Went on a 3-day 4WD safari on the brilliant Fraser Island - the world's largest sand island. And when I say large, I mean more than just a piddly sandspit in the middle of the ocean! It's 123km long, has an area of 184,000 hectares and it's sand dunes reach heights of 200m! (don't you love my geeky facts) Set off in 2 cars of 8, picking up our shopping list and booze on the way. Luckily had a really great group of 16 - mostly Brits, the usual funny Irish guys, some Americans to make fun of, the token Geordie joker and a few Europeans, including Germans who are always a bit weird! Was brilliant driving through the sand and on some rough terrain - must admit the boys were the better drivers! Highlights included:
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