K'gari Queensland
75 Mile Beach, 2006
K'gari
Coordinates	25°14′59″S153°09′59″E / 25.2497°S 153.1663°E /-25.2497; 153.1663 (Fraser Island (centre of locality))
Population	152 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	0.09184/km2 (0.2379/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4581
Area	1,655.0 km2 (639.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Hervey Bay
Federal division(s)	Wide Bay
Localities around K'gari: Hervey Bay Coral Sea Coral Sea Great Sandy Strait K'gari Eurong Great Sandy Strait Great Sandy Strait Coral Sea

K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) is alocality on theisland of the same name in theFraser Coast Region,Queensland, Australia.^[2] The island of K'gari (previously known as Fraser Island)^[3] is divided into two localities: this K'gari locality consisting of most of the land, and the locality ofEurong on the east coast of the island.^[4]

In the2021 census, the locality then known as Fraser Island (but not the island as a whole) had a population of 152 people.^[1]

Sandy Cape Provisional School opened circa 1874 and closed circa 1915.^[5]

Wungoolba State School opened in 1920 and closed circa 1921.^[5]

North White Cliffs State School opened on 1921 and closed in 1925.^[5]

Fraser Island Provisional School opened on 13 July 1937 and closed in 1941.^[5]

The locality, comprising most but not all of the land on the island of K'gari, then called Fraser Island,^[4] was created^[when?] in theFraser Coast Region in Queensland.^[6][3]

On 7 June 2023, both the geographical feature and the locality were officially renamed K'gari.^[7][8]

The island ofK'gari (previously known as Fraser Island)^[3] is divided into two localities: this K'gari locality consisting of most of the land and the locality ofEurong on the east coast of the island.^[4]

Happy Valley is the only town in the locality (25°20′15″S153°12′02″E / 25.3375°S 153.2005°E /-25.3375; 153.2005 (Happy Valley)), located on the east coast of the locality, north of Eurong.^[9]

Almost all of the locality is within theGreat Sandy National Park except for isolated pockets of development at Orchid Beach, Maheno Beach, Happy Valley, Dilli Village, Kingfisher Bay Resort and near Moon Point.^[4]

The locality has the following mountains,sand dunes, and valleys:

