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	Fraser Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world at 1630 km².
		Fraser Island is located off the east coast of Australia approximately 200 km north of Brisbane, Queensland.
		In the 1950s, Fraser Island was proposed by Australia as a location for the resettlement of the entire population of the Republic of Nauru.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fraser_Island (648 words)

	Fraser Island - World Heritage Listed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fraser Island with an area of 184 000 hectares is the largest sand island in the world.
		Fraser Island is a precious part of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate and enjoy.
		Fraser island is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes, some tea-coloured and others clear and blue all ringed by white sandy beaches.
	www.fraserisland.net (289 words)

	Fraser Island @ ExplorOz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fraser Island is reached via a ferry, with both vehicular (barge) and passenger ferries leaving from various locations on the mainland and arriving on various locations on the island.
		Fraser Island dingoes have been exposed to enormous numbers of humans in recent years and their natural instincts have been altered by the constant rubbish left around for them to scavenge upon and hand-feeding.
		Fraser Island is named in honour of Eliza Fraser who survived the shipwreck, the death of her baby, her husband the caption of the ship and 2mths whilst being held captive by the island's aboriginals.
	www.exploroz.com /TrekNotes/QldCoast/Fraser_Island.asp (2999 words)

	World Heritage: Fraser Island
		The island is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, its majestic tall rainforests and numerous freshwater lakes of crystal clear waters.
		Fraser Island features complex dune systems that are still evolving, and an array of dune lakes that is exceptional in its number, diversity and age.
		Early European reports suggested that Fraser Island was heavily populated by Aboriginal people, but subsequent research indicates that there was a small permanent population of 400-600 that swelled seasonally to perhaps 2000-3000 in the winter months when seafood resources were particularly abundant.
	www.deh.gov.au /heritage/worldheritage/sites/fraser (731 words)

	Walkabout - Fraser Island
		The most famous early contact with the island was that of Eliza Fraser (after whom the island is named) and her shipwrecked companions from the brig the Stirling Castle.
		The combination of diseases brought by passing sailors (Fraser Island was used as a kind of trading post for Maryborough), alcohol, the exploitation of the island's timber reserves from 1863 and the enslavement of the Aborigines, wreaked havoc on the population.
		The first attempt to establish the island as a National Park was made as early as 1893 but the timber interests which were already on the island managed to dissuade the government and for the next 60 years the island was logged.
	www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/QLDFraserIsland.shtml (2650 words)

	Fraser Island Hideaway - Fraser Island
		Fraser Island is just off the Queensland coast of Australia and only 3 1/2 hours drive north of Brisbane or flights can be arranged for you to fly in and land on the beach.
		Bush-walking on Fraser Island is a wonderful experience with many signed tracks to follow through different parts of the island, from beaches to rainforests.
		The Island was known as "K'gari" by the Aborigines until 1836 when Captain and Elisa Fraser were shipwrecked in the "Sterling Castle" on the Swain Reefs and drifted on to the island.
	www.fraserislandhideaway.com /fraser.htm (391 words)

	FRASER ISLAND
		Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island stretching around 120km from north to south and 15km from east to west, covering a total of 160,000 hectares.
		The name Fraser Island cane from Eliza Fraser, who was shipwrecked on the island along with her husband.
		Fraser Island is also a haven for wildlife, which you will see all over the island.
	www.australianexplorer.com /fraser_island.htm (1014 words)

	Fraser Island
		Fraser Island is a unique part of the Fraser Coast region, and its unusual formation of sand and rainforest make it a special source of adventure for visitors to explore.
		The variety of vegetation on Fraser is exceptional, ranging from mangroves to 200 year old kauri forests, and wallum heathlands that fill with wildflowers in the early Spring.
		Fraser's European name is the result of a dramatic shipwreck saga and consequent capture by local Aborigines of the captain and his wife, Eliza Fraser.
	www.hervey.com.au /FraserIsland (1140 words)

	Fraser Island :: Travel :: ANDY.PUDMENZKY.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fraser Island Dingoes are regarded as the most pure strain in Eastern Australia because they have been isolated from domestic dogs.
		The largest animals on Fraser Island are the brumbies, descendants of the horses brought over by the timber-getters in the late 1800's.
		Lake Wabby is the deepest of the lakes on the island.
	andy.pudmenzky.com /travel/fraser/default.php (1245 words)

