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Fraser Island was renamed to the original Butchulla name, K’gari. Returning to original place names is a significant step in First Nations people maintaining cultural identity in Australia.

Source: Celebrating K’gari: why the renaming of Fraser Island is about so much more than a name

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The UNESCO World Heritage area centred on Fraser Island has reverted to the name used by its traditional owners: K’gari, meaning ‘paradise’.

Source: Fraser Island to revert to Indigenous name

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Today’s Luxury Escapes Travel Deal: Family-Friendly Fraser Island Villa Escape with Roundtrip Ferry Transfers & A$100 Resort Credit. Buy Now & Save 36% on Luxury Escapes Travel Deals.

Source: Family-Friendly Fraser Island Villa Escape with Roundtrip Ferry Transfers & A$100 Resort Credit, Fraser Island, Queensland

Prince Harry took a barge for the 70-km crossing from Australia’s mainland to the island, while the former American actress Meghan rode in a far more comfortable cruiser.

Source: Prince Harry visits world’s largest sand island in Australia

Source: Australia’s island paradise with a dark and curious history

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If Hervey Bay is your next vacation destination, then you’ve made an excellent choice. Read this article to find out about the things to do in Hervey Bay, Australia.

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Australia – Fraser Island

Two tourists are facing a major fine after standing on the back of a turtle at an Australian beach and posting a picture online.

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Caroline Gladstone greets P&O Cruises’ first visit to the world’s largest sand island.

Source: Fraser Island cruise with Pacific Aria

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Take a whale-watching tour, head into a rainforest, snorkel in the ocean, swim in a freshwater lake, or explore the sand cliffs—you’ll never run out of things to do on this island!

Source: Daily Daydream: Fraser Island, Australia