DAYS 6-8 K ’ gari ( Fraser Island )
We know you ’ ve been dreaming of island time – and it starts right here on World Heritagelisted K ’ gari ( Fraser Island ). The world ’ s largest sand island is home to wild , sprawling beaches , secluded freshwater lakes and a unique ecosystem ( it ’ s the only place on earth you ’ ll find rainforest growing on sand dunes !). Just off the Queensland coast , you ’ ll be flying across the shimmering expanse of 75 Mile Beach by 4WD , roaming the rainforest and taking a dip in the island ’ s scenic swimming spots . DRIVING TIME : It ’ s just under five hours from Springbrook to River Heads on the Fraser Coast . Leave your car at the Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception and enjoy a scenic 50-minute ferry ride to the island . PHOTO OP : The sugar-white sands and crystalline waters of Lake McKenzie or the bubbling rock-pool rush of the Champagne Pools at 75 Mile Beach . STAY : Experience K ’ gari and its fabulous west-coast sunsets from Kingfisher Bay Resort . They ’ ll also take care of your day-tripping wish list with guided tours , 4WD safaris , and cruises . Although if you ’ d rather drift between the Island Day Spa and the Sunset Bar , we won ’ t tell . kingfisherbay . com
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