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Fraser Island, situated adjacent to Hervey Bay, Queensland is the largest sand island in the world. It was named after shipwreck victim Eliza Fraser. The island is known as K'gari to its Aboriginal people, the Butchulla.

Fraser Island was formed during the last ice age when the prevailing winds transported the vast quantities of sand from New South Wales and deposited it along the coast of Queensland. Multiple layers of sand deposits which make up the island's massive dune system provide a geological record of climatic and sea level changes over the past 700,000 years. A unique eco-system has evolved on the island and there are now large rainforests and fresh water lakes – not to mention fabulous surf beaches. Experienced guides bring the history of this unique and wonderful island alive.

There are many good websites devoted to Fraser Island, created by tour operators, residents, interested visitors, in addition to government and eco organisations. Here are a selection:

United Nations World Heritage Listing - Fraser Island page

Queensland Government World Heritage webpages

A Fraser Island photo gallery

Encarta entry for Fraser Island

Map of Fraser Island from tour company website

Excellent personal webpage about a trip to Fraser Island

Fraser Island Tourism Information

Co-ordinated by the Global Ecovillage Network Oceania & Asia Inc. (GENOA) Crystal Waters, MS 16, Maleny, Queensland, Australia 4552 E-mail GENOA