls, Scotty Dolls.
  • Korey & Brent Parrots, Lorikeets & Old Bottles - This web site is about the activities of two teenage boys from Hervey Bay in Queensland Australia, their Parents Monica and Brian Russell, fully support  and assist their teenage sons with their hobbies and interests. Dad (Brian) has always had a very keen interest in breeding exotic tropical Birds. The boys, Korey and Brent have followed in the footsteps of their Father.
  • Selected Herbs, Spices & Seasonings - Welcome to our site. We have the largest range of Herbs, Spices and Seasonings available in the Wide Bay area, of Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and surrounding districts. For your convenience we have made a complete list of all of the products that we can supply.
  • Emu Oil Products - Emu Oil has been used for 1000�s of years by Aborigines for it�s ability to penetrate, moisturise and nourish the skin. Emu Oil contains Omega 3, 6 & 9 also high amounts of Vitamin A & E and has incredible anti-inflammatory properties used by Aborigines as a traditional remedy for Arthritis, pain and Stiffness. Also minor Wounds, Burns & Stings. Clinical experiments suggest Emu Oil is an effective alternative to Cortisone for the treatment of Skin conditions such as Dermatitus, Eczema & Psoriasis.
  • Brom Mad the Bromelaids People - Specializing in Bromelaids, Day Lillies, Hippeastrum, Louisana, Iris, Canafis, In-door, Out-door plants. Buses welcome. Garden Visitors welcome. No mail orders or lists.
  • Fraser Coast Cabling Service - Fraser Coast Cabling Service is owned and operated by Graham Smith, a former Telstra Corporation Limited employee with more than 16 years experience in the communications industry. Graham operates his business out of Hervey Bay and provides a personal and prompt service throughout the Wide Bay District, his services include; domestic, commercial and pre-wiring.
  • Sandy Straits Soccer Club Sandy Straits Soccer Club, news, information, gallery, forum, results & fundraising. All welcome. Results, points, pictures for the Sharks, Makos, Hammerheads, Tigers and the Bushrangers teams.
  • Hervey Bay Boat License Boat Licence, Navigation and speedboat handling Courses. On-line Internet instruction for license theory & marine chart work. Queensland country & rural service.
  • Welcome to Larry Andersons Home page - Exploring the Hervey Bay area, Anderson Genealogical information dating back to the 1500s, Janet's Family Genealogical information dating back to the early 1700s, Larry & Jan have purchased a 10-year-old home in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia and moved there in August, 2000. Hervey Bay Links, Where is Hervey Bay? Maps of Queensland, Australia, Information about Hervey Bay & surrounding area, The whales of Hervey Bay, Written account of the voyage of IsaLei-Rua from 1990 until 1996. The countries visited were: USA, Mexico, French Polynesia, American Samoa, Western Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji and Australia. Personal Interests; Janet, Collecting stamps, computers, crosswords, fishing, gardening, genealogy, internet, knitting, reading, Scrabble with Larry, sewing and travelling. Larry, - Computers, building websites, electronics, gardening, genealogy, jobs around the home, internet, Scrabble with Janet, tinkering, travelling.
  • I have received many requests from visitors to Fraser Island, to build web sites with pictures of Fraser Island, the World's Largest Sand Island, with Rain Forests, Beautiful Beaches, Pristine Clear Fresh Water Creeks, Springs and excellent Clear Lakes for swimming etc. 

  • Fraser Island is such a natural pristine place to visit, you will need at least 3 days to see it at it's best. We proudly boast that some 300,000 tourists visit the World Famous Fraser Island annually. The only way I can show you the beauty of Fraser Island, is to ask  you to view the Pictures I have up-loaded to the various sites that are linked on this page.
  • Please feel free to download any of the pictures that you like, and please sign my Guest Book, letting me know that you have visited the sites and send an e-mail, with any comments or suggestions for changes to the sites, or if you have enjoyed your visit to the particular web site. 
  •  If you require any further information, please email me, or you can contact me on 
  • ICQ # 9072306 or # 11240526.. You can also "click" on the 
  • "Bookings and Enquiries or Contact" button on any of the sites and send me an email below. Sincere best wishes ....... George Burnett ...... Webmaster.

