Lake McKenzie

There are many different awesome things to do on Fraser Island, but the drop dead beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it one of the most visited natural sites on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away, and making it a place you'll want to perch by for a while. The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only good to look at but feels great to walk on too. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look at it in the sleepy light of dawn. There are good camping facilities here and toilets and cold showers nearby.