Fraser Island / K’gari, Australia

Quick Facts

• Fraser Island, also known as K'gari, spans over 1,840 square kilometers, making it the largest sand island in the world.
• The island is home to Lake McKenzie, a perched lake that is renowned for its striking blue waters and is approximately 150,000 years old.
• Fraser Island is one of the few places on Earth where rainforests grow on sand dunes, with some trees reaching heights of up to 60 meters.
• The island's population of dingoes is considered one of the purest strains in Australia, with estimates of around 200 to 300 wild dingoes roaming the island.
• Fraser Island was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992, recognizing its unique ecological and geological significance.

Travel Details

Country

Australia

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$100-200

Best Time to Visit

May–Oct

Current Weather

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23°C/73°F

Clear

Currency

A$ AUD

Coordinates

-25.2497, 153.1664