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Where the wild things are: The danger that can’t be tamed on K’gari

A young boy was mauled to death by dingoes in 2001. Strategies to manage the island’s native predators have shifted drastically in the years since, but millions of tourists are still at risk.

  • Courtney Kruk

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Beachfront bliss.

Iconic ’90s resort’s new must-see island spectacle

This is a tranquil, eco-friendly base to explore the beauty, landscapes and wildlife of the biggest sand island in the world.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Emergency services at the site of a fatal rollover on Teewah Beach, Cooloola.

Visitor caps, lower speed limits on agenda for popular national parks

Consultants have told the Queensland government the overuse of beaches and trails, particularly by four-wheel-drives, is a problem that needs to be addressed.

  • Sean Parnell
Sunset drinks at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

The spectacular unknown side of Queensland’s most accessible island

The traditional Fraser Island holiday has changed. For starters, Fraser Island doesn’t even exist anymore.

  • Craig Tansley
A dingo on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island.

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular Queensland island

A girl has been taken to hospital with “significant” leg wounds after being bitten by a dingo at a popular Queensland tourist spot.

  • Laine Clark
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie).

K'gari (Fraser Island), Queensland – an ancient name for a new era

In the Butchulla language K'gari means paradise.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
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The iconic Lake McKenzie.

Fraser Island Great Walk, Australia: Natural wonders at every step

The Fraser Island Great Walk is impressive even in the rain.

  • Ute Junker
People waving at humpback whale, Hervey Bay.

The perfect Aussie island for a whale watching scream fest

It caused one man to drop his camera, and it brought a woman to tears. Whale watching changes you.

  • Jane Richards
Whale Watching, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island.

Fraser Island cruise with Pacific Aria

Caroline Gladstone greets P&O Cruises' first visit to the world's largest sand island.

  • Caroline Gladstone
shd travel july 21 cabin fever family road trip from sydney to brisbane discovering the joys of nsw holiday parks photo by Jacqui Taffel

Meet the cabin crew

You need to pitch a tent for a genuine family camping holiday, don't you? Not quite, writes Jacqui Taffel.

  • Jacqui Taffel

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