Fraser Island is truly an extraordinary place to visit, bursting with white sandy beaches, thick greenery, and sapphire blue waters.
Moreton Island
Guests can spend time in this unspoilt region, trekking through the bushland and dipping into the refreshing waters. Seeing an explosion of wildlife, with glorious landscapes free of any urban development. However, once visitors have seen all they can on this picturesque island, where to next? Here are our top picks on places right nearby Fraser Island for an even greater adventure in this tropical region of Australia!
Brisbane
By far the most popular spot guests go to when also visiting Fraser Island, with many using Brisbane as a base point. The city is renowned for being constantly sunny and bustling with activities. Home to iconic landmarks, stunning parklands, award-winning eateries, and immaculate views, Brisbane city is truly a worthwhile spot on your Australian adventure. Learn about the city’s history and culture at the galleries, museums, and art centres dotted about. Or enjoy a beach day at the country’s only city man-made beach! Once the sun sets you can stroll along with South Bank and see the bright purple flowers covering the arched boardwalk ceiling, while you choose which restaurant or bar you want to park yourself at for the night!
Moreton Island
After Fraser Island, this attraction is one of the most popular day trip adventures from Brisbane. It is known as the third-largest sand island in the world, a haven of wildlife and paradise island scenes. On the island, Tangalooma Island Resort is one of the main hotspots, offering a range of activities and attractions for the whole family. Visitors can snorkel at Tangalooma Wrecks, a group of fifteen junk ships purposely sunk into the shallow shores of the island to create a safe harbour for small ships. Over time, the marine life has overtaken these ships, with green moss, and darting fish surrounding the rusting metal. Visitors can snorkel the ships and see how the wildlife has taken over the vessels, creating a brilliant contrast of marine life and rusting metal! After these visitors can hop on a canoe and explore more of the island, heading around the sandy beaches in search of the unique wildlife hidden about. To see some of the best wildlife up close and personal, guests can head to the Tangalooma Resort’s world-famous dolphin feeding extravaganza! Allowing visitors can stand waist-deep in the water and feed the local dolphins! Truly a once in a lifetime experience!
Gondwana Rainforest
Get lost in an ancient world of greenery, at one of the oldest rainforests in existence. Known as the Gondwana Rainforest, named after its original home in the supercontinent Gondwana, which was around 180 million years ago. This rainforest is a World Heritage-listed site, home to rare plants and animals, as well as extraordinary natural wonders!
Related article: Is Moreton Island worth visiting?
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