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Orange Creek on Fraser Island: Is It Actually An Orange Colour?

October 7, 2022 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, at times and perhaps a little browner than orange at other times. I would describe it as tea coloured.

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

 

Lake McKenzie Fraser Island – Best Spot For A Swim in Queensland

August 8, 2022 by Ursula Boston

Lake McKenzie a popular tourist attraction on Fraser Island

Crystal clear waters of Lake Mckenzie

Lake McKenzie is an absolutely stunning  and the most popular freshwater perched lake to visit on Fraser Island. Not only is it beautiful it has a diverse range  of flora and fauna as well as bikini clad visitors.

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Filed Under: Island Attractions, Lakes Tagged With: Eurong, Fraser Island, Kgari, Lake Mckenzie, perched lake

 

Best Freshwater Lakes and Top Swimming Spots on Fraser Island

June 28, 2021 by Ursula Boston

Fraser Island is full of lakes and secret swimming spots. As we are full time local residents on Fraser. We can show you all the best places to swim.

Here are a few of our favourites :

  • Eli Creek
  • Lake McKenzie
  • Orange Creek
  • Ocean Lake
  • Lake Boomanjin
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Filed Under: Beaches, Creeks, Lakes Tagged With: Fraser, Freshwater, Kgari, lake, ocean, Orchid Beach, Swimming

A Little About Us

Kids and sandboarding – awesome fun on Fraser Dunes

We are the Boston family. Rusty, Ursula and our 2 daughters Summer & Lotus. We are long time residents of the island and have lived at Orchid Beach for more than 20 years...
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Wathumba Creek – A Top Fishing Spot On Fraser Island That Offers Everything

Wathumba Creek on Fraser island Fraser Island has so many amazing places of interest. However, one place that is grossly underrated is the amazing Wathumba Creek. And when we say creek it is more … [Read More...]

 

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