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Life&Style | AUTUMN 2022

SS Maheno Shipwreck is one
of the world’s first turbine
steamers and was shipwrecked
in 1935. This is an impressive
A WEEKEND GUIDE TO shipwreck, perfect for photos
Fraser Island and exploration.

The Pinnacles More than 70
different colours of sand granules
make up the incredible yellow,
orange and red landscape.
Butchulla legend says the sand
formations were formed by the
rainbow serpent protecting his
lover from her jealous husband.

Champagne Pools These crystal-
clear rock pools are home to a
unique collection of marine life,
including small fish, crustaceans
and colourful sea sponges. Bring
your snorkel and explore!

WE’VE PULLED together a guide What to pack: 80km per hour. Keep your eyes
that will make your next trip to T Reef-safe sunscreen peeled for migrating whales or DAY 2
Fraser Island one to remember. T Hat, towel and swimmers dingoes as you drive. STOP 1: Hike to Lake
T Reef shoes and snorkels
How to get there: Wabby
T Insect repellent Where to stop:
Head to River Heads Ferry T Spare fuel and a 4WD Head inland to experience Lake STOP 3: Cool off at Lake
Terminal, just 20 minutes south recovery kit Eli Creek is a beautiful large Wabby and its beautiful emerald- McKenzie
of Hervey Bay, to jump on a T Check the weather and tides flowing body of freshwater on coloured waters. Be sure to This lake is a must! The beautiful
50-minute ferry ride across the to plan your trip the island. Bring an inflatable prepare for the 40-minute hike up blue of the water alongside the
Great Sandy Straits to Fraser T Vehicle access permit and so you can float around on this nearby sand dunes to get there. pure white sand is breathtaking
Island. check in with park alerts natural waterpark. and makes a perfect spot for
before you leave STOP 2: Picnic at Central relaxing after a long day of hiking.
If you’re planning on bringing
your own 4WD make sure to DAY 1 Station Fraser Island is just east of
purchase your vehicle permit Central Station is the historic Hervey Bay. While you’re in the
online or over the phone with 75 Mile Beach heart of the island, originally set area, drop into Thyme Hervey Bay
Queensland Parks and Wildlife up as a forestry camp. Pack a and The Anchorage to explore
Service before you head off. Cruise down 75 Mile Beach, picnic for lunch and explore the these stunning over 50s lifestyle
a long golden stretch of sand resorts. To book an appointment
If you don’t have your own, hiring where rainforest meets the sea, rainforest canopies, the clear
a 4WD is easy and a great way to in your 4WD. This sand highway waters of Wanggoolba Creek, call Thyme on 1300 585 882 or
The Anchorage on 1300 045 645.
explore the island. has a maximum speed limit of and the unique fauna of the area.

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