• Anvilstone Sand Blow, a dune (25°16′52″S153°13′30″E / 25.2811°S 153.225°E /-25.2811; 153.225 (Anvilstone Sand Blow)), named for the specimens of stones that were used in the preparation of Aboriginal food^[10]
• Badjala Sand Blow, a dune (25°25′21″S153°09′05″E / 25.4225°S 153.1513°E /-25.4225; 153.1513 (Badjala Sand Blow)), named for the Aboriginal clan which occupied the central section of the island^[11][12]
• Ban'ga Sand Blow, a dune (25°20′30″S153°11′01″E / 25.3416°S 153.1836°E /-25.3416; 153.1836 (Ban'ga Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word meaningZamia^[13]
• Ba'pun Sand Blow, a dune (24°45′12″S153°14′33″E / 24.7533°S 153.2425°E /-24.7533; 153.2425 (Ba'pun Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word meaningmoon^[14]
• Bare Hill (24°49′45″S153°14′16″E / 24.8292°S 153.2377°E /-24.8292; 153.2377 (Bare Hill)) 92 metres (302 ft)^[15][16]
• Beemeer Sand Blow, a dune (25°11′21″S153°14′40″E / 25.1891°S 153.2444°E /-25.1891; 153.2444 (Beemeer Sand Blow))^[17]
• Beerall Sand Blow, a dune (25°17′51″S153°12′42″E / 25.2975°S 153.2116°E /-25.2975; 153.2116 (Beerall Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language, meaningGod of the Butchulla People^[18]
• Bimjella Hill (25°07′30″S153°09′51″E / 25.1249°S 153.1643°E /-25.1249; 153.1643 (Bimjella Hill))^[15][19]
• Binngih Sand Blow, a dune (24°58′19″S153°20′45″E / 24.9719°S 153.3458°E /-24.9719; 153.3458 (Binngih Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language name for Waddy Point^[20]
• Birre Sand Blow, a dune (24°47′39″S153°12′38″E / 24.7941°S 153.2105°E /-24.7941; 153.2105 (Birre Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language word meaninghand^[21]
• Boomanjin Hill, formerly Mount Boemingen (25°31′30″S153°02′38″E / 25.5249°S 153.0439°E /-25.5249; 153.0439 (Boomanjin Hill)) 277 metres (909 ft)^[15][22]
• Burrgum Hill, formerly Boomerang Hill (25°16′37″S153°11′19″E / 25.2769°S 153.1885°E /-25.2769; 153.1885 (Burrgum Hill)) 235 metres (771 ft)^[15][23]
• Buwan Sand Blow, a dune (24°50′24″S153°14′13″E / 24.84°S 153.2369°E /-24.84; 153.2369 (Buwan Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language word meaningsleepy^[24]
• Carree Sand Blow, a dune (24°43′55″S153°14′27″E / 24.7319°S 153.2408°E /-24.7319; 153.2408 (Carree Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language for the Sandy Cape area^[25]
• Carroor Sand Blow, a dune (25°18′32″S153°12′42″E / 25.3088°S 153.2116°E /-25.3088; 153.2116 (Carroor Sand Blow))^[26]
• Dhu'lar Hill (25°29′04″S153°03′15″E / 25.4844°S 153.0541°E /-25.4844; 153.0541 (Dhu'lar Hill)), named using the Badtjala language meaningblackbutt tree^[27]
• Di'bing Sand Blow, a dune (24°51′36″S153°15′22″E / 24.86°S 153.2561°E /-24.86; 153.2561 (Di'bing Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language meaningmosquito^[28]
• Diray Sand Blow, a dune (24°47′04″S153°15′08″E / 24.7844°S 153.2522°E /-24.7844; 153.2522 (Diray Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language meaningstar^[29]
• Duling Sand Blow, a dune (24°53′11″S153°15′34″E / 24.8863°S 153.2594°E /-24.8863; 153.2594 (Duling Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language meaningshell necklace orshell for making ornaments^[30]
• Dulingbara Sand Blow, a dune (25°27′22″S153°08′14″E / 25.4561°S 153.1372°E /-25.4561; 153.1372 (Dulingbara Sand Blow)), named for the Aboriginal clan which occupied the southern section of Fraser Island and part of theCooloola Coast, meaningpeople of the nautilus shell ornament^[31]
• Flinders Sand Blow, a dune (24°43′12″S153°12′43″E / 24.72°S 153.2119°E /-24.72; 153.2119 (Flinders Sand Blow)), named as the landing site ofMatthew Flinders in 1802^[32]
• Ganay Sand Blow, a dune (25°06′34″S153°18′05″E / 25.1094°S 153.3013°E /-25.1094; 153.3013 (Ganay Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language, meaninglong heavy spear made from split hardwood^[33]
• Gandus Sand Blow, a dune (24°56′17″S153°17′13″E / 24.9380°S 153.2869°E /-24.9380; 153.2869 (Gandus Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language, meaningchildren^[34]
• Gira Sand Blow, a dune (25°16′09″S153°13′13″E / 25.2691°S 153.2202°E /-25.2691; 153.2202 (Gira Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language, meaningfire^[35]
• Guluri Sand Blow, a dune (25°19′19″S153°11′59″E / 25.3219°S 153.1997°E /-25.3219; 153.1997 (Guluri Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language, meaningcanoe^[36]
• Gumari Sand Blow, a dune (25°17′21″S153°13′10″E / 25.2891°S 153.2194°E /-25.2891; 153.2194 (Gumari Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language, meaningshield^[37]
• Hammerstone Sand Blow, a dune (25°27′52″S153°08′35″E / 25.4644°S 153.1430°E /-25.4644; 153.1430 (Hammerstone Sand Blow)), named after specimens of the Aboriginal hammerstones discovered on Fraser Island^[38]
