Its 400,000 acres are home to eight distinct ecosystems — moving from the mangrove, wallum, and banksia forests of the west and into the subtropical rainforest of the interior, skirting
clear dune lakes and bouncing through «wet» and «dry» eucalyptus forests, before finally emerging on the wind - lashed coastal dunes of the expansive eastern beach, is literally a trip through time.
Not exact matches
The official citation pays tribute to the island's «exceptional natural beauty» and refers to «over 250 km of sandy beaches with long, uninterrupted sweeps of ocean beach, with more than 40 km of strikingly coloured sand cliffs, as well as spectacular
dune blowouts and ocean surf beaches; tall rainforests growing on low nutrient sands; perched
dune lakes including both
clear «white water»
lakes and dark «black water»
lakes; banksia woodlands, heath, patterned swampy fens and sheltered mangrove areas in a spectacular «mosaic landscape.»
The island's blue, fresh - water
lakes are perched in the
dunes and perfect to cool down on a hot Queensland Day; or you can wander along crystal -
clear streams as they meander through the leafy greenness of the forest.
By Day: discover ancient rainforests, trek across remote sand
dunes, swim in crystal
clear lakes, and walk through World Heritage - listed wilderness.
The capacious balcony displays breathtaking views of the pool area, coastal
dune lakes and beyond to the most famed crystal -
clear waters of the Gulf coast.
Endless beaches with ancient shifting sand
dunes, lush rainforests with crystal
clear streams, and freshwater
lakes with powder white sands.
Follow traditional Butchulla pathways beneath towering rainforest, past crystal
clear lakes and over vast sand
dunes.
A nature and adventure lover's paradise, you can experience incredible rainforests, giant sand
dunes, crystal
clear fresh water
lakes and streams, abundant wildlife, and 4WD adventures.
Day 3 — Great People, Great Memories - Trek through the
dunes to emerald - green
Lake Wabby - See Fraser's shifting sands at Hammerstone Sandblow - Enjoy a buffet lunch at Eurong Beach Resort - Swim in the
clear fresh waters of beautiful
Lake Birrabeen - Enjoy an optional Air Fraser joy flight and take off right from the beach Note: After visiting
Lake Wabby we stop at at Eurong Beach Resort for a comfort stop before we travel back to Rainbow Beach
Visitors can relax on soft white sand beaches, dive into the fresh,
clear waters of
Lake McKenzie situated atop a sand
dune and swim in the unique «natural jacuzzi» of the Champagne Pools.
Fraser Island is one of the largest sand islands in the world boasting sand
dunes, crystal
clear lakes and stunning view points.
Discover this World - Heritage wilderness and marvel at its ancient rainforests, shifting
dunes and remote beaches, rainbow - washed sand cliffs and
clear lakes, bright as jewels and ringed with white sandy beaches.