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Aboriginal Culture – The Incredible History of the Island

February 20, 2015 by Rusty

Butchilla Tribesmen

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fraser Island has an incredible Aboriginal history. The traditional owners of the island have been recognised as the Butchulla tribe.

Fraser Island shows evidence of Aboriginal occupation of at least 50,000 years.

 

The Butchulla tribe called the island K’gari meaning Paradise…

… it has a special place in their culture and the lakes in particular are an integral part of their dreaming.

 

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Filed Under: Fraser History Tagged With: Butchulla, Central Station, Eurong, Fraser Island, Indigenous, Kgari, traditional owners, world heritage

Top Camping Spot at Waddy Point Managed Camping Ground

February 19, 2015 by Rusty

Cuppa time at waddy point on Fraser Island

Cuppa Time

 

Top spot at Waddy Point Camping ground

The Waddy Point Managed Camping ground is a top spot !!….If you want to experience a bit of wilderness yet have a few small luxuries like hot showers and a flushing toilet this is your spot.

WHY ???

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Filed Under: Accomodation, Beaches, Caravan And Camping Tagged With: Accommodation, Camping, Tourists, Waddy Point, world heritage

Fraser Island Facts; Some Common Questions & Simple Answers

February 3, 2015 by Rusty

beach time

The most Common Fraser Questions & Answers

Many visitors to the Fraser Island have no idea what to expect, what to bring, how to get there.

Here is a list of some of the most common questions about Fraser Island.

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Filed Under: Fraser Facts Tagged With: Barge Crossings, Camping, Central Station, Eurong, Fraser Island, world heritage

See a Wild Dingo and 10 Other Reasons Why Tourists Love Fraser Island.

June 4, 2014 by Ursula Boston

Why visit Fraser Island

Fraser Island is paradise and its also the place to see a real wild Dingo. They are often found wandering on the beach in search for an easy meal and often find themselves being photographed by bus loads of tourists If  you have the opportunity to visit this paradise you will be surprised by its beauty and all that it has to offer. Not only is it the largest sand Island in the world it is also World Heritage listed. Many thousands of tourists and backpackers visit every year and love it.  We are sure you will too and here is a few reasons why

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Filed Under: About Fraser, Fraser Facts, Tourisim Tagged With: backpackers, Dingo, Fraser Island, Tourists, tours, world heritage

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We are the Boston family. Rusty, Ursula and our 2 daughters Summer & Lotus. We are long time residents and live permanently in the tiny township of Orchid Beach at the northern end of Fraser Island...
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