För dem som vill uppleva en vacker australisk soluppgång är Fraser Island ett toppmål, särskilt Waddy Point. Beläget på norra kanten av Fraser Island, är denna natursköna vik populär för dem som vill njuta av naturens skönhet samt aktiva aktiviteter som fiske, camping, surfing, bodyboarding, simning, båtliv och vandring till attraktioner som Lake McKenzie , Conner's Corner eller Champagne Pools. Fotografer kan njuta av utsikten över bukten vid Sandy Cape och Fraser Islands enda fyr, medan djurentusiaster kan se stingray, fisk, havssköldpaddor, hajar och en mängd olika fågelliv.
På grund av sitt avskilda läge kan besökare delta i friluftsliv eller strand ensamhet från öns mer turistiska erbjudanden. För dem som vill övernatta på Waddy Point men inte vill slå läger kan du boka ett rum på Waddy Lodge Fraser Island. Boendet ligger precis vid vattnet och fungerar under en miljövänlig filosofi, vilket betyder solenergi och ingen tv, telefon eller dator så att du verkligen kan uppleva naturen.
Waddy Point is the starting point for hikes to the Champagne Pools, so-named for its rock pools filled with bubbling water, and along the sand dunes to Conner’s Corner. Photographers will appreciate the bayside views of Sandy Cape and Fraser Island’s only lighthouse, while wildlife enthusiasts can see stingray, fish, sea turtles, sharks, and a variety of birdlife.
For those looking to stay overnight at Waddy Point but don’t want to camp, you can book a room at the Waddy Lodge. The accommodation sits right on the water and operates under an eco-friendly philosophy, meaning it is run only on solar power and has no television, phone, or computers, so you can truly experience nature.
*There are flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers in the campgrounds. *Campfires are only permitted in designated fire rings. *As with elsewhere in Fraser Island, beware of dingos. *Insect repellent is recommended. *Apply for a camping permit before you visit. *There is a general store/pub/service station around a 10-minute drive from Waddy Lodge.
Waddy Point (like all of the island) is accessible by 4WD vehicle only and permits are required. If coming from the southern tip of Fraser Island you’ll drive along the beach for approximately two hours to reach Waddy Point. If you don’t have your own 4WD vehicle, book a tour instead.
You can visit all year round but, to avoid the biggest crowds and highest temperatures, spring (from September to November) and fall (March through May) tend to be the most comfortable seasons. Campgrounds typically fill up during school holidays.