If you haven’t been to Fraser Island (K’gari) before, picking the best time of year to go may be tricky. Well, we are here to tell you that you can visit the world’s largest sand island year-round. Throughout the year, the subtropical climates bring in a range of different natural wonders to explore. 

Waddy Point is a popular camping area on the north-east coast of Fraser Island, only a few kilometres east of the township of Orchid Beach. 

Teewah Beach is a 40km stretch of coastline near Rainbow Beach that attracts thousands of 4WD enthusiasts, surfers, campers and fishermen each year. Golden sand covers this wide ocean beach, sea eagles soar high above the dunes and lace monitor lizards scavenge below - this is wilderness camping at its best.

If you’re visiting Rainbow Beach and have a 4WD there are some excellent places where you can drive along the sand. Aside from the remarkable coloured sands that the area is famous for, driving along Rainbow Beach will give you access to kilometres of pristine coastline with barely another person in sight, excellent inshore fishing, Double Island Point and Lighthouse and some of the best beachside campsites in Australia.

The ancient rainforests of K'gari are a rare and beautiful sight that draws many visitors to this island paradise. Picture giant leafy ferns, Kauri pines, brush box, hoop pines and towering thousand-year-old satinay trees with girths of up to four metres stretching towards the light and all growing in… sand? But how?

Driving on the world’s largest sand island is an adventure sought by many and navigating the rugged landscape can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. If you wish to drive on a tag-along tour or hire a 4WD for your journey, there are some additional restrictions you need to be aware of.

Wondering if you can you swim on Fraser Island? The short answer is YES! Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, and a world heritage listed site, is home to over 100 freshwater lakes, multiple creeks and several resort pools, all perfect for cooling off while you soak up the sun. Here are all the places you can beat the heat on Fraser Island!

With its subtropical climate and temperatures averaging 28 degrees Celcius in summer and 21 degrees Celcius in winter, Fraser Island is perfect for exploring all year round. The ideal time to visit for travellers who prefer a relatively dry climate is between May and September (September being the driest month) - but when can you expect the most rain on K'gari?

Heading to Fraser Island from Rainbow Beach? If you're self-driving over to Fraser Island, you'll have to arrange your own national park permits before heading. If you've left it too late, run out of phone data, or any other reason, we've got a list of the places you can physically purchase your parking permits before heading over to the Great Sandy National Park! 

Rainbow Beach is a pristine 23km stretch of sand that attracts thousands of campers each year. One of the few places in Australia where you can legally drive along the beach, Rainbow Beach campers are treated to a stunning natural landscape bursting with colour and life. Swim in the clear warm water, sunbathe on the silky sand or BBQ until your heart’s content - Rainbow Beach is the ideal destination for a family camping holiday or a road trip with friends and is highly popular with anglers across the country.