K'gari (Fraser Island)
World Heritage-listed
In June 2023, the Queensland Government officially announced that Fraser Island would return to its former, traditional name, K'gari.
K'gari stretches over 123 kilometres in length and 22 kilometres at its widest point. With an area of 184 000 hectares it is the largest sand island in the world.
K'gari's World Heritage-listing ranks it with Australia's Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef. K'gari is a precious part of Australia's natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate and enjoy.
Take with you only photographs and happy memories, leave only footprints…
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A Royal Rainforest
Home to soaring satinay trees, kauri pines, giant king ferns, glistening creeks and tranquil bird calls...
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K'gari Eco Code
Together let us treat K’gari’s World Heritage-listed area with the care and respect it deserves.
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Island Fact Files
This information on K’gari has been verified by independent university authorities.