	Travel Channel :: Beach Guide :: Best Beaches -- All Time (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The island is also teeming with life — 230 species of birds and 25 species of mammals, including wallabies, possums, flying foxes and Eastern Australia's purest breed of dingo, roam the island.
		Fraser Island is on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, which tells you a bit about the weather.
		The 75-mile strip of beach on Fraser Island's east coast is also its main thoroughfare, which means driving is for four-wheel drive vehicles only and certain rules apply (such as the sensible warning from locals to avoid driving when high tide is approaching).
	travel.discovery.com /convergence/beachweek/fraser.html (645 words)

	Fraser Island - Queensland
		Lying parallel to Hervey Bay to the visible east is Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world being 124 km long and covering an area of 166,038 hectares of sand, laced with fresh water streams and sustaining an astounding diversity of flora and fauna including the renowned dingo.
		Fraser Island is the ideal place to escape the pressures of modern living, marvel at the sites, kick up your heels and enjoy the nature-based activities.
		Fraser Island is world heritage listed to maintain the pristine beauty and is a must see destination for adventurers and nature lovers.
	www.boxatrix.com /fraser.htm (251 words)

	Dingos of Fraser Island
		After Captain Fraser (for whom the island was named) died there, his widow Eliza returned to European civilization and earned much money telling and retelling of her harrowing ordeal, but dingos were never a part of any of her stories.
		Fraser Island dingos had largely escaped the impact of hybridization with domestic dogs and by the 1970s were recognised as having the purest dingo genes in Eastern Australia.
		The purity of the Fraser Island dingos was one of the special values recognised in its World Heritage Listing in 1992 and as such Australia has an obligation to ensure that this genetic integrity is preserved.
	www.fido.org.au /moonbi/DingoStory20010502.html (1155 words)

	Creeks and Lakes of Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia
		Fraser Island sits on a huge reservoir of fresh water, evidenced at the surface by numerous freshwater lakes and streams.
		No visit to Fraser Island would be complete without sighting a dingo, and there are plenty of them living in the wild around creeks and lakes where it is easy to get a drink.
		Throughout the island there are fractures in the dunes and the water table is exposed in window lakes and springs which create freshwater streams in profusion.
	dkd.net /fraser/lakes.html (376 words)

	4WD Rentals - Brisbane Queensland - Fraser Island Page
		Fraser Island's fauna may not be as varied as its flora, but it is just as interesting.
		The dingoes of Fraser are said to be the purest strand of dingo remaining in eastern Australia.
		Fraser's tourist worth was first realised at the turn of the century and its popularity grew steadily from the 1930's through to the 1970's.
	www.4wdrentals.com.au /fraser.html (4844 words)

	Fraser Island Online \| Fraser Island Online Booking
		Dingo's on Fraser are the most commonly thought of when referring to the island, but there are many birds, lizards, turtles and fresh water fish to be seen.
		Fraser Island has an amazing rainforest living in the centre of the island with many species of plants and ferns of ancient origin.
		Fraser has a long history of shipwrecks on the island and one such example is the Maheno.
	www.fraserislandonline.com.au (522 words)

	fraser island australia - sunzine - queensland australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fraser Island, Australia is the largest sand island in the world being 124Km long and covering an area of 163,000 hectares.
		Sand is the Fraser Island's foundation, but water is its life force, giving rise to the island's vast tracts of forest.
		The variety of vegetation on Fraser Island is exceptional, ranging from mangroves to kauri forests and wallum heathlands that fill with wildflowers in the early Spring.
	www.sunzine.net /frasercoast/welcome.html (565 words)

	Fraser Island Map - Queensland - Australia
		Fraser Island, situated adjacent to Hervey Bay, Queensland Is the largest sand island in the world.
		It was formed during the ice age when the prevailing winds transported the vast quantities of sand from New South Wales and deposited it along the coast of Queensland forming the island as we know it today.
		Wabby is relatively close to the ocean side of the Island and unlike the other lakes it supports several varieties of fish.
	www.seefraserisland.com /map/tourmap.htm (478 words)

