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Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island, stretching 74.5 miles off Australia's Eastern Queensland coastline. The island is a popular destination for camping and ecotourism throughout the year, located on sands that have been accumulating atop volcanic bedrock for three-quarters of a million years. Since 1992, the island has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can enjoy excellent opportunities for swimming and watersports at sites like Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby or explore gorgeous natural wonders, including the Indian Head panoramic viewpoint rock outcropping and the colored-sand-ribbon cliffs of the Cathedrals. Native rainforests line the island's interior, home to saltwater crocodiles and a variety of native mammal species. Map
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