Ranger Guided Fraser Island Tours
There are so many things to do when you visit Fraser Island the best way to optimize your experience is by taking one of the many Ranger Guided Tours on the island.
Book yourself into a Ranger guided Ecotour. Many of these tours are tailor made to meet your vacation expectations. The experienced interpretive guides will take you out in a 4×4, the only form of motorized transportation that is suitable for the unique landscape of the island. Take a full day or half day tour. For a fee, a gourmet picnic lunch, or morning or afternoon tea can be provided for your enjoyment. Beyond that, what you would like to experience is up to you. You can choose to go swimming in one of Frasier Islands numerous freshwater lakes. You might want to go bird watching in one of the unique rainforests remarkably growing from the islands sandy foundations. The informative rangers will be able to share with you the European and Aboriginal History of the island, as well as introduce you to the culinary experience of bush food!
You may decide that you want a bit more activity on your adventure. There are several ranger-guided walks that appeal to all interests. Whether you enjoy exploring the beaches, learning about natural medicines or absorbing the world of nature at night, there is a guided walk to suit you. Learn about the secret life of plants or hike along the Great Sandy Strait. You can even take a rope course. The only thing that will limit you is the amount of effort you wish to expend. After all, you are still on vacation!
You don’t necessarily have to limit yourself to walking the landscape. You can also sit and paddle on one of the numerous guided canoe tours available, for another unique view of Fraser Island. This is the perfect way to explore a mangrove colony or get up-close and personal with dolphins, rays, and water birds. You can get a little exercise and a little sun while you are investigating the lakes and creeks on Fraser Island.
Informative Marine Rangers will be happy to take you on a half-day whale watching cruise if you are vacationing any time between August to October. Not only will you have the chance to see these magnificent creatures from terrific viewpoints on the deck, you will also be able to learn all about them. Besides the expert commentary provided by your guides, there are videos available on whale behavior that you are free to watch, should you wish to learn more.
There are even Eco vacation programs geared towards children and teenagers. The Junior Eco Rangers program offers unique experiences to young participants, including bush walks, animal tracking, night hiking, stargazing, treasure hunts and beach scavenging. These programs are reasonably priced, and headed by rangers specifically trained in working with children. There is even a club for children under 5, so everyone in the family will be able to get the most from their Eco vacation on Fraser Island.
