Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park
View from Indian Head (Tukkee) north to Middle Rocks, Fraser Island (K'gari). Photo: DERM.
- Survive your drive
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Four-wheel-driving on Fraser Island can be dangerous.
Three people have died in crashes on Fraser Island in 2009 alone so, take sand driving seriously.
- To keep visitors safe, new laws were introduced for 4WD hire vehicles. See the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) website for more information.
- A four-wheel-drive is different to a normal car and handling can be difficult. Slow down, pack light and store gear inside the car.
- Stick to the speed limit. In good conditions, 80 km/hr on the beach and 30 km/hr on inland tracks, slower is safer.
- For essential safety tips view the safety video Drive to survive on Fraser Island (Windows Media Video file, 2.1M)†, download the brochure Survive your drive on Fraser Island (PDF, 3.7M)*, or for more information see driving on sand.
- Conditions report
- Fraser Island dingoes
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- Read more about the dingoes on Fraser Island
- Download: The dingoes of Fraser Island brochure (PDF, 1.9M)*
- View Channel 7’s Creek to Coast segment on dingoes
Location
Approximately 300 km north of Brisbane
What's special
Long beaches, dramatic coloured-sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and pristine freshwater lakes and streams are some of Fraser Island’s spectacular natural features.
Useful links
- Fraser Island conditions report (updated fortnightly) (PDF, 198K)*
- Fraser Island map (PDF, 1.2M)*
- Dingo safety video (Windows Media Video file, 2.1M)†
- About Fraser Island dingoes
- The dingoes of Fraser Island brochure (PDF, 1.9M)*
- Safety video clips
- Frequently asked questions
- Survive your drive on Fraser Island (PDF, 3.7M)*
- Fires prohibited regulatory notice (PDF, 53K)*
- Restricted access area on Indian Head (PDF, 136K)*
- Maheno access prohibited (PDF, 135K)*
- Fire management brochure (PDF, 276K)*
- Fraser Island publications
- Fraser Island World Heritage Area
- Fraser Island Great Walk
- Teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 142K)*
- Cliff Thompson Memorial Scholarship
- Species lists
Nearby parks
- Great Sandy Marine Park
- Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area
- Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park
- Burrum Coast National Park
- Woody Island, Great Sandy NP
- Noosa National Park
- Deepwater National Park
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Last updated 21 February 2012
