Much of the 1800 millimetres of rain which falls each year on Fraser Island filters through the sand until it is held by the rock base some 30 metres below sea level. Throughout the island lakes and springs create freshwater streams in profusion, pouring an abundance of clear water unceasingly into the sea on either side. Dwarfed by ferns and trees of the rainforest near Central Station and Pile Valley, tour vehicles stop to let you go bushwalking for a while. Central Station is now one of the most popular scenic areas on the island. This is part of the day 1 program of a 3 day safari, and is followed by lunch in the dining room at Fraser Island's Eurong Beach Resort.
Light aircraft operate off the beach at three resorts on the island.
Tour vehicles stop long enough to allow anyone wanting an optional joyflight to go aloft and see the breathtaking scenery from the air. Day 3 of the program consists of visits to several of the island's lakes for swimming and beach games. Pictured is Lake Birrabeen. All rights reserved.