Great Walks

LA ISLA BONITA

PUT the passport away because our island home boasts many smaller islands scattered from the Tasman Sea through to the Indian Ocean, offering wonderful walking opportunities. Here are some of our faves.

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1 Fraser Island, Fraser Island Great Walk – 90km

Stretching over 123km in length, this World Heritage listed island has an area of 184,000ha to explore. Situated next to the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and alongside Kakadu, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, formed by shifting sands over millions of years. Walk the 90km Fraser Island Great Walk between Dilli Village and Happy Valley taking 6-8 days to complete or split it into sections for shorter walks to enjoy at a slower pace. Make a stop at Lake Boomanjin – the largest perched lake in the world and trek through the Valley of the

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