Fraser Island Discovery: Fraser Island Tours - 186 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566 T (07) 5449 0393 email: info@thediscoverygroup.com.au

A Plunge to Remember at Champagne Pools

In 1992, Fraser Island became a World Heritage area owing to its outstanding showing of ongoing

ecological and biological processes. This is the biggest sand island in the world and the only

location where rainforest can grow on sand. With the sand deposited over thousands of years,

Fraser Island’s sands provide an excellent record of the ageing of sand dunes.

Fraser Island is also an outstanding citation of geological and biological processes working

together - but that’s for the scientists to fret over. Tourists, on the other hand, are drawn to the

island because of its stunning freshwater lakes, colored sand cliffs, rainforests, crystal-clear creeks,

and the long white beaches.

The lakes and creeks are among the favorite attractions in the island. The most popular Eli Creek

pumps millions of liters of fresh water into the ocean every day; walk along the boardwalks

rimming the creeks edge, or perhaps have a dip in its crystal-clear water. Lake McKenzie has been

the subject of countless praises and word-of-mouth popularity as the location is so stunning that

travelers simply remember it first when asked of spectacular natural sites. Encompassed by

rainforest, the glistening white sand is complemented well by the lake’s intense blue crystal water.

Set amidst the lush Fraser Island is the refreshingly called Champagne Pool. The location is just

North of Indian Head and at the northern end of the famed 75-mile long eastern surf beach.

These pools feature the popular swimming hole with the ocean crashing over the rocks towards

shallow sandy bottom pools.

It’s called Champagne pools because of the foaming water where the pools water came from.

Have a dip, chillax, and sun bath on these naturally formed volcanic rock recreational pools.

Simply, there’s no question why it is the most popular salt-water swimming destination on Fraser

Island. In addition, timber walking tracks and steps for easier access are put-up to cater the ever-

growing number of tourists that likes walking trips.

When you take a plunge in Champagne Pools, remember there are strong currents in this part of

the island; swimming around the rocks is therefore not encouraged. Also, walking on the sharp

rocks is dangerous, so caution should always be prioritize.

Champagne Pools at Middle Rocks is a popular tourist destination. The surf beach is inhabited by

fish species targeted by recreational fishers including tailor, dart, bream, whiting and flathead.

Terns gather on the shore to rest after foraging at sea.

Approximately, Fraser Island holds at least 40 lakes which include half of the worlds perched dune

lakes (Lake Boomanjin being the largest perched lake in the world and one of the most

picturesque). With over 120 kilometres long and over 30 kilometres across at its widest point,

Fraser Island developed over 800,000 years, giving birth to spectacular natural sites. Most of them

are water spots enchanting countless people from coming over and over again. And Champagne

Pools, with its thirst-inducing name, is one of them.