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![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Logging History of K'gari (Fraser Island)](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/2062/heros/fraser-island-day-one-march-2023-43.jpg)
A brief summary of the logging history of K'gari (Fraser Island), a magical and mysterious sand island off the coast of southeast Queensland in Australia.
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For A History Of K'gari's Changing Names](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1370/heros/kgari.jpg)
The island that many people know as "Fraser Island" was actually called K'gari for thousands of years. It has recently been officially renamed K'gari, so let's dive into this timeline and learn abo...
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Why Was K'gari Called Fraser Island?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1243/heros/fraser-tours-78.jpeg)
K'gari, previously known as Fraser Island off the southeastern coast of Australia has been through many name changes throughout history. But where did the name "Fraser Island" come from?
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For The Butchulla People | K'gari’s Traditional Owners](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1216/heros/butchella-culture.jpg)
K’gari (meaning paradise) home to the Traditional Owners, has been a special place in the culture the Butchulla People for well over 5,000 years. Let's explore their history and culture!
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Central Station On K'gari (Fraser Island)](http://mr-travl.com/img/BookArticles/857/fraser-central-station.jpg)
Central Station is one of the top tourist attractions on K'gari (Fraser Island). But why? What is so special about Central Station? This unique place is not only beautiful, it has a fascinating his...
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For The S.S Maheno Shipwreck on K'gari (Fraser Island)](http://mr-travl.com/img/BookArticles/859/Fraser-island-tours-53.jpg)
Everything you need to know about the famous SS Maheno Shipwreck, one of K'gari's most famous landmarks!
The “Z” Force site is located 1.6kms south of Kingfisher Bay Resort or just north of McKenzies Jetty on the western shores of Fraser Island. Fraser Island was chosen because of its seclusion, and t...
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For History Of Fires On K'gari](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1363/heros/fraser-tours-208.jpg)
As K'gari is up in flames, it’s worth considering the island’s long-winded history with fire and the Traditional Custodians’ ecological use of fire. Here is a brief history on the fire regime of Tr...