Fraser Island has a wide variety of plant communities growing in sand and ranging
from coastal heaths to subtropical rainforests.
Both men are crouching silently in Australia's botanically fuzzy and intriguing strip of border country where 20 - story karri forest gives way to ground -
hugging coastal heath.
Stroll the 3 km of sandy coastline before exploring the rolling dune and
lush coastal heath.
Towering sandstone coastal cliffs guard eucalypt and rainforests from the awesome might of the ocean, tranquil waterways are a short walk
through coastal heath from surfing beaches.
You then spend four days walking from Denmans Cove to Fortescue Bay, along timber boardwalks, up and down gravel and stone steps, through tall eucalypt forest, and over
colourful coastal heath.
A surprising variety of vegetation grows on the island, ranging
from coastal heath to subtropical rainforests.
Fraser Island has been two million years in the making and combines mangrove forests, wallum heath and peat swamps, eucalyptus woodland, sand dunes,
coastal heaths and rainforests into an area just 1840 km squared.
Boasting stunning sand dunes,
coastal heaths, rainforests, mangroves and eucalyptus, Fraser Island is the ultimate place to just relax as you lose yourself in the midst of nature.
Breakneck River Hike — Follow the Breakneck River through forest, woodland, mallee and
coastal heath to a picturesque little beach, hemmed in by limestone cliffs.
Following sand four wheel drive tracks discover a patchwork of vegetation and landscapes that varies from
coastal heaths and scribbly gums to massive stands of hardwood and lush rainforest.
The coastal heath provides a gorgeous backdrop to the reserve's unspoilt beach.
The Great Ocean Walk hike - in - campsites are secluded and small, often tucked away amongst
the coastal heath and gum trees.