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Fraser Island
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Fraser Island
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A large tourist island in southern Queensland designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is visited for its beaches, landscapes—particularly its sand dunes and inland lakes—hiking and 4x4 opportunities, and its wildlife (including birds and dingoes). There are also good opportunities for whale watching from Hervey Bay on the other side of the channel separating the island from the mainland.
Overview of Fraser Island
This is a large tourist island in southern Queensland designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is visited for its beaches, landscapes—particularly its sand dunes and inland lakes—hiking and 4x4 opportunities, and, secondarily, its wildlife (including birds and dingoes). There are also good opportunities for whale watching from Hervey Bay on the other side of the channel separating the island from the mainland.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Population: 194 inhabitants (2011).
- Area: 1,840 km².
- Density: 0.2 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: 244 m.
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- Website: http://www.fraserisland.net