Fraser Island

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WOW....what a fantastic place is Fraser Island, which is part of the Great Sandy Marine Park in QLD. Listed as a World Heritage site in 1992 for its natural features which include lake, soil and forest systems; evolving dunes, unique landscapes and sand-blows; which form when strong onshore winds break through the vegetation cover, driving sand from the eroding dunes and then engulfing forests in their path, a bit like describing a small scale Sahara desert in amongst vegetation. There are fantastic scenic drives and walks, and a 4WD is a pre-requisite when travelling the sandy tracks. Dingos are everywhere on the Island and there is plenty of signage and education for tourists in regards to being Dingo-safe! They may look like dogs but you need to remember they are wild and can attack you. It's important to never walk on your own and feeding them is forbidden. We had 3 wonderful nights and 4 fantastic days and thanks to Steve and Larnie who invited us along with a host of their fabulous friends from Brisbane and Sydney. What a great time we had and what a great group of people. Thanks to Steve and Larnie who were our 4WD tour guides on the Island. We had singalongs around the campfire and enjoyed eachothers company. This was truly one of our highlights on our 2010 Australian Tour.

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Photos

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Boarding the barge from Inskip Point bound for Fraser Island. It's $90 for a round trip and takes about 10 mins

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Looking from Fraser Island to Rainbow Beach just after disembarking off the barge. Our destination is Cathedral Beach which will take 1.5hrs and we must get there before the tides rise.

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A slight dilemma....Dave's car is bogged. Dave attaching a rope to Quent's car ready for action!

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Quentin to the rescue....Dave's car all good to go!!

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Oh Oh... Steve and Larnie's car now bogged just behind Dave's. Larnie here in action. Can we get them out before the tide rises!!

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Steve, Dave and Quent discussing tactics of the recovery. Quent had to snatch Steve's car out of the sand.

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Dave, Quent and Steve

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Dave, Quentin and Steve....well done guys a fantastic recovery

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Cathedral Beach, Alitia with her fruit and yoghurt. Larnie and Steve in the background

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Campsite

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Dave and Steve up ahead and check out the dingo on the beach.

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Lone Dingo, not a good idea to go near them. It's important to always walk within a group and not on your own on Fraser Island

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The 4WD convoy ready for adventure on Fraser Island

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Boomanjin lake is a fresh water lake

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Lake Boomanjin walkers camp. This walkers camping area is fenced to keep out dingoes

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Heading down to Boomanjin Lake, it is quite spectacular

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Boomanjin Lake...can you believe this is a fresh water lake. We actually tasted the water it was incredible.

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Boomanjin lake.....what a gorgeous bunch a of people. Sydneyites....Banana Benders and Sandgropers from Perth

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Larnie taking photos of Zhardi at Boomanjin Lake

Comments

[Alitia]

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Hi Monique My deepest apologies for not emailing to you sooner. As you can see I am still having a great time and yes we are still on the road. I'm glad you are enjoying the photos, did you get a copy from Irene and Phil. It was sooo nice meeting you too, all of you have really given me inspiration to keep going with my guitar and singing as sometimes I think i'm not too sure if I should. Thanks for giving me inspiration! Will be back in Perth in a couple of weeks and will let you know when I get my first gig. I will certainly never forget you guys.....ur the best. xox Alitia