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FRASER ISLAND
  • The Fraser Coast is one of Queensland's most attractive holiday destinations and is only a 3� hour drive north of Brisbane or a one hour flight  It has a remarkable diversity of experiences to offer, from World Heritage Listed Fraser Island itself; to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay visited each winter by the Humpback Whales; and the living history of Maryborough or the majestic Bunya Mountains.
    The unique environment which is Fraser Island is impressive in its sheer size and beauty. Its colourful history and Aboriginal heritage have made it a popular place for visitors to explore. For the naturalist, it is a rare and special garden. To the Aboriginal tribe which lived there for generations, it was paradise. If you would like to learn more about the tribe, which was known as the Butchulla people, then please "CLICK HERE" for the link. To the angler, it means a full creel. To the 4WD enthusiasts, it is the ultimate off-road experience. To everyone who visits Fraser - it is the largest sand island in the world and one of Australia's World Heritage sites.
FRASER ISLAND INTRODUCTION (Click link to Site)
  • Fraser is the largest sand island in the world being 124km. long and covering an area of 163,000 hectares.
    It encompasses an amazing variety of landscapes, long surf beaches, cliffs and gorges in shades of orange, red, yellow and pure white sand, dense rainforests, vast, desert-like sand blows, freshwater lakes perched high up in the dunes, winding streams, great basalt headlands and salt pans with eerie mangrove forests.
    Scientists believe Fraser Island has developed over a period of approximately 800,000 years. Its sand comes from the tablelands of Northern New South Wales, washed into the sea by the big rivers of that area, and strong sea currents carry it north.
    Sand is the island's foundation, but water is its life force, giving rise to the island's vast tracts of forest. Fraser Island has an abundance of freshwater in its many lakes and crystal clear creeks and streams. Pristine clear mirror lakes and the peat-coloured perched lakes, are some of the largest of their kind in the world. Across the broad stretches of the ocean beach and running through the cool shady havens of the rainforests, comes the flow of the island's many creeks and streams.
    Water has meant the creation of exceptional rainforests, growing in sand and surviving on nutrients from the breakdown of other plants.

    Towering satinay and brush box are among the forest giants, some over a thousand years old. The variety of vegetation on Fraser is exceptional, ranging from mangroves to kauri
    forests and wallum heath lands that fill with wildflowers in the early Spring.
    The beaches and forests are the habitat of more than 230 species of birds - one of the largest and most varied bird communities in Australia. Isolation from the mainland has also ensured the purity of the island's dingo population.
    Now listed as a World Heritage site, Fraser joins the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks as being of universal significance as the largest coastal dune system and sand island in the world and for its special environments. 

    As a precious part of Queensland's natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate, enjoy and respect.
FRASER ISLAND NATIONAL PARKS, FOREST AND SAND (Click link to Site)
  • Fraser Island is part of the Great Sandy Region, the section of coastline stretching from the north shore of the Noosa River below lake Cooroibah and Cooloola National Park, to Sandy Cape at the northern tip of Fraser.
    About half of Fraser Island is currently national park. The Great Sandy National Park occupies the northern half of the island. The southern half is almost entirely crown land and state forests, proposed for national park, subject to resolution of Aboriginal land interests.
    Fraser has various centres providing information about the island and Great Sandy National Park. Information Centres can be found at Eurong National Parks and Wildlife Office, Central Station, Dundubara and Waddy Point.
FORESTS (Click link to Site)
  • Fraser's forests are one of the island's most remarkable and controversial features. Though the island was heavily logged, large stands of satinay and brush box still remain. Pile Valley, between Central Station and Lake McKenzie, where much of the logging took place, has the tallest of the towering satinay and brush box.
    Satinay and brush box form part of the island's sub-tropical rainforests together with piccabeen palms and kauri pines. Fraser's rainforest are home to rare and ancient species including the angiopteris fern, which has the largest fern fronds in the world. The angiopteris fern is notable due to its use of water pressure rather than structural tissue to keep its fronds erect. The walkways along Wanggoolba Creek and Central Station, inland from Eurong, pass several of the magnificent ferns.
    Further north and inland from Happy Valley, the Yidney Scrub is home to a forest of 200-year old kauri pines.
    Fraser's vegetation is not all tall forest. Wallum heath lands occupy much of the lowlands. They consist of shrublands, scribbly gum trees and wallum Banksia. The heath lands spring to colour during August and September with a profusion of wildflowers.
    The western coastline of the island is fringed with mangroves backed by areas of cypress pine.
SAND FORMATIONS (Click link to Site)
  • The dune systems of the Great Sandy Region, which include Fraser Island, are the largest and oldest in the world dating back more than 30,000 years. Fraser is the world's largest sand island. Along the ocean coastline, the dunes take on at times sculptured shapes, giving rise to the names "The Cathedrals" and "The Pinnacles".
    There are 72 different coloured sands that occur on the island. The best coloured sands can be seen along a 35km stretch of the ocean beach north of Happy Valley. Sand blows are the other major sand formation, caused through the gradual action of shifting sand across the island. The Knife blade, just north of the wreck of the "Maheno", is the largest of the island's sand blows. A lookout provides an excellent lookout onto the beaches and dunes.
    Further north, Middle Rocks' Champagne Pools are deep natural rock pools, ideal for swimming Waddy Point is a popular base for anglers and provides good views from atop the lookout.
FRASER ISLAND WORLD HERITAGE LISTING (Click link to Site)
  • Fraser Island attained its World Heritage Listing in December 1992 in recognition of the island's exceptional sand dune systems, its rainforests on sand and its pristine freshwater lakes. Fraser Island is the tenth World Heritage listed site in Australia. The listing recognises Fraser's combination of environments as having outstanding universal value and its protection for future generations as a global responsibility.
    World Heritage Listings began almost twenty years ago under the auspices of the United Nations with establishment of the World Heritage Convention to which Australia is a signatory. 127 countries are party to the convention, established to identify, protect and preserve properties which qualify for World Heritage Listing.
    The two criteria against which Fraser Island was judged eligible for listing as a natural site were as follows: if it was an outstanding example representing significant on-going geological processes, biological evolution and man's interaction with the natural environment; and if it has superlative natural phenomena, formations or features.
    While the World Heritage Committee does not have the power to dictate how the listed site is managed, signatories to the convention, such as Australia, have an obligation to observe the ethic of the listing. The purpose of the World Heritage Listing is to recognise Fraser Island as having unique and precious natural environments of universal value that should be protected.

