Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head Lookout) On K'gari
Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head Lookout) is one of the top tourist attractions on K'gari (Fraser Island). K'gari is the largest sand island in the world and therefore is packed with interesting things to see and do. From towering rainforests, to layers of golden sand dunes, to unique ocean pools, creeks, lakes, and more, there is no shortage of incredible sights on K'gari.
Travelers love to visit Tukkee Wurroo because it is one of the best coastal viewpoints on K'gari. It's easy to spend lots of time inland, hiking in the rainforests and swimming in the lakes, but the coastal views of K'gari are also spectacular. Let's discuss some things to know about Tukkee Wurroo on K'gari (Fraser Island)!
Note: As of May 2025, Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head) is currently closed due to erosion. Check the QLD national parks website for updates!
Visiting Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head Lookout)
Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head Lookout) is the most easterly point on K'gari (Fraser Island). It is an incredibly popular location because it offers stunning, panoramic views of the coastline and ocean. From this rocky outcrop, you can often spot turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and sharks swimming in the water below. During the winter months, you can also spot whales as they migrate along Australia's east coast!
Tukkee Wurroo is made up of volcanic rock that formed millions of years ago. It is one of the few places on the island that isn't made of sand! Although K'gari is the largest sand island in the world, the island was formed when sand settled on top of a volcanic landmass. So there are a few places where you can see the remaining volcanic rock that still lingers on this sand island - Tukkee Wurroo being one of them! The beautiful red rhyolite rock makes this painted peninsula light up at sunrise.
How To Get To Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head Lookout)
Tukkee Wurroo is an easily accessible landmark on K'gari (Fraser Island). Just follow 75 Mile Beach north until you reach the headland. You can't miss it - it sticks out right next to the beach! Park your 4WD and follow the short walking track up to the top. Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head) is located right at the northern end of the Sand Highway on K'gari's east coast. Other nearby attractions include the Champagne Pools and Waddy Point. Or you can continue driving south along the beach towards Maheno Shipwreck and Eli Creek.
Tukkee Wurroo, The Official Name Of Indian Head Lookout
The native people who thrived on K'gari for at least 5,000 years, the Butchulla People, originally named the landmark "Tukkee Wurroo". So why do people call it Indian Head Lookout? It's hard to find an accurate description of exactly why the headland has that name, but it was a name given by the European colonists.
The Butchulla people also named the island K'gari because it means "paradise". Then the European colonisers renamed the island "Fraser Island" in 1836 and the name has only recently been officially reverted back to K'gari in 2023. If you visit Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head), try to pay your respects to the Indigenous people who once thrived here.
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