The Cathedrals are sand cliffs that are multicolored sand cliffs (red, brown, orange and yellow) caused over time by the wind and rain from the Pacific Ocean. The Cathedrals can be found along 75 Mile Beach and the original inhabitants of Fraser Island, the Butchulla, believe that the sand cliffs colours appeared when the gods [...]
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Lake Garawongera Most Fraser Island Tours don’t have Lake Garawongera on their suggested itineraries but if you have enough time (and enough 4WD experience) it’s a nice peaceful place to visit. This perched freshwater lake is not as touristy as some of the others here. Lake Garawongera is known for being a peaceful spot and [...]
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A recommended thing to do on all Fraser Island Tours - 75 mile beach, not that you can miss out on it anyway as you have to drive on it to get to pretty much everywhere on Fraser Island! Make sure you pay attention to the 4WD safety tips given to you when you hire [...]
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Lake Allom Lake Allom, which is widely known as turtle lake, can be found nestled in the hills, well sand dunes, of Fraser Island. The freshwater lake is surrounded completely by Mellaluca trees which give Lake Allom it’s unusual appearance. The black water is a result of the tannin from the trees. Aside from being [...]
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Hammerstone Sandblow Essentially, the Hammerstone Sandblow is a massive sand dune which visitors must trek over in order to reach Lake Wabby, the dune plunges into the lake which is then surrounded on all other sides by proper green forest. Hammerstone Sandblow Kayhadrin via Flickr The Hammerstone Sandblow is vying for the number one attraction [...]
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Wanggoolba Creek, Central Station Wanggoolba Creek is similar to Eli Creek although rather than being on the eastern part of Fraser Island like Eli Creek, Wanggoolba Creek is found right in the centre at the aptly named Central Station. Wanggoolba Creek at Central Station is located right in the middle of the rainforest and is [...]
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Maheno Shipwreck Image via Wikipedia The Maheno was built in Scotland in 1904, and after a few years of trans-atlantic crossings, The Maheno was used as a hospital ship in World War One. After being used during the war as a hospital ship a Sydney shipping company purchased it for trans-Tasman journies. Eventually it was [...]
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Image by Kayhadrin via Flickr Lake Wabby It’s a little bit of a walk to visit Lake Wabby but you’ll be glad you did when you get there. This particular lake on Fraser Island is well known for running or rolling down the sand dune to get into the lake, be careful though it’s not [...]
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Image by Michael Dawes via Flickr Indian Head Indian Head is the point on Fraser Island where you go to get the impressive views of the rest of Fraser Island, the vast ocean and Great Sandy National Park. Located at the very end of 75 mile beach Indian Head is the most easterly point on [...]
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Eli Creek - Fraser Island On you Fraser Island tour you should make Eli Creek a must see. Eli Creek is the largest creek on the eastern beach of Fraser Island and pours a whopping four million litres of clear, fresh water into the ocean every hour. Perfect for a picnic or just a good excuse [...]
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Experience a Fraser Island tour your way with Nomads Fraser Island Tours.
We have quality guided self drive 4wd day tours and multi day tour packages.
World Heritage listed Fraser Island, just off the coast of Hervey Bay, is one of Australia's top destinations.
Experience the worlds largest sand Island and all the unique activities it has to offer if the comfort of your own 4x4.
Our guides will show you the best of Fraser Island, taking time to experience the fresh waters of Lake McKenzie, the shipwrecked remains of the Maheno and the spectacular views from India Head. Relax in the champagne pools or take a trek to the Hammerstone Sandblow find out more about us here
