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Kingfisher Bay Resort QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA


With a name that translates to ‘paradise’ by the Butchulla people, it’s clear that K’gari — formerly known as Fraser Island — offers a unique sense of authentic charm. The world’s largest sand island, stretching an impressive 75 miles, this Queensland destination has long been enticing nature-lovers and adventure-seekers to its shores. K’gari was inscribed onto the World Heritage


list in 1992 and is also part of the Great Sandy Biosphere — a UNESCO status awarded to the region in 2009 for its ecological biodiversity, on par with the Galapagos Islands and Central Amazon. From dawn until dusk, an array of natural


wonders each take their moment to shine. As the sun rises, beautiful sounds of birdlife erupt while wongari dingos scamper along the eastern beach. One of the more than 100 freshwater lakes on the island, Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora), illuminates with a striking burst of turquoise, contrasted against its pristine white silica shore. There’s one last spectacle when the day draws


to a close — the setting sun bathes the west coast in a beautiful mango-coloured glow, before finally


dipping below the horizon across the Great Sandy Strait. A little-known fact about this destination is that


there are no roads, only sand tracks. As travellers navigate the rugged, inland terrain, the landscape changes from native gums and grasses to lush rainforest. Unique to K’gari, Pile Valley and the Central Station rainforest is the only place in the world where rainforests grow from the sand. Roam among an abundance of towering satinays and marvel at the sheer magnitude of these ancient trees — some over 1,000 years old. An early pioneer in sustainable development,


Kingfisher Bay Resort was built to integrate with nature. Nestled within the tree-covered dunes along the island’s calm western bay lies this four- star eco retreat, committed to providing low-impact travel experiences on K’gari. With hotel rooms, villas and a suite of holiday homes, Kingfisher Bay Resort caters to all travellers. Ranger-guided activities, 4WD island tours and eco marine cruises are on offer to create an array of immersive, nature- based experiences for guests.


DON’T MISS The chance to experience the natural wonders of K’gari on a guided 4WD island tour


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KEY FEATURES • Hotel rooms • Villas • Holiday homes


KEY ACTIVITIES • Ranger-guided activities • Guided 4WD coach tours of the island’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites


• Eco marine cruises


GET IN TOUCH kingfisherbay.com T: +61 7 4194 9300 E: reservations@kingfisherbay.com


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