• Jun Jaree Sand Blow, a dune (25°17′57″S153°12′22″E / 25.2991°S 153.2061°E /-25.2991; 153.2061 (Jun Jaree Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language, meaningfairy orpixie^[39]
• Kirrar Sand Blow, a dune (25°21′47″S153°10′51″E / 25.3630°S 153.1808°E /-25.3630; 153.1808 (Kirrar Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language wordKir'a, meaningfire^[40]
• Knifeblade Sand Blow, a dune (25°14′22″S153°13′52″E / 25.2394°S 153.2311°E /-25.2394; 153.2311 (Knifeblade Sand Blow)), named for the specimens of small Aboriginal tools found there^[41]
• Koorooman Sand Blow, a dune (25°10′30″S153°16′04″E / 25.175°S 153.2677°E /-25.175; 153.2677 (Koorooman Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language, meaningkangaroo^[42]
• Kooroy Sand Blow, a dune (25°25′08″S153°09′44″E / 25.4188°S 153.1622°E /-25.4188; 153.1622 (Kooroy Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language, meaningopossum^[43]
• Leading Hill (25°23′38″S153°05′05″E / 25.3940°S 153.0847°E /-25.3940; 153.0847 (Leading Hill)) 185 metres (607 ft)^[15][44]
• Markwells Spur, a ridge (25°32′00″S153°06′00″E / 25.5333°S 153.1°E /-25.5333; 153.1 (Markwells Spur))^[45]
• Marong Ridge, a ridge, formerly Mount Marong (24°47′00″S153°11′00″E / 24.7833°S 153.1833°E /-24.7833; 153.1833 (Marong Ridge))^[46]
• Milung Sand Blow, a dune (25°19′59″S153°11′08″E / 25.3330°S 153.1855°E /-25.3330; 153.1855 (Milung Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language word, meaningevil spirit^[47]
• Ngiya Sand Blow, a dune (25°46′21″S153°04′53″E / 25.7725°S 153.0813°E /-25.7725; 153.0813 (Ngiya Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word, meaningsand^[48]
• Ngulungbara Sand Blow, a dune (24°52′09″S153°15′10″E / 24.8691°S 153.2527°E /-24.8691; 153.2527 (Ngulungbara Sand Blow)), named after an Aboriginal clan which occupied the northern section of the island^[49]
• Nulwarr Hill (25°26′54″S153°07′42″E / 25.4482°S 153.1282°E /-25.4482; 153.1282 (Nulwarr Hill)) 116 metres (381 ft)^[15][50]
• Pine Hill (25°15′48″S153°09′22″E / 25.2632°S 153.1561°E /-25.2632; 153.1561 (Pine Hill))^[15]
• Quartztool Sand Blow, a dune (25°17′42″S153°13′02″E / 25.295°S 153.2172°E /-25.295; 153.2172 (Quartztool Sand Blow)), named after the specimens of Aboriginal tools made from quartz pebbles found there^[51]
• Poyungan Hill (25°21′07″S153°06′03″E / 25.3520°S 153.1008°E /-25.3520; 153.1008 (Poyungan Hill))^[15]
• Station Hill (24°50′56″S153°11′23″E / 24.8490°S 153.1896°E /-24.8490; 153.1896 (Station Hill))^[15][52]
• Poyungan Valley (25°23′31″S153°10′22″E / 25.3920°S 153.1727°E /-25.3920; 153.1727 (Poyungan Valley))^[15]
• Rainbow Gorge (25°22′18″S153°10′53″E / 25.3717°S 153.1813°E /-25.3717; 153.1813 (Rainbow Gorge))^[15][53]
• Stonetool Sand Blow, a dune (25°26′20″S153°08′46″E / 25.4388°S 153.1461°E /-25.4388; 153.1461 (Stonetool Sand Blow)), named after the specimens of the most complete undisturbed Aboriginal campsite found there^[54]
• The Bluff, a mountain (25°46′12″S153°01′09″E / 25.7700°S 153.0192°E /-25.7700; 153.0192 (The Bluff)) 63 metres (207 ft)^[15][55]
• Tuk'ka Sand Blow, a dune (25°13′27″S153°14′27″E / 25.2241°S 153.2408°E /-25.2241; 153.2408 (Tuk'ka Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word, meaninggrass tree^[56]
• Tukkee Sand Blow, a dune (25°01′22″S153°20′52″E / 25.0227°S 153.3477°E /-25.0227; 153.3477 (Tukkee Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language name for Indian Head^[57]
• Waddy, a hill (24°57′00″S153°17′00″E / 24.95°S 153.2833°E /-24.95; 153.2833 (Waddy))^[58]
• Warbu Sand Blow, a dune (25°28′37″S153°07′58″E / 25.4769°S 153.1327°E /-25.4769; 153.1327 (Warbu Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word, meaningfrog^[59]
• Winnam Sand Blow, a dune (25°22′20″S153°10′53″E / 25.3722°S 153.1813°E /-25.3722; 153.1813 (Winnam Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language word, meaningbreadfruit^[60]
• Wul'lan Sand Blow, a dune (25°23′56″S153°09′31″E / 25.3988°S 153.1586°E /-25.3988; 153.1586 (Wul'lan Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word, meaningpretty-faced wallaby^[61]
• Wungai Sand Blow, a dune (25°34′24″S153°04′37″E / 25.5733°S 153.0769°E /-25.5733; 153.0769 (Wungai Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word, meaningcarpet snake^[62]
• Wun'gul Sand Blow, a dune (25°09′13″S153°16′14″E / 25.1536°S 153.2705°E /-25.1536; 153.2705 (Wun'gul Sand Blow)), named using the Badtjala language word, meaningswamp oak tree^[63]
• Wurgu Sand Blow, a dune (24°49′27″S153°14′55″E / 24.8241°S 153.2486°E /-24.8241; 153.2486 (Wurgu Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language word, meaningeast wind.^[64]
• Yurru Sand Blow, a dune (25°12′18″S153°14′53″E / 25.205°S 153.2480°E /-25.205; 153.2480 (Yurru Sand Blow)), named using the Butchulla language word, meaningfishline,string, orrope^[65]

