K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) – the world’s largest sand island – boasts a rich mosaic of five different ecosystems: rainforests, wallum forests, freshwater lakes and creeks, sand dunes, and coast. In recognition of its outstanding natural beauty, K’gari (pronounced “Gurri”) was added to the World Heritage List in 1992. Nestled off Queensland’s coast, K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) stretches for 123km and measures 23km at its widest point, offering more than 1200km of sandy tracks perfect for four-wheel driving, whale-watching, sightseeing, camping, fishing and hiking. Part of the ancestral lands of the Butchulla people, European settlers renamed it Fraser Island in 1847 after Captain James Fraser, who perished there in 1836. However, its true name, K’gari (the word comes from the creation stories of the Butchulla people and means ‘paradise’) was restored by the Queensland government on June 7, 2023. Today, visitors can witness K’gari’s diverse environments and participate in a range of experiences that highlight its status as a paradise restored – a testament to both natural resilience and ongoing conservation efforts. Discover more about the paradise that is K'gari... https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/travel/2024/07/kgari-paradise/ Australian Geographic brings you the very best about Australia's wildlife, culture, people and places - it's in our nature. Subscribe to the AusGeo YouTube channel for regular videos showcasing the people, places and wildlife that make Australia so great! https://ausgeo.co/YTsub Head to our website for even more Australian stories... https://www.australiangeographic.com.au Follow us on socials... Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ausgeo Twitter | https://twitter.com/ausgeo Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/australiangeographic TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ausgeo Join the conversation: #ausgeo Get the mag | https://ausgeo.co/AGmag Read on Apple News | https://ausgeo.co/AGapple