KGari

K'gari, also known as Fraser Island, is the largest sand island in the world, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It lies within the Great Sandy National Park and forms part of the Fraser Island World Heritage Area, which was inscribed by UNESCO in 1992. The island is renowned for its dynamic dune systems, perched freshwater lakes, and diverse ecosystems that span coastal, rainforest, and woodland habitats.

K'gari is the ancestral land of the Butchulla people, who are the island’s traditional custodians. In 2021, Queensland authorities approved dual naming to recognize K'gari as the traditional name alongside Fraser Island, with signage and official references reflecting both names.

Geographically, the island is composed entirely of sand and features dune crests that rise several hundred meters in places. It hosts hundreds of freshwater lakes, including Lake McKenzie, as well as creeks, and pockets of subtropical rainforest in older dunes. The biodiversity includes the island’s dingo population, birds, reptiles, and a range of plant species adapted to sandy soils and coastal conditions.

Human activity and conservation are balanced through national park protections and World Heritage status. Access is primarily by ferry from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach, and travel often requires a 4WD vehicle in many areas to protect sensitive dunes and ecosystems. The island is a popular destination for nature-based tourism, offering activities such as lake exploring, beach driving in designated zones, camping, and visiting notable sites like the Maheno Shipwreck and Eli Creek.