The locality has the following capes, points, and beaches along its coast:

• Arch Cliff (25°07′00″S153°08′00″E / 25.1166°S 153.1333°E /-25.1166; 153.1333 (Arch Cliff))^[66][67]
• Blackfellow Point (25°16′36″S153°02′45″E / 25.2768°S 153.0458°E /-25.2768; 153.0458 (Blackfellow Point))^[15][68]
• Boonlye Point (25°34′00″S152°56′18″E / 25.5668°S 152.9382°E /-25.5668; 152.9382 (Boonlye Point))^[15][69]
• Coongul Point (25°10′46″S153°01′50″E / 25.1795°S 153.0305°E /-25.1795; 153.0305 (Coongul Point))^[15][70]
• Corroboree Beach (25°05′24″S153°19′15″E / 25.0899°S 153.3209°E /-25.0899; 153.3209 (Corroboree Beach))^[71][72]
• Elbow Point (25°45′44″S153°00′41″E / 25.7621°S 153.0113°E /-25.7621; 153.0113 (Elbow Point))^[15][73]
• Hook Point, also known as Torerr in the Badtjala language (25°47′31″S153°04′38″E / 25.7919°S 153.0773°E /-25.7919; 153.0773 (Hook Point (Torerr)))^[15][74]

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  Indian Head (25°00′22″S153°21′36″E / 25.0060°S 153.3599°E /-25.0060; 153.3599 (Indian Head (Tukkee))), named on 20 May 1770 by LieutenantJames Cook of theHM Bark Endeavour because he described it as "...on which a number of Natives were assembled...", also known as Tukkee in the Badtjala language meaningstone orstone knife^[15][75]

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  Maheno Beach (25°15′03″S153°14′45″E / 25.2509°S 153.2458°E /-25.2509; 153.2458 (Maheno Beach)), which extends from Eli Creek to The Pinnacles and takes its name from the wreck of theSS Maheno^[71][76]
• Manann Beach (24°46′36″S153°15′42″E / 24.7768°S 153.2616°E /-24.7768; 153.2616 (Manann Beach)), the name derives from the Kabi language meaningcarrying water^[71][77]
• Moon Point (25°13′21″S152°59′39″E / 25.2226°S 152.9941°E /-25.2226; 152.9941 (Moon Point))^[15][78]
• North White Cliffs (25°24′09″S153°01′00″E / 25.4025°S 153.0168°E /-25.4025; 153.0168 (North White Cliffs))^[15][79]
• Orchid Beach (24°55′44″S153°17′11″E / 24.9288°S 153.2864°E /-24.9288; 153.2864 (Orchid Beach)), which extends from South Ngkala Rocks to Waddy Point^[71][80]
• Rooney Point (24°48′59″S153°07′10″E / 24.8164°S 153.1195°E /-24.8164; 153.1195 (Rooney Point))^[15][81]
• Sandy Cape, also known as Woakoh (24°41′55″S153°15′29″E / 24.6985°S 153.2580°E /-24.6985; 153.2580 (Sandy Cape (Woakoh))), named for its physical appearance on 20 May 1770 by Lieutenant James Cook of the HM Bark Endeavour^[15][82]
• Sandy Point (25°13′48″S152°59′42″E / 25.2299°S 152.9950°E /-25.2299; 152.9950 (Sandy Point))^[15][83]
• Seventy Five Mile Beach (25°32′22″S153°06′58″E / 25.5395°S 153.1160°E /-25.5395; 153.1160 (Seventy Five Mile Beach))^[71][84]
• South White Cliffs (25°30′00″S152°59′16″E / 25.5°S 152.9877°E /-25.5; 152.9877 (South White Cliffs))^[85]
• Triangle Cliff (25°01′42″S153°12′17″E / 25.0284°S 153.2046°E /-25.0284; 153.2046 (Triangle Cliff))^[15][86]
• Waddy Point, also known as Minker (24°57′57″S153°21′04″E / 24.9659°S 153.3512°E /-24.9659; 153.3512 (Waddy Point (Minker)))^[15][87]
• Yathon Cliffs (25°05′00″S153°10′00″E / 25.0833°S 153.1666°E /-25.0833; 153.1666 (Yathon Cliffs))^[88]

