Once you’ve decided to visit Fraser Island, you really can’t
lose, but in the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day, we’ve taken a look at the fashion
trends and handy tips that can ensure you make your trip to Fraser truly
memorable and enjoyable.
Fashions on Fraser: The attire on Fraser Island is more casual and downright “laid-back”.
You won’t find any three-piece suits, or ties of any description (unless you’re
attending a fabulous Fraser Island wedding) which is a big part of its appeal.
Fraser Island is the ultimate island destination where you don’t have to “keep
up with the Jones’s”, there’s no need for high heels or business shirts, work
boots or school uniforms- just relax in whatever feels comfortable and enjoy
the feeling of sand between your toes.
Hats: While Cup Day is traditionally a time for making “statements” when it comes to headgear, on Fraser Island we take a more practical approach. Hats still come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours- you may not see many hats adorned in feathers, but you can find Cool Dingo caps that come complete with dingo ears, and Akubras so cool they’ve gained their own fan base!
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| Cool Dingo Tour Guide Davy rocks his Akubra on Fraser Island |
Spring Carnival: In Victoria, sports fans fill the month
between the footy Grand Final and the
first International Cricket Test with a mix of motor sport and racing events-
here on Fraser Island, we host a Spring carnival all of our own- which includes
the annual “Whale parade” where thousands of Humpbacks arrive off our shores
and put on an incredible display frolicking in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. Our famous Fraser Island dingoes are also usually in pup during the
September/October months, meaning mums and their litters are taking their first
big steps out of the den. Our native trees and flowers come into bloom, filling
the island with fabulous colours and offering plenty of tasty treats for the
island’s wildlife.
Horsepower: When you holiday on Fraser Island it doesn’t
matter whether you know your sprinters from your stayers, but when it comes to
getting around the world’s largest sand island horsepower matters.
With 1500
kilometres of sand tracks, Fraser Island national park is only accessible by
4WD vehicles with a higher level of
clearance to navigate around the island. If you don’t own a four-wheel drive,
or aren’t comfortable driving around the rugged island tracks, the team at
Fraser Explorer Tours and Cool Dingo Tours have got your covered, with their
mega 4WD buses- you’ll see all the most amazing spots on
Fraser Island and not have to worry about driving!
Champagne pools and lots of bubbles: While the punters on Cup Day sip on glasses of bubbles, Fraser Island has its own answer to the fountains of Moet that won't leave you with a crippling hangover! Located on the northern end of 75 Mile Beach, Fraser Island's natural rock pools at Indian Head bubble and fizz as the waves crash onto the shore.
Known as Champagne Pools, these amazing natural spas are one of the best places to take a dip on Fraser.
Champagne pools and lots of bubbles: While the punters on Cup Day sip on glasses of bubbles, Fraser Island has its own answer to the fountains of Moet that won't leave you with a crippling hangover! Located on the northern end of 75 Mile Beach, Fraser Island's natural rock pools at Indian Head bubble and fizz as the waves crash onto the shore. Known as Champagne Pools, these amazing natural spas are one of the best places to take a dip on Fraser.
Fraser Island’s nightlife: No matter whether you’re camping
on the sand dunes, enjoying the creature comforts of a resort hotel room, or
nestled amongst the treetops in a self-contained villa or house on Fraser Island, you only have to step outside once the sun goes down to discover that
the island has a pretty amazing nightlife full of nocturnal creatures. If you’ve
ever wondered what the marine life get up to after dark, or you’re keen to find
out where some of the island’s critters are lurking, you can join a ranger fora night walk at Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Of course, if you’re keen to know all the best spots to kick
on and enjoy a drink on Fraser, Eurong Beach Resort’s Beach Bar and new-look
McKenzie’s Bar are located on the Eastern surf side of Fraser. On the Western
side, Kingfisher Bay Resort has four bars and restaurants to suit every age and
taste from stunning bush tucker cocktails, sensational food and an impressive wine list at SeabelleRestaurant, to bubbles at the aptly named Sunset Bar and poolside cocktails at
the Sand Bar and Maheno Bar and Restaurant. There’s even a purpose-made bar-
The Dingo Bar- for Cool Kids’ on a Cool Dingo Tour.