    Fraser Island has merged from a century of exploitation of its rich sources - timber, sand minerals and fish. Logging and sand mining have ceased after many years of campaigning by environmental groups. The challenge for the island in the future will be in managing the growth in tourism. A detailed management plan has been developed by the Fraser Implementation Unit, part of the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage, for Fraser Island and Great Sandy Region which sets a strategy to the year 2010.
    The responsibility of protecting Fraser for future generations, however, belongs to all visitors in respecting the island's environments.
FRASER ISLAND WALKING (Click link to Site)
  • Leaving behind the 4WD and taking to the walking tracks is one of the best ways of appreciating Fraser Island's natural splendour. Without the rumble of engines, the bird life can be seen and heard and the beauty of Fraser's wildflowers, its forests, lakes, creeks and sand formations seem all the richer.
    Walking tracks vary from a mere few hundred meters along some of the creek walkways, up to 13km. treks, such as that between Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby. Before setting out ensure you have good, comfortable walking shoes, a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen lotion, water, a good map and a compass is also advisable.
    Terrain on Fraser is generally easy, but walking on sand can be tiring and slow when the sand is soft. Avoid walking in the hottest part of the day and allow plenty of time to reach your destination before dark.
    Walking tracks in the southern half of the island:
  • Dilli Village to Lake Boomanjin 7km.

    Lake Boomanjin Circuit 4km.

    Lake Boomanjin to Lake Birrabeen 10km.

    Lake Birrabeen to Central Station 5km.

    Central Station to Pile Valley 2km.

    Central Station to Lake McKenzie 6km.

    Lake McKenzie to Lake Wabby 13km.

    Lake Wabby to Ocean beach 3km.

    Walking tracks in the northern half:

    Ocean Lake Circuit 5km.

    Dundubara Creek to Wungul 3km.

    Dundubara to Lake Bowarrady 12km.


