Fraser Island Fun Facts
. There are a variety of interesting facts about Fraser Island located on eastern coast of Queensland. As Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island covering 123km long and 166038ha it is an island of significant importance to the breeding and habitat of birdlife.
To add these are some island facts you might not know. Fraser Island is a wonderful destination to take the kids for a family holiday. Today a World Heritage-listed area this super-special place is home to a whole host of wonderful wildlife natural lakes and brilliant beaches.
Fraser Island was named after a Scottish woman named Eliza Fraser who survived a famous shipwreck of the coast of Queensland back in 1836.
There are massive sand dunes spread out all over this island. It is the largest sand island in the world. 120km long and 30km wide Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island. You dont need to purchase expensive sand boards the good old 10 boogie board is perfect.
