Fun on Frazer Island

We have spent a fantastic few days on Frazer Island, the worlds largest sand island. The island is home to both fresh and salt water lakes, a rainforest and bush lands all of which have naturally developed in the sand.
Throughout our 3 day tour our ranger guide told us the history, scientific ecology and the aboriginal mythology of the island which was fasinating to learn about. The 3 days were actioned packed to ensure we were able to cover most of the island.
Our first day started with a dip in Lake McKenzie, a beautiful clear water lake with natural spa qualities. We then travelled via our 4 wheel drive through extremely bumpy sand road/tracks to the rainforest, where we walked to see ancient king ferns and satinay trees. We also spotted lizards, huge monitors, spiders and dingoes along the way.
After a busy day we travelled to our accommodation, a bunk house style wooden wilderness lodge. On arrival it became clear they were over booked and some of us would have to be upgraded to a 4* hotel on the island. This was obviously the perfect opportunity to mention that we were in fact on our honeymoon and were upgraded to the hotel for 2 nights which was a lovely treat.

After a fantastic sleep in a huge cozy bed (very different to the campervan in New Zealand) we set off on day 2. We drove up 75 mile beach to see the Maheno, a shipwreck on the island. From there we moved on to see the Pinnacles Coloured Sands before taking a dip in some natural rock pool jacuzzis named the Champagne Pools. After lunch we climbed Indian Head for an incredible view over Frazer    Island and the ocean. We saw large Green Turtle, Giant Manta ray and dolphins swimming in the sea.

On day 3 we had a go at stand up paddle boarding on Lake Birrabeen followed by a trail walk to Lake Wabby, crossing the shifting sands of the Hammerstone Sandblow. Lake Wabby is full of small fish that nibble your feet so we had a free natural foot spa too.