K'gari is the world's largest sand island. There are only a few places to stay, and you need to have a 4WD to get around solo, if you're brave enough to deal with the dingos. Here's what I'd recommend instead.
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Stay
There's not too many options…
The Kingfisher Bay resort is an eco resort featuring lots of wood and lovely space. The restaurants, food and bars are all good.
Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island
The K'gari Beach resort is on the ocean side of the island.
K'gari Beach Resort, Fraser Island
Or do a 4-day K'gari experience that includes accommodation
From Hervey Bay: K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4 Day Experience
Pack
There's not a lot in the way of retail on K'gari, and what there is, is expensive. Take with you what you'll need.
Having a good sunscreen is vital with Australia's harsh rays!
ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Mineral Milk Sunscreen
This hat is brilliant for both protecting your head and the back of your neck for when you're exploring K'gari
Womens UV Protection Pocketable Shade Hat
Having a back pack or beach bag will come in clutch. Pack your swimming costume, towel, sunblock, bottle of water and get out and explore.
Unisex Multi Pocket Backpack |
Natural fibres come into their own in the Australian heat. Pair a cotton t-shirt with comfortable shorts or a skirt for ease of changing to swim.
Womens AIRism Cotton T-Shirt
Make sure you pack a good read (shameless self promo)
What Goes On Tour
Packing cubes are game changing for travel. Organise your luggage and only get out what you need.
7pc Packing Cube Set
Bug spray can be handy in Australia
"bug spray"
Money
We all need it…
Everywhere I go, I take my Wise Card. I have a physical card, a digital card to add to apps and websites and control them both from my phone.
Wise Card
Read
Shameless self promotion. I write travel romance. What better genre to read while you're travelling?
Clare is sent to the Amalfi Coast to run a new hotel. When she starts asking too many questions, Luca is sent to watch her every move.
Love, Lies & Lemon Trees
Bella lives on a campsite in Antibes but takes tourists to Monaco most nights. It's there she meets Jock, a charming Scotsman who seems too good to be true. That's because he's hiding something.
Paint Me A Lie
Esther is sent to work a menial job in a French Chateau to teach her a lesson. She didn't expect that lesson to include an Australian surfer or about her own place in the world.
