Fraser Island

Cpt. James Cook named this area “The Sandy Lands” for obvious reasons. Fraser Island is not really an island per se, but rather the world's largest sand bar. In fact, it's the world's largest sand anything. Fortunately, it's entire 125km length is serviced by a multi-lane, high-speed super-highway which also doubles as a runway for small airplanes. It's known as the beach.

A swim in the inland lakes proved to be the same clear water we've come to expect from Australia:

Our accommodation's are in a fancy “eco-hotel” which strives to make minimal impact on the environment while still functioning as a 5-start resort. Andrew's favorite feature is the bathroom windows have no curtains but are designed to be impossible to see in from the outside, thus encouraging you to use natural light.