    The series of walks, particularly in the south of the island, can be combined for a trekking holiday over a few days. It's advisable to go in a group, preferably with experienced bush walkers and always advise park rangers of your itinerary before setting out.
    Maps and a compass are essential. Constructed walking tracks and old forestry roads make the easiest walking. Taking to the bush, off the beaten tracks is inadvisable and can be dangerous, particularly for the inexperienced bush walker, as swamps and thick heath land vegetation make many parts of the island difficult to traverse. The southern part of the island is well provided with water sources, but the northern half is dry in parts and freshwater is harder to locate. Consequently, hikers should always carry ample water supplies and food.
    Fraser is not snake free and care should be taken. However, mosquitoes and midges are the greatest wildlife threat, so it is advisable to apply insect repellent in the hotter months and after rain.
    Do not encourage or feed the dingoes - they are wild, unpredictable and should be appreciated from a distance. Fraser's delicate balance of environments will survive for future generations, only through the thoughtfulness of its visitors.
    Bush walkers should keep to tracks, avoid damaging vegetation and respect the island's cultural and environmental heritage.
FRASER ISLAND WILDLIFE
Fraser boasts around 230 species of birds, that flock to its beaches, rainforests, heath lands, wildflowers and to its many lakes. Along the beaches, you can see dotterels, pied oyster - catchers, pelicans, terns and gulls while overhead the skies are prowled by magnificent birds of prey - brahminy kites, white- breasted sea eagles, ospreys and peregrine falcons. The island's heath lands are home to one of Australia's rarest birds - the ground parrot, as well as honey- eaters, kingfishers and cockatoos. The lakes and wetlands are the habitat of curlews, jabirus and brolgas.
The separation from the mainland and the lack of grazing fields has meant that Fraser's land and water animals do not compare in numbers or variety to the island's exceptional diversity in vegetation. Nevertheless, Fraser's wildlife is exceptional in its own way.
There are 25 species of mammal present on the island. Isolation has ensured that Fraser's dingoes are the purest breed in Eastern Australia and consequently no domestic dogs are permitted on the island. Visitors are advised not to encourage or feed the dingoes.
Wallabies, possums, flying foxes and echidnas are some of the other native mammals, but there are no kangaroos.
Dugong feed on the sea grass beds, turtles breed on some island beaches as well as the mainland and each year tailor make their annual migration to Fraser's rocky headlands to spawn.

The annual migration of humpback whales from Antarctica to the warm waters of Queensland bring many of the magnificent whales into the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay, on the western side of Fraser Island. After calving in the waters further north, many of the whales retreat to Platypus Bay with their new offspring before returning to the rich feeding grounds of the Antarctic.
During the weeks from August to October, licensed tour boats operate from Hervey Bay's Urangan Boat Harbour for visitors to watch the antics of the whales. Whale watching now attracts over 45,000 people per annum to what is a special part of the region's natural wonders.
TIPS FOR CAMPERS (Click link to Site)
Do not camp within 100 meters of a lake or 50 meters of a creek.
Avoid digging trenches around your tent.
Use fuel stoves in preference to wood fires. If using BBQ's, use wood provided.
Do not feed or encourage the dingoes, goannas or other wildlife.
Do not bury rubbish. Dispose of it in the proper bins or remove it from the island when you leave.
Do not use detergents, soaps, toothpaste or shampoos in the lakes or waterways, it encourages damaging algal growth.
Observe hygiene standards when camping without toilet facilities and bury human waste.
Respect the peace of other campers. Do not create noise or play loud music.
Boil water taken from natural sources.
Leave the campsite tidy for other campers.
FACILITIES ON FRASER
Fraser Island has no towns but the resorts at Eurong Beach and Happy Valley, both on the surf beach and Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village on the western beach provide facilities for touring visitors. General stores, fuel and ice are available at some other locations.
FUEL: Eurong Beach Resort, Happy Valley Resort, Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village and Cathedral Beach Camping Park.


GENERAL STORES: Cathedral Beach Camping Park, Dilli Village, Eurong Beach Resort, Happy Valley Resort and Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village.


SWIMMING: There is excellent swimming in the creeks and lakes, with their sandy beaches and warm water. However, swimmers should not venture out far into the surf along the eastern shore. It is unprotected beach and there are rips and strong tidal currents.


EMERGENCIES: There are no doctors or hospitals on Fraser Island. During peak visitor periods, a Queensland Ambulance Station is manned at Happy Valley. An Air Ambulance operates in the event of emergencies. Contact the Ranger Stations at Eurong, Central Station, Dundubara; Waddy Point, Ungowa. Visitors with pre-existing conditions should be aware of the limited medical facilities and consider this when making holiday plans.


RANGER STATIONS: In the event of bushfires or other emergencies or difficulties, contact the Ranger Staff at stations on the island at Eurong Ph:(07) 4127 9128, Central Station Ph:(07) 4127 9191, Waddy Point Ph:(07) 4127 9190, Dundubara Ph: (07) 4127 9138 and Ungowa Ph:(07) 4127 9113. (Please ensure that you make a note of these telephone numbers)


TELEPHONES: Public telephones are located at various major points around the island including Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village, Ungowa, Central Station, Eurong Beach Resort, Cathedral Beach Camping Park, Dundubara, Waddy Point, Indian Head and Orchid Beach.


INFORMATION CENTRES: Centres with information about the island are located at Central Station, Eurong National Parks and Wildlife Office, Waddy Point and Dundubara. The resorts and stores on the island also provide visitor information.

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