Fraser Island

Well what can I say about Fraser Island, the first thing that springs to mind is that the roads could do with a bit of a resurface. We spent the 2 days travelling in a four wheel drive bus which pretty much bounced its way across the Island. One thing I'll say for the Australian's is that when they provide food on a trip it doesn't stop coming. On all the trips we have done here we have been really well fed. The diving course consisted off dive / eat / dive / eat / dive / eat /sleep / dive etc.. The Sailing trip was the same and the Fraser Island trip was drive / eat /drive eat... The only problem with that is that eating and bouncing around you end up swallowing the same food you've just eaten.

The highlight of the trip was Mckenzie which is the largest of the fresh water lakes. Because of its slightly higher ph level of 4.5 it is super clear, on white sands and free of any nasty things. Its warm, beautiful and I would rate it as my favourite fresh water lake in the world for water quality and warmth. I'm even going to suggest that Yeadon Sailing Club move there.

There was a cool wreck on the beach which was great and lots of giant insects. The insects in Australia are in some ways better than back home or on the rest of the trip. We've not had to put up with any annoying and persistent wasps like in Canada, no sand flies and mozzies like in New Zealand, They seem to leave you alone. The only problem is that if you do accidentally stand on them or corner them they will kill you out right.

Anyway, Fraser Island is worth a trip if your down this way.