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Sandy Straights Scenic

Half Day: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Experience the beauty of the Great Sandy Marine Park & Fraser Island, this pristine area of Mangroves, Sand Cliffs and sand flats wilderness is abound with sea and birdlife. Keep your eyes peeled for the famous Fraser Island dingos.

Learn about some of the history of early settlers and logging of this historical region. The Great Sandy Strait, from Dayman Point – Sandy Point (near Hervey Bay) to Tin Can Bay in the south, is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It has been declared a shorebird designated area within the marine park to protect migratory shorebirds.

Seabirds and shorebirds are a vibrant feature of this World Heritage area. They occupy a range of habitats, including the mouths of creeks and estuaries, rocky ocean foreshores, sand spits, and sandy beaches.

  • View Marine wildlife and see the shores of Fraser Island
  • Morning Tea & Lunch
  • Fully Licensed canteen
  • Discount on dining at The Boat Club café and restaurant
  • Sense of adventure
  • Water bottle
  • Sunglasses & Hat
  • Camera
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Jacket if chilly or windy