K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, is an immense and awe-inspiring wilderness — the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage–listed wonder. Stretching more than 120 kilometres along Queensland’s coast, the island is a landscape of contrasts: ancient rainforest thriving on pure sand, sprawling dunes, and crystal-clear lakes that seem to glow under the sun. It’s a place where nature feels raw and elemental, shaped by wind, water, and time.
31556 Seventy Five Mile Beach
The island’s famous 75 Mile Beach doubles as both highway and landing strip, running past the rusted remains of the Maheno shipwreck and the dramatic cliffs of the Pinnacles, streaked with ochre and red sands. Inland, Lake McKenzie is a must-see — its white silica sand and perfectly clear freshwater make it one of the most photographed lakes in Australia. Other highlights include Eli Creek, where you can float down the gentle current through lush greenery, and Lake Wabby, tucked between the dunes like a hidden oasis.
70119 SS Maheno Sunrise
70111 Boorangoora
K’gari is also home to a remarkable array of wildlife, from dingoes and goannas to rare bird species and marine life just offshore. The island’s traditional custodians, the Butchulla people, have lived here for thousands of years and their connection to the land remains deeply woven into the landscape. Visiting K’gari feels like stepping into another world — untouched, diverse, and humbling in its natural beauty.