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Dingoes on Fraser Island (K’gari) – Is a Fraser Island Dingo Dangerous?

January 11, 2021 by Ursula Boston

Be Dingo-safe on Fraser Island

A pair of dingos on Fraser island roaming free

Dingoes on Fraser Island?

Yes, there are wild dingoes (Canis lupus dingo) on Fraser Island.

If fact, K’gari has some of the purest breeds of dingo in the world. This is because the isolation and protective nature of the island makes interbreeding with domestic dogs rare.

Are Dingoes on Fraser Island Dangerous?

Potentially Yes. If you have young children or you are unaware of them near you. They can be deadly.

There has also been many publicised attacks and tragically the death of a young boy on the island many years ago.

You definitely need to know how to protect yourself and your family from a dingo attack on Fraser Island.

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Filed Under: About Fraser, Fraser Facts Tagged With: attacks, children, danger, Dingo, Dingoes, Fraser Island, safety

Champagne Pools on Fraser Island – Pop the Bubbly and Pack a Picnic Lunch

January 7, 2021 by Rusty

Popular spot for sun baking, snorkelling & swimming

View from the boardwalk above champagne Pools

Champagne Pools is a must see for anyone visiting Fraser Island. It is popular with backpackers who love to sun bake and swim. While full of fun for families who like to snorkel in shallow waters with the kids.

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Filed Under: Fraser Facts, Tourisim Tagged With: Boardwalk, champagne, Fraser, Indian head, island, Pools

Bogged – Don’t be a Victim and Get Bogged at Inskip Point

January 6, 2021 by Rusty

“A little advice prior to your arrival at Inskip Point to ensure you don’t get bogged”

Visitors to Fraser Island often have no real idea of what to expect once they reach Inskip point.

It’s advisable that you make a quick stop in the car park area ( under the shade of the trees) and prepare to let down your tyres. Driving in the soft sand with fully inflated tyres is bad news and you’ll just get bogged.

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Filed Under: 4WD Driving, About Fraser, Caravan And Camping, Featured, Fraser Facts Tagged With: bogged, inskip, island, sand

What Does the Covid-19 Travel Restrictions to Fraser Island mean ?

December 15, 2020 by Ursula Boston

Updated: 15th December 2020

The Queensland government has eased travel restrictions.

Interstate visitors can travel to Queensland without quarantine unless they are travelling from a hotspot. At the time of writing, there are currently no hotspots in Australia


Updated: 17th April 2020

Is Fraser Island Closed ?

After weeks of speculation and uncertainty the Federal Government released a statement declaring that all National Parks in Queensland will be closed. This comes into effect from Midnight 9th April 2020 and includes Fraser Island. This is due to the Coronavirus Pandemic or Covid-19.

Full Closure

In relation to Fraser Island this basically means a full closure under the State Disaster Declaration.

No tourists, tourist operators, contractors or non essential persons are able to access the island. Any persons camping or staying on the Island have been ordered to leave.

The exemption to this was that only permanent residents of the island are able to leave and return to their residential address. And essential services.

The Barge

The Barge at Inskip Point is only departing 2 hours before low tide and 2 hours after. This is a limited service. Subject to change.

Currently there is Police and National Parks control at the barge checking vehicles and passengers for proof of residence. So many Tourists have been ordered to return to the mainland.

Accommodation

Holiday homes and Hotels have been ordered to cancel guest bookings because they do not qualify as residents. If you have an upcoming reservation please contact the Owners/ managers about your booking status. Cancellations will be refunded

Camping is prohibited on the island until further notice because of the Covid 19 pandemic.

Further information regarding travel restrictions

For any further information or updates please visit www.parks.des.qld.gov.au

Filed Under: Fraser Facts Tagged With: Covid-19, Fraser, Inskip Barge, island, restrictions

Indian Head Fraser Island – The Spectacular Views from Atop Indian Head Lookout

November 24, 2020 by Ursula Boston

Indian Head is a popular spot with a spectacular view

atop Indian Head on Fraser Island

Visitors to Fraser Island are always amazed at the magnificent view at the top of the cliffs at Indian Head.

Many are surprised at just how much marine life you can see from the 50meter cliffs below.

Turtles, stingrays and sharks are seen daily and from August to November Humpback whales frolic around the headland.

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Filed Under: Beaches, Fraser Facts Tagged With: 75 mile beach, Fraser Island, Indian, Indian head, tourist, whale watching

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