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    Seventy-Five Mile Beach

    Australia

    Seventy-Five Mile Beach

    Natural Area

    The long beach on the east coast of K'gari is officially a road and airstrip. Along the sand are Eli Creek, the Maheno shipwreck, the colored Pinnacles, and to the north, Indian Head and the Champagne Pools.

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    The long beach on the east coast of K'gari is officially a road and airstrip. Along the sand are Eli Creek, the Maheno shipwreck, the colored Pinnacles, and to the north, Indian Head and the Champagne Pools.

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    Eli Creek

    1Eli Creek

    Clear freshwater stream on the beach. Walk upstream on the wooden boardwalk and let yourself drift back in the knee-deep water. Often crowded at noon.
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    S.S. Maheno

    2S.S. Maheno

    Rusty wreck of a passenger steamer, stranded in a 1935 storm. One of the island's most photographed sights. Climbing is forbidden.
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    Indian Head

    3Indian Head

    Rocky headland at the northern end of 75 Mile Beach. From the short, steep climb, you often see sharks, rays, and turtles in the water, and in winter also whales.
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    4The Pinnacles

    Coloured sand cliffs in shades of red, yellow, and brown north of the Maheno Wreck. For the Butchulla, the site holds lore. Do not enter, only view from the beach.
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    Champagne Pools

    5Champagne Pools

    Rock pools north of Indian Head, into which waves foam over. One of the few places on the East Coast where you can swim in the sea. Be careful during high tide and high surf.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Galangoor K'gari - Fraser Island Retreat

    Bistro and bar at an East Coast accommodation. Simple dishes and drinks, convenient as a stop on a 4x4 tour.
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    Culture & History

    Land of the ButchullaThe east coast is Butchulla land. Indian Head was named by James Cook, who saw people on the headland in 1770.Wrecks and TimberThe wreck of the Maheno has been on the beach since 1935. The settlements of Eurong and Happy Valley emerged in the 20th century and are now small resort and holiday towns.

    Exploring the Beach

    Requires a 4WD vehicle and a Queensland Parks permit. Inland access is via sandy tracks.Drive only at low tide and adhere to speed limits.Beware of tidal creeks and soft spots; aircraft have priority.Eurong and Happy Valley have a fuel station, shop, and takeaway.

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    Nearby

    Fraser Island (K'gari)

    Fraser Island (K'gari)

    The world's largest sand island, about 120 kilometers long, with rainforest on sand, over a hundred freshwater lakes, and a beach serving as a road. It is now officially called K'gari and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore it only by 4WD.
    Kingfisher Bay Region

    Kingfisher Bay Region

    Quiet bay on the west coast of K'gari with the island's largest resort and the passenger ferry jetty. From here, guided tours depart for the lakes and the east coast. In the evenings, the sun sets over the Great Sandy Strait.
    Central Lakes Region

    Central Lakes Region

    K'gari's southern interior is home to the island's most famous freshwater lakes, surrounded by rainforest on sand. Lake McKenzie, with its white beach, is the most renowned; Lake Birrabeen and Lake Boomanjin are quieter.

    Noosa

    Noosa, at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, combines a sheltered town beach, a coastal national park with koalas, and the tranquil Noosa River. Just over two hours north of Brisbane.
    Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, lies on a winding river and thrives outdoors in its subtropical climate. City beach, ferries, koalas on the outskirts, and the beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts within an hour.

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