THINGS TO DO ON FRASER ISLAND

Fishing

Fraser Island is one of the best beach fishing locations in the country for all-season angling. You can walk to the beach directly in front of the campground and find some of the best fishing spots on the island, and usually have an entire gutter to yourself. Whiting, tailor, swallowtail, bream, flathead, Spanish mackerel, GT and mulloway are just a few types of fish you could reel in.

Whale watching

From June to October you can spot migrating humpback whales from the beach or a lookout. They often cruise-by just behind the breakers!

Wildlife and bird watching

The campground is a great place to sit back and observe nature. Kookaburras are plentiful and goannas come out to explore the campground on a daily basis. 106 species of birds have been observed on the property to date, including the elusive Black-breasted Buttonquail.

Wildlife and landscape photography

Capture the windswept moonscape of a sand blow, a wave crashing into the Maheno at dawn, honeyeaters feasting on banksia blossom or a pic of the family having a dip in Lake McKenzie. Fraser Island abounds in natures gifts! For photographic inspiration, be sure to check out Peter Meyer’s gallery, located at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Sand dune walk

From the back of the campground, guests have private access to Corrigin Sand blow. It’s about a 30-minute walk to the top, and if you’re lucky, you might even come across some fulgurites; tubes or clumps of melted sand formed when lightning strikes the dune.

sharks top view

Beach walking

Stroll the beach to view the beautiful coloured sand pinnacles. The brightly coloured sand cliffs along the eastern beach are sculpted into impressive shapes by the elements, and are the structures after which Cathedrals on Fraser is named.

Watch the sunset and sunrise

From the campground, you’re only a 400 metre walk to 75 Mile Beach or a 30-minute walk to the top of Corrigin Sand blow. Both are beautiful spots to watch the sun come and go.

BBQ

Get everyone together and fire up the barbie. Our shop stocks an assortment of meats, sauces and other grilling essentials.

Campfires

Enjoy the warmth and sounds of a lively campfire. Fires are not permitted when beach camping, however you can enjoy a campfire in our designated fire rings (or you’re welcome to bring your own firepit – provided it captures its own coals). A perfect place to relax with family and friends, to reminisce, tell stories and enjoy life.

Flying

Take a 15-minute joy flight over Fraser Island.

Four Wheel Driving

Choose a destination, or map out a route and put your 4WD to work on the islands inland tracks.

Maheno Shipwreck

Once an impressive vessel, the Maheno now lies buried in sand, just 10 minutes south of Cathedrals on Fraser.

Eli Creek

The Largest freshwater creek along the east coast, with over four million litres of water flowing into the ocean every hour!

Indian Head

Named by Captain Cook in 1770 after his first sighting of the Buttchela people on Fraser Island. From the lookout you can usually spot a turtle or even a shark in the waters below.

Champagne Pools

Just north of Indian Head, these beautiful rock pools are filled with bubbling seawater and make excellent swimming holes at low tide!

Lake Wabby

Surrounded by a massive sand-blow, this is the deepest of the island’s lakes.

Lake Allom

With the forest as a backdrop, this small and welcoming lake is home to many turtles, and great for an evening swim.

Lake McKenzie

One of the island’s best-known freshwater lakes, McKenzie is a refreshing swimming spot and has good day facilities nearby.

Central Station

Originally established as a forestry township, this beautiful rainforest area features a boardwalk that follows Wanggoolba Creek. It’s a great place to go for a bush walk and enjoy the forest.

Great Walk

The Fraser Island Great Walk runs between Dilli Village and Happy Valley and is 90km long (6-8 days). If this is not your style, it is possible to walk shorter, easier sections of the trail, including short strolls, half-day and full-day walks.

Tortoise swimming
rain forest
hiking buddies carrying heavy backpacks

Fishing

Fraser Island is one of the best beach fishing locations in the country for all-season angling. You can walk to the beach directly in front of the campground and find some of the best fishing spots on the island, and usually have an entire gutter to yourself. Whiting, tailor, swallowtail, bream, flathead, Spanish mackerel, GT and mulloway are just a few types of fish you could reel in.

Whale watching

From June to October you can spot migrating humpback whales from the beach or a lookout. They often cruise-by just behind the breakers!

sharks top view

Wildlife and bird watching

The campground is a great place to sit back and observe nature. Kookaburras are plentiful and goannas come out to explore the campground on a daily basis. 106 species of birds have been observed on the property to date, including the elusive Black-breasted Buttonquail.

Wildlife and landscape photography

Capture the windswept moonscape of a sand blow, a wave crashing into the Maheno at dawn, honeyeaters feasting on banksia blossom or a pic of the family having a dip in Lake McKenzie. Fraser Island abounds in natures gifts! For photographic inspiration, be sure to check out Peter Meyer’s gallery, located at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Sand dune walk

From the back of the campground, guests have private access to Corrigin Sand blow. It’s about a 30-minute walk to the top, and if you’re lucky, you might even come across some fulgurites; tubes or clumps of melted sand formed when lightning strikes the dune.

Beach walking

Stroll the beach to view the beautiful coloured sand pinnacles. The brightly coloured sand cliffs along the eastern beach are sculpted into impressive shapes by the elements, and are the structures after which Cathedrals on Fraser is named.

Watch the sunset and sunrise

From the campground, you’re only a 400 metre walk to 75 Mile Beach or a 30-minute walk to the top of Corrigin Sand blow. Both are beautiful spots to watch the sun come and go.

BBQ

Get everyone together and fire up the barbie. Our shop stocks an assortment of meats, sauces and other grilling essentials.

Campfires

Enjoy the warmth and sounds of a lively campfire. Fires are not permitted when beach camping, however you can enjoy a campfire in our designated fire rings (or you’re welcome to bring your own firepit – provided it captures its own coals). A perfect place to relax with family and friends, to reminisce, tell stories and enjoy life.

Flying

Take a 15-minute joy flight over Fraser Island.

Four Wheel Driving

Choose a destination, or map out a route and put your 4WD to work on the islands inland tracks.

Maheno Shipwreck

Once an impressive vessel, the Maheno now lies buried in sand, just 10 minutes south of Cathedrals on Fraser.

Eli Creek

The Largest freshwater creek along the east coast, with over four million litres of water flowing into the ocean every hour!

Indian Head

Named by Captain Cook in 1770 after his first sighting of the Buttchela people on Fraser Island. From the lookout you can usually spot a turtle or even a shark in the waters below.

Champagne Pools

Just north of Indian Head, these beautiful rock pools are filled with bubbling seawater and make excellent swimming holes at low tide!

Lake Wabby

Surrounded by a massive sand-blow, this is the deepest of the island’s lakes.

Lake Allom

With the forest as a backdrop, this small and welcoming lake is home to many turtles, and great for an evening swim.

Tortoise swimming

Lake McKenzie

One of the island’s best-known freshwater lakes, McKenzie is a refreshing swimming spot and has good day facilities nearby.

Central Station

Originally established as a forestry township, this beautiful rainforest area features a boardwalk that follows Wanggoolba Creek. It’s a great place to go for a bush walk and enjoy the forest.

Great Walk

The Fraser Island Great Walk runs between Dilli Village and Happy Valley and is 90km long (6-8 days). If this is not your style, it is possible to walk shorter, easier sections of the trail, including short strolls, half-day and full-day walks.

hiking buddies carrying heavy backpacks

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