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Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
Why Go?
Nature lovers, rejoice! World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is the world's largest sand is-
land, a mystical, at times eerie, land of giant dunes, ancient rainforests, luminous lakes and
wildlife including Australia's purest strain of dingo. Across the calm waters of the Great
Sandy Strait, the mellow coastal community of Hervey Bay is the gateway to Fraser Island.
From July to October, migrating humpback whales stream into the bay before continuing
on to Antarctica. Further south, tiny Rainbow Beach is a laid-back seaside village and an
alternative launching pad to Fraser. Fishing, swimming, boating and camping are hugely
popular along this stretch of coastline.
Inland, agricultural fields surround old-fashioned country towns steeped in history.
Bundaberg, the largest city in the region, overlooks the sea of waving cane fields that fuel
its eponymous rum, a fiery, gut-churning spirit guaranteed to scramble a few brain cells.
When to Go
Jun-Jul
Bring your brolly to Maryborough's Mary Poppins Festival.
Jul-Nov
Watch humpback whales; optimal sighting time is August to October.
Nov-Mar
Spy on turtles laying eggs in the sand at Mon Repos.
Best Places to Eat
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Waterview Bistro (
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Muddy Waters Cafe (
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Bayaroma Cafe (
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