
The Wonders of Fantastic Fraser Island
Trailblazer Tours offer an all-inclusive Fraser Island Tour experience so you can relax and enjoy the captivating wonders.
Below are some of the islands places of interest to see on tour.
Maheno Shipwreck
The Maheno Shipwreck is Fraser Island’s most famous wreck and the only visible one out of 23 historical ship wrecks. The island has had its fair share of abandoned ships wash onto its beautiful shores, but none like the Maheno. The ship was built in 1905 and one of the world’s first turbine driven steamers, and had a regular path of sailing between Sydney and Auckland before being used as a European hospital ship during the First World War. In 1935 the ship had ‘run its course,’ and was sold as scraps to the Japanese. They removed the rudders of the ship and were towing it towards Japan when a cyclone storm happened and it was torn away and carried onto the shore of Fraser Island, where is has stayed until this day! Take some time to explore the haunting skeletal remains of this ship and imagine what it may have looked like in all its glory! A history lesson in paradise!
Lake Birrabeen and McKenzie
Lake Birrabeen and McKenzie are the most visited natural sites on the island, and for many reasons! They are “perched” lakes, which mean they are only composed of rainwater and have no connection to the ocean or rivers. The sand at these lakes are pure silica, which attributes to its shocking white colour and softness, an amazing contrast against the blue and green hues of the seemingly magical waters. This sand acts as a filter, making the water so pure that it’s very difficult to support any life. Perched lakes sit atop of layers of organic material which have been falling from the canopy of the rainforests for thousands of years, and it cements together to create a seal so that the collecting rainwater doesn’t seep through into the ground below. This is truly one of the most beautiful natural wonders of our planet, so sit down, relax and bask in nature’s magical glory!
Lake Wabby
The emerald green waters of Lake Wabby are quite a sight to behold against the backdrop of a seemingly painted on forest of eucalypt trees and sand dunes . Lake Wabby is a barrage lake, which means that a large sand blow is blocking the natural spring waters from seeping inside. This makes it a unique spot to visit on Fraser Island because as the sand blow continues to grow, the lake grows deeper but smaller. Lake Wabby is the deepest lake on the island and holds a variety of fish, with many people enjoying views of catfish swimming along the shallow edges. Some people believe that in a matter of 25-30 years, the sand blow will have completely blown over this jewel embedded in the sand. A beautiful moment in time!
The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles are multicoloured sand cliffs that line a stretch of Fraser’s famous 75 mile beach, and were formed by many years of wind and rain erosion from the Pacific Ocean. The colors of the sand are magnificent and are best to observe during early morning sunrise. The natives of Fraser Island , (The Butchella ) believed the streams of color in the sand appeared when the Gods swept by in the wind or brushed against them. The Pinnacles were a sacred spot for the Aboriginals and you can see why when looking up upon the magnificent colors of these sand dunes and hear the crashing of the waves behind you.
Champagne Pools
The Champagne Pools were naturally formed by volcanic lava that hardened into perfect shape for recreational pools! They were named after champagne because of how the water foams as the ocean waves crash upon the nearest rocks and into the pools. They have become a very popular swimming hole that offer a spectacular view of the ocean and the rainforest that lies behind it! Be aware of extremely strong currents along this part of the island and watch your feet, as the rocks can be sharp and jagged!
Eli Creek
Eli Creek is the largest freshwater creek on the island, springing from the heart of Fraser and winding many kilometres to the East Coast shoreline. This creek is very beautiful, pristine and ideal for children looking to wade and swim in the shallow waters of the banks! This creek holds so much freshwater that it pours over 8 million litres of water each day into the Pacific Ocean! This is a great destination to bring your family to for a day in the shade, relief from the hot sun that warms the freshwater lakes and rivers of the island!