There are many creeks and lakes within the locality:

• Akuna Creek (25°05′06″S153°18′50″E / 25.085°S 153.314°E /-25.085; 153.314 (Akuna Creek (mouth)))^[89]
• Aldridge Creek (25°33′21″S152°57′15″E / 25.5559°S 152.9543°E /-25.5559; 152.9543 (Aldridge Creek (mouth)))^[90]
• Allom Lake (25°11′49″S153°12′36″E / 25.197°S 153.21°E /-25.197; 153.21 (Allom Lake))^[91]
• Awinya Creek (25°04′09″S153°10′24″E / 25.0692°S 153.1732°E /-25.0692; 153.1732 (Awinya Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from theKabi language meaningcrossing place^[92]
• Basin Lake (25°28′05″S153°02′35″E / 25.4680°S 153.0430°E /-25.4680; 153.0430 (Basin Lake))^[93]
• Beeliwa Lagoon (25°33′51″S153°01′20″E / 25.5641°S 153.0222°E /-25.5641; 153.0222 (Beeliwa Lagoon)), the name refers to thecasuarina tree in the Kabi language^[94]
• Bennet Creek (25°25′18″S153°00′23″E / 25.4217°S 153.0063°E /-25.4217; 153.0063 (Bennet Creek (mouth)))^[95]
• Biddierr Creek (25°33′30″S152°57′15″E / 25.5584°S 152.9541°E /-25.5584; 152.9541 (Biddierr Creek (mouth))), the name is from the Kabi language meaningcrab hole.^[96]
• Black Creek (25°18′00″S153°04′00″E / 25.3°S 153.0666°E /-25.3; 153.0666 (Black Creek (mouth)))^[97]
• Black Lagoon (25°16′05″S153°08′42″E / 25.268°S 153.145°E /-25.268; 153.145 (Black Lagoon))^[98]
• Blowah Lakes (24°53′00″S153°13′00″E / 24.8833°S 153.2166°E /-24.8833; 153.2166 (Blowah Lakes))^[99]
• Boolla Lagoons (24°48′14″S153°11′06″E / 24.804°S 153.185°E /-24.804; 153.185 (Boolla Lagoons)), the name is from the Kabi language word fortwo.^[100]
• Boomerang Lakes (25°13′25″S153°08′00″E / 25.2236°S 153.1333°E /-25.2236; 153.1333 (Boomerang Lakes))^[101]
• Boon Boon Creek, formerly Bun Bun Creek (25°22′00″S153°03′00″E / 25.3666°S 153.05°E /-25.3666; 153.05 (Boon Boon Creek (mouth))), the name is from the Kabi language meaningcall of the swamp pheasant^[102]
• Bowal Creek (25°02′00″S153°12′00″E / 25.0333°S 153.2°E /-25.0333; 153.2 (Bowal Creek (mouth)))^[103]
• Bowarrady Creek (25°07′00″S153°08′00″E / 25.1166°S 153.1333°E /-25.1166; 153.1333 (Bowarrady Creek (mouth)))^[104]
• Bridge Creek (25°34′00″S153°06′00″E / 25.5666°S 153.1°E /-25.5666; 153.1 (Bridge Creek (mouth)))^[105]
• Calarga Lagoon (24°49′50″S153°11′40″E / 24.8305°S 153.1944°E /-24.8305; 153.1944 (Calarga Lagoon)), named for the Kabi language word forsparrow hawk^[106]
• Coolooloi Creek (25°46′00″S153°01′00″E / 25.7666°S 153.0166°E /-25.7666; 153.0166 (Coolooloi Creek (mouth))), the name derived from the Kabi language wordkululu meaningcypress pine (Callitris columellaris)^[107]

