Explore Fraser Island
Fraser Island is located along the southeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. It is famously known as the largest sand island in the world. The island stretches over 120km in length, and has so much to offer to it,s visitors. It has diverse landscapes, world heritage sites, and plenty of unique flora and fauna to discover.
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Language Spoken
The most widely spoken language is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Australian Dollar
UTC-05:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 40.00 A$ (R472,60). A three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 97.50 A$ (R1151,96).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 7.50 A$ (R88,61), and an imported beer around 8.50 A$ (R100,43)
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 2.00 A$ (R23,63).General Transport
There is a daily vehicle and passenger ferry from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay, but the only ways to get around the island are with a 4WD vehicle or as a part of a guided tour. The lowest price you,ll find for a 4WD rental is $180 AUD (R2090,60) per day.Things to do in Fraser Island
The best things to do in Fraser Island is to take a drive to 75 Mile Beach, swim in Lake McKenzie, try and spot wildlife, walk the rain forest trails near Central Station. You can also visit Eli Creek, hike the Fraser Island Great Walk, and climb the dunes at Lake Wabby.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatis A
- Hepatis B
- Polio
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Shingles
- Chicken pox
- Measles
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders require a Visitors Visa to enter Australia for holidaying.