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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

Freshwater Lakes and Swimming Spots on Fraser Island

February 14, 2018 by Ursula Boston

Fraser Island is full of lakes and secret swimming spots. Here are a few of our favourites :

  • Ocean Lake
  • Orange Creek
  • Eli Creek
  • Lake McKenzie
  • Lake Boomanjin

Ocean Lake

Swinging about at Ocean Lake with the kids

Perfect spot for Fun & Games

Eli Creek

Paradise at Eli creek on Fraser Island

 

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Filed Under: Beaches, Creeks, Fraser Facts, Lakes Tagged With: Fraser, Freshwater, Kgari, lake, ocean, Orchid Beach, Swimming

Is Fraser Island Changing its Name ???

June 23, 2017 by Ursula Boston

frasers change of name

Breaking News on Fraser Island! Now Rename K’gari

Fraser Island is having a name change?… K’Gari ….Here is what we know about this  subject.

  •  ” K’Gari ”  meaning Paradise was named by the Butchulla people. They are the original inhabitants of the Island. ( K’Gari pronounced gurri )
  • In 2014 the Butchulla people were granted Native Title rights. They now wish to share prominence and recognition with  a dual name being ” K’Gari / Fraser Island.  (This is similar to the situation with Ayres Rock / Uluru that had a name change back in 2002. )
  • Spokes person for the Butchulla tribe Ms Bird  sees this renaming as a “partial victory ” for the traditional aboriginal land owners.
  • Environment Minister  Dr. Steven Miles said the name change would be effective immediately as from 23 April 2017
  • Three signs will be installed near the barge landings for all the visitors to see, some 500,000 + that visit each year.
  • The signs have been designed by the islands Ranger, Conway Burns, who is also a corporation director. [Read more…]

Filed Under: About Fraser Tagged With: barge crossing, Kgari, National Park

A Tawny Frogmouth Owl Rescued on Fraser Island- Read his story

March 5, 2016 by Rusty

irwin the frogmouth owl

 

The rescue and recovery of a little Tawny Frogmouth Owl….

This little orphaned Owl was brought to us by someone who had found him all alone on the side of a sandy track, with his mother no where to be seen. [Read more…]

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Is Orange Creek on Fraser Island Actually Orange ?

November 24, 2015 by Ursula Boston

swimming in the tannin coloured water of Orange creek

swimming in the tannin coloured water of Orange creek

Fraser Island has a unique little freshwater swimming hole called Orange creek. And yes it is orange-ish, perhaps a little more brown than orange. I would describe it as tea coloured.

Why is the creek orange ?

This natural phenomenon is caused by the settling of leaves that fall into the creek. The tannin from the dead leaves and other organic matter stain the creek water an orange-ish colour. It is particularly noticeable in the bright sunlight and at sunset with the reflections of the setting sun.

The water may look eerie however cast aside any fear, it is  freshwater  ( no sharks here )and makes it an ideal spot to have a refreshing swim. No need to worry about creepy crawlies or other creatures lurking in the water below. Most part of it is waist deep with shallower water on the edges and where it flows through the sand down to meet the sea. The other great thing about the spot is it has a sandy bottom with no rocks so perfect for the kids to swim in.

Where is it ?

Orange creek is located towards the northern end of Fraser Island. You will need to drive up to Indian Head, across the inland track to Orchid Beach. Drive through the township and onto the beach heading north for about 10 minutes and you will cross it.

In the summertime we frequent this spot daily as it is only a short drive from our house and easy to get to. If you visit pack a snack and a few drinks and play or relax for a few hours.

Always remember that it is a protected are and sensitive to contaminants like sunscreen and insect sprays. Cover up rather than lather up.

Nothing worse than seeing a chemical slick in the water following a person covered in copious amounts of sunscreen. Wear a sun suit and hat instead.

lovely freshwater swimming spot at Orange creek Fraser Island

lovely freshwater swimming spot at Orange creek Fraser Island

Filed Under: Creeks, Fraser Facts Tagged With: Eurong, Fraser Island, island, Kgari, National Park

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