Fraser Island Should be Called Treasure Island

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October 11, 2008

This will be short, we’re exhausted.

We took a ferry to Fraser Island today, then a 4-wheel drive bus type vehicle toured us around the island. This place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the largest sand island in the world and contains 5 different eco-systems. We were fascinated with the place.

At the moment about a 100 fruit bats are flying around our heads, a strange feeling.

Tomorrow will be a long driving day, so we’ll be up early.

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Photos

Fraser Island
Some strange flora here.

Fraser Island Beach
We drove along this beach for over 20 miles...pretty much a straight shot.

Fraser Beach
Several members of our group opted for a 10 minute plane ride over the island. We looked at birds instead.

McKinsey Lake on Fraser Island
This beautiful lake is fed only by rainfall and has no outlets. We thought it was very interesting. We thought it was too cool to swim, though.

Ferry
Here's Joe on the ferry back to Hervey Bay.

Comments

[Mark]

Keep up the great work
I love reading your blog. Although I have been to all the places you have been, I feel like I am seeing them again through a different perspective. I hope you keep on enjoying your trip and your interactions with the people of Australia. Regards, Mark of Sydney

[J J]

Thanks, Mark. I wish you were traveling with us to show us what not to miss.

[Tom Swan]

I've Joined You Guys
Hey Judy and Joe. Barbee has been sending me copies of this travel blog, and I'm enjoying them so much, I've now subscribed. You are doing a beautiful job: Keep it Up! Tom

[J J]

Thanks for the comments, Tom. It'd be great to see you and Angela one of these days.