Woke up early on the Friday to prepare for Fraser. Met our group for the first time, sorted out the food and drink and set off around 9. We got a 10 minute ferry across the sea to the Island where we caught our first glimpse of dolphins. 75% of Australia's sharks live around the Island so the sea was strictly out of bounds. After about 3 hours of driving firstly on the beach and then through the forest on sandy tracks we made it to our first destination. Lake Mckenzie. The water is completely rain water as no streams enter or leave the lake. This meant that it was every clean and supposedly the water gives you smooth skin and works as a conditioner and even the sand can be used to clean your teeth. All of these we found to be true. After seeing who would swim out the deepest and we had some photos we got back into the cars for the journey to our campsite. This leg was my turn to drive, which began the process of our car getting stuck a lot. Can't be good at everything! We got to the campsite at around 6. Made dinner with our group, got very drunk and went to bed in a tent.
The next morning we were woken at 7ish, had breakfast and got ready by 9 and we were off again. First stop on Saturday was Eli Creek. One of the cleanest water sources in the world where drinking the water was recommended. Constantly flowing even during the worst droughts. We walked to the top of this stream and all slowly floated down a couple times. Next stop, the Maheno ship wreck. A boat with a lot of history that grounded on the Island around 1930's. After that it was Indian head, one of 3 rocks on the Island that are over 80 million years old and these rocks are the responsible for collecting all the sand that makes up the Island and also contributes to making the great barrier reef. We climbed to the top which made for some incredible views where we saw more dolphins and turtles in the crystal clear water. Final stop on the Saturday was Champagne lakes. Small pools next to the sea which collects water from high tide making for 3 pools. We made our way back to the campsite for the last night. Dinner and drinks again and when it was dark we walked down to the beach with sticks in hands in case we encountered any dingos. There was the most incredible night sky and also the plankton in sand caused blue lights where you scraped the sand with your feet.
Even earlier start the next day, and we made our way to our last destination. Lake Wabby. 45 minute walk through the forest was the only way to get there, and it was worth it. Massive sand dunes in all directions apart from a lake in one corner. Swam around for a bit in the water then at midday started the walk back and finally got the ferry back across to the main land to end the trip. Great experience, highlight of travelling so far.