This isn’t your run of the mill lake. It’s a perched lake – its waters accumulate on top of a thin later of impermeable organic material. As such, the lake is entirely rainwater – no river or underground stream feeds it. The aquamarine water is incredibly clear, and it’s actually too pure to sustain an aquatic life. The sand around the lake is a pure white, so fine that you couldn’t ask for a better skin exfoliator. People mostly come to the lake to camp under the stars. This is Fraser Island’s most popular attraction.

• No sunscreen, soap, or oils allowed – these will pollute the purity of the water.
• There is car parking and BBQ facilities.
• The lake is quite crowded during peak season; access may be restricted between 10am-3pm.

• Take the walking track from Central Station.

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