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.

• by Craig Tansley

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

In the Butchulla language K'gari means paradise.

• by Kerry van der Jagt

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

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

• by Ute Junker

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.

• by Jane Richards

Fraser Island cruise with Pacific Aria

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

• by Caroline Gladstone

Meet the cabin crew

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

• by Jacqui Taffel

Tin Can Bay

<b>Tin Can Bay</b> <br> <b>Tranquil Coastal Getaway near Fraser Island</b> <br> Tin Can Bay, 245 km north of Brisbane, is a small centre of over 2000 people, on the mainland, opposite the southern end of Fraser Island. It is situated in a sheltered position within a deep but narrow inlet which is further protected from the ocean's raw force by a peninsula that juts out from the mainland near Rainbow Beach (see below), on the other side of the inlet. Tin Can Bay is a tranquil and picturesque getaway for those who want relaxation and simple pleasures rather than cultural activity.

Rainbow Beach - Places to See

<b>Rainbow Beach</b> <br> <b>Pleasant quiet holiday spot which also serves as a gateway to Fraser Island and Cooloola National Park</b> <br> Originally known as Back Beach, Rainbow Beach was renamed after the coloured sands located near the town which lies to the south of <a href="QLDFraserIsland.shtml">Fraser Island</a>. It was gazetted as late as 1969 when it was established to service the local sandmining industry. Until that time there was no road to Rainbow Beach, with the only access being via boat from <a href= "QLDTinCanBay.shtml">Tin Can Bay</a>.

Rainbow Beach

<b>Rainbow Beach</b> <br> <b>Pleasant quiet holiday spot which also serves as a gateway to Fraser Island and Cooloola National Park</b> <br> Originally known as Back Beach, Rainbow Beach was renamed after the coloured sands located near the town which lies to the south of <a href="QLDFraserIsland.shtml">Fraser Island</a>. It was gazetted as late as 1969 when it was established to service the local sandmining industry. Until that time there was no road to Rainbow Beach, with the only access being via boat from <a href= "QLDTinCanBay.shtml">Tin Can Bay</a>.

Trail in the sand

Andrew Bain encounters sand blows and lakes, rainforests and rivers on the Cooloola Great Walk north of Noosa.