Wanggoolba Creek

Fraser Island is known for its fresh water creeks and lakes, one being Wanggoolba Creek. Set amid dense green island rainforest, the creek’s crystal clear waters flow over the beach and into the Coral Sea. Much of the island's wildlife can be seen along the creek including birds and reptiles, such as creek turtles and the recently discovered sand skink lizard, as well as echidnas and other mammals.

An excellent way to see the creek is to make your way by 4x4 to Central Station, an old logging camp. From here there is a trail leading to the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk. This pleasant and easy walk offers a great vantage point as it follows the winding creek, taking hikers past tall vine-wrapped trees and rare ferns of the rainforest. The circuit trail is approximately half a mile long.

There are several camping sights near Wanggoolba Creek, mostly near Central Station. A 4x4 is necessary to drive the island trails and guided tours are also available. The creek is also near the Fraser Island Great Walk trail, a 55-mile walk through much of the island's World Heritage Area.