Kirrar Sandblow
Fraser Island has many sandblows strewn across its ever changing tapestry of coloured sands, rainforest, creeks and beaches, but none are like the elusive Kirrar sandblow. You don’t have to search too hard, as this lunar landscape is quite close to the famous 75 Mile Beach and just a short hike up through the coastal scrub. You’ll know you’ve arrived when the vegetation begins to thin and you stumble on to what appears to be miles upon miles of scattered sand dunes reaching high towards the sky. Behind you will stretch an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, its colors vivid and bright against a backdrop of towering golden sands, rippling with the direction of the winds. Fraser Island sits atop an enormous reservoir of water and heavy footsteps on the surface of this sandblow will echo like a drum and remind you again the wonders of nature in all its glory.
Indian Head
Indian Head was named by Captain Cook after he spotted the Aboriginal people signaling him to warn him of the rocky cliffs. This was a very sacred place for the Aboriginal people and we can certainly see why. Indian Head is a coastal headland on the most eastern side of the island and offers spectacular 360 degree views of the stunning Pacific Ocean . This is one of the best spots on the island to watch for marine life such as sharks, migrating whales, dugongs, manta rays, dolphins or turtles. As far as the eye can see and standing on top of a massive cliff that rises high above the crashing waves, you feel as if you are on top of the world! Indian Head was named after the aboriginals Captain Cook viewed gazing out to sea as he first sailed up to its rocky cliffs, as it was a very important sacred spot. We can see why!
Cooloolah National Park
Stretching along the coast of the mainland from Noosa towards Tin Can Bay, Cooloolah National Park is an extraordinary place to pass through on a journey to Fraser Island . This section of the Great Sandy National Park offers a diverse range of natural landscapes such as seemingly endless beaches , colourful dunes, open heath splashed with colorful wildflowers, mangrove shallows, banksia, scribbly gum, ancient rainforests, and tranquil lakes and creeks. The colors of the sands here are the most unique feature of this stretch of beautiful national park. Watch them change with the shades of the sky as you drive through this peaceful slice of heaven.
Central Station & the Rainforest
One of Fraser Island’s most unique characteristics is the fact that its lush vegetation is growing and absorbing it's nutrients from an island made completely of sand. The ancient rainforests of the island contain prehistoric ferns, massive pines, eucalypt forests, mangroves, gums, swamp vegetation, heathland shrubs, and a variety of island flowers. Exotic birds fly through the canopies of these diverse trees and their leaves provide relief from the bright sun on hot summer days. Crystal clear creeks snake their way between gigantic roots and provide an endless source of running water for all the different forms of life living under the shade. The forest used to be heavily logged by the first European settlers and you can walk among the old logging tracks that were made from original aboriginal walking paths in Central Station, located in the heart of the island!
Fraser Island Sunrise/Sunset
Setting your sights upon the horizon while on one of the islands breathtaking beaches at dusk or dawn is truly an unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Hues of pink and gold sparkle above a shimmering ribbon of blue as the sun explodes between the misty clouds that sweep through the sky and across the soft sand. Alone for miles around you will feel as if these perfect moments were made just for you and the feeling that comes with witnessing the journey of a rising and falling sun will leave you breathless. The birds on the island sing most during these times of the day and you are sure to get lost in their chorus as they shower you in harmonies as you watch for the first star in the fading sky. The sound of the crashing waves will soothe you as you bask in the soft glow of a perfect Fraser Island sunrise/sunset, and you will feel rejuvenated and ready to peacefully move into another glorious day.
Fraser Island Moonrise 
The night breeze rustles palm fronds and the flying foxes swoop low as you gaze up into the blackened sky to set your view upon a myriad of sparkling stars. The moon hangs high above the ocean that acts as a mirror and the night sky seems to swallow you whole as you gaze deep into the brilliant streak of the Milky Way. On an island so uninhabited, light pollution plays no factor and you are sure to gaze into the universe in a way you never have before. Watch the moon dance across the waves in ripples as you dip your toes into the tide it slowly moves forward to its pull. Gaze into a pool of water at your reflection and the sand glowing in the moonlight will frame your face and you will think you have slipped off to sleep and into a perfect dream. Oh, the never ending beauty of the paradise we call Fraser Island !



