K'gari (Fraser Island), Great Sandy National Park Butchulla Country Fraser Coast

Critical information for your safety

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Be inspired: Explore the Sunshine and Fraser coasts—your go-to weekend escapes!

They’re renowned for surf and sun-drenched beaches, and deservedly-so, but take a closer look and you’ll find the Sunshine and Fraser coasts have so much more in store! Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Queensland National Parks’ best-loved camping areas

We are truly a nation of coast dwellers, so when it comes to camping holidays, where do we head? To the water, of course! Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Attractions

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  • Central Station day-use area

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    Discover the historic hub of K'gari (Fraser Island), set in lush rainforest alongside the upper waters of Wanggoolba Creek.

  • Lake Allom day-use area

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    Enjoy the cool lakeside sanctuary of one of the only places in the world where tall rainforest grows on sand.

  • Lake Birrabeen day-use area

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    Escape the crowds and discover this shady picnic area nestled beside a stunning perched lake high in the sand dunes.

  • Lake Boomanjin day-use area

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    Take a break, stretch your legs and have a picnic beside what is reputedly the largest perched lake in the world.

  • Lake Garawongera day-use area

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    Picnic and relax in this tranquil day-use area, a short walk from Lake Garawongera nestled high in the sand dunes.

  • Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) day-use area

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    Don’t go past the chance to see Fraser’s own ‘Eden’, endeared for its size, crystal-blue water and pure fringing sand.

  • Ocean Lake day-use area

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    When the sun gets too hot for you on the beach, this day-use area provides the ultimate shady and cool retreat.

  • Ungowa day-use area

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    Take a break from fishing and exploring in the Great Sandy Strait at this popular getaway spot, far from the crowds.

  • Waddy Point day-use area

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    Set in coastal woodlands off the beach in Marloo Bay, this is a great picnic spot along the Eastern beach scenic drive.