	Fraser Island - Queensland - Australia
		Fraser Island - is the largest sand island in the world, its breath taking beauty and natural attractions makes it one of the most sought after destinations on the fraser coast.
		Fraser Island stretches across 144 km coast line, with an abundant of native animal species and a vast range of plant life.
		There are a number of lakes on the island each with their own individual character - from lakes stained red with tannin to others with pure white sand and crystal clear water.
	www.seefraserisland.com (342 words)

	Fraser Holiday Services on Queenslands Fraser Island
		Fraser Island is situated in Queensland, Australia and is the second most easterly point of the continent.
		Fraser Island is World Heritage listed and stretches over 120km and covers an area of 162 900 ha.
		Fraser Island is truly the most unique natural environment and is the only place on the planet where rainforest grows from the sand.
	www.fraserservice.com.au (258 words)

	Fraser Island Travel - Hotels, Resorts, Accommodation & Tours
		Fraser Island Adventure Tours - Eco-Tour departing Sunshine Coast.
		Eli Creek on the eastern side of the island, is the largest of the freshwater streams flowing into the ocean.
		In the northern half of the island, Lake Bowarrady is the highest of the perched lakes being some 120 metres above sea level.
	members.optusnet.com.au /~frasertravel/fraser.htm (762 words)

	Fraser Coast - Fraser Island
		World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is a unique natural environment that has developed over 800,000 years — it is the largest sand island in the world and one of the rare places where rainforest grows on sand.
		Fraser Island's abundant pristine freshwater lakes and crystal clear creeks are great spots to view flora and fauna.
		Lake McKenzie is one of the island’s best-known freshwater lakes.
	www.frasercoastholidays.info /index.cfm?9808CFCF-A941-ED98-8C26-5074B36FE66C (381 words)

	Fraser Island
		Fraser Island is 125km long and over 160,000 hectares in area.
		There are several lakes on Fraser Island each with its own individual character - from lakes stained red with tannin to others with pure white sand and crystal clear water.
		Fraser Island is also home to over 200 species of birds along with a variety of mammals, wallabies, snakes, possums, turtles and flying foxes.
	www.koalanet.com.au /fraser-island-intro.html (357 words)

	Trailer Life: Australia's Fraser Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Eliza Fraser clung to the stem of the stricken vessel, waiting for daylight to reveal its position.
		Spread over 400,000 acres, the topography of Fraser Island varies, from brilliant white beaches to cool peaceful rain forests, towering sand dunes, breathtaking and colorful sand cliffs, mangrove swamps, dense heath and eucalyptus forests.
		The words "sand island" may conjure up images of a desert, but Fraser island is far from that.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3707/is_200204/ai_n9038585 (1526 words)

	DoAustralia \| South Queensland, Fraser island, Sunhine coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast
		Fraser Island was totally overlooked as part of the mainland when captain Cook sailed up the seaward shores in 1770 and it was not until 1836 when James and Eliza Fraser were shipwrecked here that the discovery was made.
		Sand is the island's foundation, but water is its life force, giving rise to the island's vast tracts of forest.
		The variety of vegetation on Fraser is exceptional, ranging from mangroves to kauri forests and wallum heathlands that fill with wildflowers in the early Spring.
	www.doaustralia.com /states/QLD/OtherPlacesSthQLD.htm (1167 words)

	Fraser Island - Guide to Fraser Island
		Fraser Island was home for 5,500 years to the Butchulla people who called the place 'Paradise' or 'K'gari'.
		Between August and November, Humpback Whales pass on the Western side of Fraser Island during the annual migration to the Whitsundays and Whitsunday Islands.
		Fraser Island Guided tours, or self driving Fraser Island in a 4WD are the most popular ways to see Fraser Island.
	www.fraser-island.info (341 words)

	HERVEY BAY, FRASER ISLAND - BACKPACKERS TRAVEL GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fraser Venture is a vehicular ferry that leaves from River Heads, 30 minutes drive south of Hervey Bay to Wanggoolba Creek on Fraser Island.
		Fraser II is a vehicular and passenger ferry that crosses from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay resort in 45 minutes departing river heads at 7am, 11am, 2pm and Kingfisher Bay at 9.45am, 12.45am and 4.30pm.
		Fraser Island tours should include ferry crossing and guided tour on a 4WD bus stopping at numerous interesting locations on the island including one of the inland lakes, a rainforest walk, the east coast beach, coloured sands and shipwreck.
	www.geocities.com /austtravel/qld/hervebay.html (1213 words)

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