Fraser's on Rainbow was a bit of a step down from Flashpackers!Not too much to report about Rainbow Beach really, it's a tiny village which exists really as a stepping off point for Fraser Island.I did walk up to the Carlo Sandblow which was pretty impressive and made even more so by the fact that there was an incredible rainbow which preceded a rainstorm which I watched travel across the sea onto the sandblow itself.With Eva Cassidy's "Somewhere over the rainbow" on my iPod and a rainbow at Rainbow Beach it couldn't have been more perfect!

Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world was fabulous.The weather was perfect, with only a tiny bit of rain when we were driving down the beach on the first day.I started off driving my car with 6 passengers - Danielle, Joyce, Linda and Ingeborg from the Netherlands and Caroline and Matte from Denmark.There were 2 other cars and the lead car, driven by our guide Wayne.It was good fun driving on the beach and on the very bumpy inland roads and our first stop was the beautiful Lake McKenzie, a freshwater perched lake with crystal clear water with white sand beaches.Swimming in the lake was so spectacular, no of us wanted to leave.We set up our camp just off the beach and settled down to a night of slightly ropey food, goon and billions of stars.We were joined through the night by dingoes which were attracted to the camp by the smell of food, and on the second night someone left an empty crisp packet in their bag in the tent which the dingoes ripped through the tent to get.It was great to see them, but we were all slightly nervous that these wild animals could attack if they felt inclined.

The second day Inge drove and we went first to Eli Creek which was very refreshing (fabulous wake-up call) and a great place to float down the pretty creek.I saw a few people there on other tours that I had met further down the coast including Hannah and Laura from Canada.The wreck of the Maheno was just up the beach from Eli Creek so we did the full on tourist thing and got out pictures before driving further up the island to the Champagne Pools.This was one of my favourite places and the only place for a saltwater swim on Fraser (as the currents in the sea are too dangerous to swim and if they don't wash you away the sharks will get you…).It was great hanging onto the rocks whilst the waves crashed over into the pools and bubbled up the water.One wave did manage to claim my sunglasses though which was my second casualty on Fraser as my Havianas flip flops had broken on the first day.It was pretty sad as they have lasted me for so long and I was really hoping that they would survive until the end of my time in Australia!For a bit of exercise we hiked up to India Point, the only rock on the island where you can sometimes see whales, sharks, dolphins and turtles from the headland.Unfortunately, the animals were feeling shy so we only saw one turtle still, it another beautiful place.To freshen up we went for another swim in Eli Creek before heading back to the camp.

After a rather uncomfortable night sleep in the tent my tent buddies (Linda and Inge) and I decided to get up and see the sunrise over the beach.It was absolutely gorgeous and despite the super early start, totally worth it.Our final stop on Fraser Island was Lake Birrabeen, another perfect freshwater lake with blinding white sand edging the crystal clear water.

Back at Rainbow Beach I decided to head down to the beach for a swim.Great idea, but I got stung all over my legs and hands by bluebottle jellyfish!The lifeguards on the beach were great and gave me lots of ice and warm water to neutralise the sting (I was very pleased that they didn't offer to wee on it!)Off to Agnes Water/Town of 1770 tomorrow... another 6 hours or so on the bus.