74. Fraser Island 1

MOHONO WRECK After negotiating a rising tide at the southern point of the island we powered north towards our camp for night one. On Fraser you must negotiate certain parts at the right time of the tide can catch you out. We had a swim at Eli Creek & moved along the beach to Dundabara Camp. Whereas within the caravan we had lighting, on this trip we had none. The night was black & without any moon it was impossible to see an object a metre in front. Fraser Island is now a National Park & is the largest sand island on earth. The timber forest in the centre of the island is remarkable & is home to many select timbers including  Blackbutt, Turpentine, Tallow etc. As late as the 1940,s these trees were being harvested from the old growth forest. Most travel to Fraser for the endless beaches, but if you are fortunate enough to get there, do spend a night in the forest.

ORCHID BEACH Have a look at this!. This is a part of the island that the tourist coaches cannot access. After diverging from the coastline you take a track through the interior scrub. It is a pleasant journey that just makes you feel real good. After about an hour you come to a small shop & this.

CHAMPAGNE POOLS Champagne floweth over the rim as the cork is released. At least that it was they believe this is like as the waves cascade over these rocks into the clear pools. The water bubbles & foams as the waves break & then enter the pool. It is also quite safe for a swim here. On the other side of those rocks there are many sharks, mainly bronze whalers, so it is always nice to be able to have a splash without the bities.