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Take a Fraser Island Tour on Your Trip to Australia

Fraser Island is known as the world’s largest sand island and is one of the major attractions for tourism in Queensland, Australia. If you’re looking for things to do while in Fraser Island in the form of some Australia travel advice, Fraser Island tours are definitely a great way to explore this fantastic sand oasis.

Fraser Island is a large part of Australia’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, and it is now protected under the World Heritage Listing for all visitors to enjoy. You can take day or 2-6 day tours in 4WD tour vehicles to experience all this island has to offer. An expert guide will take you to all the major sites including Lake McKenzie and Indian Head. If you are taking a multiple day tour, you can choose between one with camping accommodations or hostel/lodge accommodations.

The guided tours will let you experience Fraser Island’s over 40 rare freshwater lakes, towering rainforests growing in sand, swampy wetlands, heathlands bright with wildflower sand and sweeping beaches lined with Pandanus Palms. The abundance of wildlife found on Fraser Island includes wallabies, dingoes, flying foxes, dugongs, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and humpback whales. The tours are interactive as you can take part in the scenic backdrop by swimming in the lakes, walking through the rainforests, and exploring the island.

Hervey Bay is known for being Whale Watching capital of the world, and you will have the chance to take whale watching tours to see these magnificent creatures as they visit the bay between August and October on their way to the Antarctic. More than 1500 humpback whales visit Hervey Bay each year and they are easily spotted in the pristine, calm and safe waters of Fraser Island.

There are many different tour groups to choose from when booking your Fraser Island tour. They all offer similar packages, so it is about finding a tour company that you feel comfortable booking with.

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