Facilities at Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

Fraser Island has no towns or cities, but there are several resorts and facilities for bushwalkers, campers and 4WD travellers.

Resorts at Eurong Beach and Happy Valley, (both on the surf beach) and Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village (on the western beach) provide facilities for touring visitors. General stores, fuel and ice are available at other locations too.

INFORMATION CENTRES:

Centres with information about the island are located at Central Station, Eurong National Parks and Wildlife Office, Waddy Point and Dundubara. The resorts and stores on the island also provide visitor information.

TELEPHONES:

Public telephones are located at various major points around the island including Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village, Ungowa, Central Station, Eurong Beach Resort, Cathedral Beach Camping Park, Dundubara, Waddy Point, Indian Head and Orchid Beach.

GENERAL STORES:

Located at: Cathedral Beach Camping Park, Dilli Village, Eurong Beach Resort, Happy Valley Resort and Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village. One visitor reported: "It is highly advisable to take suitable supplies with you to the island as although it is possible to buy some stocks, purchases are usually more expensive than on the mainland, and variety limited."

FUEL:

Available at: Eurong Beach Resort, Happy Valley Resort, Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village and Cathedral Beach Camping Park.

EMERGENCIES:

There are no doctors or hospitals on Fraser Island, so visitors with pre-existing conditions need to be aware of the limited medical facilities and consider this when making holiday plans. During peak visitor periods, a Queensland Ambulance station is manned at Happy Valley. An Air Ambulance operates in the event of emergencies. Contact one of the Ranger Stations if ever you need assistance.

RANGER STATIONS:

In the event of bushfires or other emergencies or difficulties, contact the Ranger Staff at one of the stations on the island: Eurong Ph:(07) 4127 9128, Central Station Ph:(07) 4127 9191, Waddy Point Ph:(07) 4127 9190, Dundubara Ph: (07) 4127 9138 and Ungowa Ph:(07) 4127 9113.

SWIMMING:

There is excellent swimming in the creeks and lakes, with their sandy beaches and warm water. However, swimmers should be wary of going out far into the surf along the eastern shore. It is an unprotected beach with rips and strong tidal currents to contend with.

CAMPING:

Details of camping areas available are given in our camping page.