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Fraser Island is part of the Great Sandy Region, the section of coastline stretching from the north shore of the Noosa River below Lake Cooroibah and Cooloola National Park, to Sandy Cape at the northern tip of Fraser. Just a taste of this World Heritage listed paradise will leave you feeling charmed and captivated. Spanning 124 kilometres and covering an area of 163,000 hectares, Fraser Island has developed over 800,000 years. It is a unique natural environment - the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand, Rich Aboriginal heritage and a colourful European history and integral to Fraser. This combination makes Fraser Island one of the most rare and mysterious features of Queensland's coastline. Fraser Island's abundant pristine fresh water lakes and crystal clear creeks are great spots to view unique flora and fauna and also provide a welcome oasis on hot summer days. Scenic 4wd circuits and walking tracks take in some of the largest of the lakes including McKenzie, Birrabeen, Benaroon, Boomanjin and the spectacular Lake Wabby. An exceptional range of flora is found on the Island. Being
a World Heritage listed site, Fraser Island joins the ranks of the Great
Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks as being of universal
significance as the largest coastal dune system and sand island in the
world and for its special environments. As a precious part of
Queensland's natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to
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