PAID CONTENT FOR DROP BEAR’S K’GARI ADVENTURES AND THE HAVEN ON K’GARI PAID CONTENT FOR DROP BEAR’S K’GARI ADVENTURES
PAID CONTENT FOR DROP BEAR’S K’GARI ADVENTURES AND THE HAVEN ON K’GARI
Drop Bear’s K’gari Adventures QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
PRISTINE BEACHES, ANCIENT RAINFORESTS AND UNIQUE WILDLIFE AWAIT THOSE WHO JOURNEY TO K’GARI — AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE PARADISE ISLAND
Stretching over 75 miles long and rising from the aquamarine waters of Australia’s Coral Sea, K’gari — formerly known as Fraser Island — is a natural treasure like no other. The island has been inhabited for more than 60,000 years and to the Indigenous Butchulla people, K’gari, pronounced gurree, literally means paradise. With its year- round warm climate and abundance of food and fresh water, it’s easy to see how the island was a treasured home to the Butchulla, who were renowned for being mighty warriors. This World Heritage-listed island is the largest
sand island on Earth. With its sprawling beaches, hidden freshwater lakes, moving sand dunes, lush rainforests and thriving ecosystem of native wildlife, K’gari offers a sanctuary of adventure, serenity and discovery. Travellers seeking immersive, eco-friendly
experiences will find that Drop Bear’s K’gari Adventures offers the perfect guided tour, and for the more independently adventurous traveller, their self-guided 4WD and accommodation
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packages with stays at The Haven are ideal. Either option offers a unique blend of sustainable travel, cultural connection and 4WD exploration, revealing the island’s beauty to those ready to venture into this wonderland made of sand. K’gari’s landscape is an exquisite mosaic of
contrasting environments. Towering dunes overlook dense rainforests, which grow on the sand itself, a rare botanical phenomenon. The island is home to more than 100 freshwater lakes, including Lake Boorangoora (McKenzie), a ‘perched lake’ renowned for its crystal-clear waters and pure silica sand, and Lake Boomanjin, the largest perched lake in the world, surrounded by melaleuca (tea trees) that give it its beautiful red-tinged waters. Guests can also discover Lake Wabby, K’gari’s
deepest lake, nestled amid rolling, golden sand dunes, creating a natural oasis teeming with freshwater fish and surrounded by thick forest. Travellers may encounter an array of wildlife
while exploring the island, including one of the highest concentrations of dingoes. Sightings of
these intelligent animals add an air of wonder to any visit. Visitors might spot native marsupials, like sugar gliders, or birds such as the white-bellied sea eagle, kookaburra and rainbow bee-eater. In the slightly cooler months, between July
and October, the waters surrounding the island become a playground for humpback whales on their migration. Meanwhile, between September and November, wildflowers bloom and lucky guests may even see a dingo pup or two as they start to play on the beaches. Locally owned and operated with passion,
guided tours with Drop Bear’s K’gari Adventures embody everything you could want from a great tour company run by true locals. Travellers explore the island in a convoy of rugged 4WDs along sandy beaches and inland tracks by day, led by knowledgeable guides, who share stories about the island’s flora, fauna and history along the way. Come evening, a thoughtfully designed eco retreat will be your home, where eco-living meets comfort, with tasty, home-cooked meals served with a smile.
For those who prefer to carve out their own path,
the 4WD hire packages allow travellers to explore the island at their own pace. With vast stretches of beach doubling as highways, there is a real thrill in cruising along the sand as the waves lap. Guests staying at The Haven can easily visit highlights like Eli Creek, a freshwater stream where visitors float downstream on inflatable tubes, or the SS Maheno shipwreck — a rusting relic of maritime history now embedded in the sand. Self-guided stays at The Haven include 4WD
hire and secluded beachfront accommodation. Keeping track of the tide timings is essential for a smooth adventure, as some northern locations are accessible only at low tide — for example, Champagne Pools, a series of natural rock pools. To make the most of the trip, guests are guided into the experience, settling in to island time as if they were locals. K’gari’s cultural heartbeat is inseparable from
that of the Butchulla people, the island’s traditional custodians. Drop Bear offers guests the chance to learn meaningfully about the island’s Indigenous
heritage through stories, and to share in the preservation of the island. The tours and stays are designed to foster respect
for both the environment and the cultural stories that bring the landscape to life. Whether walking through ancient forests or standing on sacred sand dunes, guests gain an understanding of the connection between ‘people and country’ that has endured for thousands of years. Drop Bear’s K’gari Adventures and The Haven
offer more than an adventure holiday — they provide a window into a world where nature, culture and adventure intertwine perfectly. Guests leave with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for K’gari’s fragile ecosystems, culture and the importance of preserving its heritage. Whether enjoying the freedom of a 4WD
journey or engaging in a guided eco-tour, visitors experience the island’s wonders through a lens of sustainability, love and connection. Drop Bear invites its guests to explore this magical place at any time of the year and marvel in wonder as every moment showcases the island’s enduring beauty.
DON’T MISS Look out for humpback whales who grace the island’s waters from July to October
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KEY FEATURES • Multi-day experiences on K’gari • Depart from Noosa & Rainbow Beach • Beachfront accommodation included • Optional upgrade to private rooms available
• Catering included
KEY ACTIVITIES • Self-drive 4WD hire packages (including self-catered beachfront accommodation, audio guide and personalised itinerary)
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