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  Coomboo Lakes (25°13′26″S153°10′08″E / 25.224°S 153.169°E /-25.224; 153.169 (Coomboo Lakes))^[108]
• Coonangoor Creek (25°36′28″S152°57′54″E / 25.6078°S 152.9649°E /-25.6078; 152.9649 (Coonangoor Creek (mouth))), the name being the Kabi word forhuman excreta^[109]
• Coondagarramine Creek i(25°15′00″S153°04′00″E / 25.25°S 153.0666°E /-25.25; 153.0666 (Coondagarramine Creek (mouth))), the name being a Kabi language word in the Badjala dialect meaningshallow water orlittle water.^[110]
• Coongul Creek i(25°10′07″S153°03′23″E / 25.1686°S 153.0563°E /-25.1686; 153.0563 (Coongul Creek (mouth))), believe to be a Kabi language word in the Ngulungbara dialect meaningsalt water^[111]
• Coonoagarramine Creek (25°15′S153°03′E / 25.25°S 153.05°E /-25.25; 153.05 (Coonoagarramine Creek (mouth)))^[112]
• Coorong Creek (25°03′05″S153°11′14″E / 25.0514°S 153.1871°E /-25.0514; 153.1871 (Coorong Creek (mouth))), the name referring to the Moreton Bay Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)^[113]
• Cubbih Creek (25°31′19″S152°58′27″E / 25.5220°S 152.9741°E /-25.5220; 152.9741 (Cubbih Creek (mouth))), believed to derive from the Kabi language word forhoney.^[114]
• Cypress Creek (25°35′48″S152°57′28″E / 25.5967°S 152.9579°E /-25.5967; 152.9579 (Cypress Creek (mouth)))^[115]
• Deep Creek, also known as Dilgarring Creek (25°30′43″S152°59′18″E / 25.5119°S 152.9883°E /-25.5119; 152.9883 (Deep Creek (mouth))), the nameDilgarring is believed to be the Kabi language word for theAcacia (wattle) tree^[116]
• Deepwater Lake (25°12′54″S153°12′55″E / 25.2151°S 153.2152°E /-25.2151; 153.2152 (Deepwater Lake))^[117]
• Dibing Swamp (25°36′04″S153°04′51″E / 25.6011°S 153.0808°E /-25.6011; 153.0808 (Dibing Swamp)), the name is derived from the Badtjala language, referring to the white flowered tea-tree, variant "Di'bing"^[118]
• Duck Creek (25°25′56″S152°59′56″E / 25.4322°S 152.9988°E /-25.4322; 152.9988 (Duck Creek (mouth)))^[119]
• Dundonga Creek, formerly Dungonga Creek (25°23′04″S153°02′08″E / 25.3844°S 153.0355°E /-25.3844; 153.0355 (Dundonga Creek (mouth)))^[120]
• Dundubara Creek (25°10′00″S153°17′00″E / 25.1666°S 153.2833°E /-25.1666; 153.2833 (Dundubara Creek (mouth))), the name being a Kabi language word meaningflies.^[121]

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  Eli Creek (25°17′30″S153°13′32″E / 25.2917°S 153.2256°E /-25.2917; 153.2256 (Eli Creek))^[122]
• Figtree Lake, also known as Lake Goomboor (25°38′11″S153°01′02″E / 25.6363°S 153.0172°E /-25.6363; 153.0172 (Figtree Lake)), the name Goomboor being the Kabi language word forbald head^[123]
• Freshwater Lakes (25°13′06″S153°11′45″E / 25.2184°S 153.1958°E /-25.2184; 153.1958 (Freshwater Lakes))^[124]
• Geewan Creek (25°44′00″S153°00′00″E / 25.7333°S 153.0000°E /-25.7333; 153.0000 (Geewan Creek (mouth)))^[125]
• Gerowweea Creek, formerly known as First Creek (25°32′57″S153°06′40″E / 25.5491°S 153.1111°E /-25.5491; 153.1111 (Gerowweea Creek (mouth))), the name derived from Kabi language words meaningflying fox (a type offruit bat)^[126]
• Goochee Lagoon i(24°51′04″S153°12′21″E / 24.8511°S 153.2058°E /-24.8511; 153.2058 (Goochee Lagoon)), the name deriving from a Kabi language word meaningsand goanna^[127]
• Govi Creek, formerly Second Creek (25°34′59″S153°05′57″E / 25.5831°S 153.0991°E /-25.5831; 153.0991 (Govi Creek (mouth))), the name deriving from the Kabi language word meaningnative bee and honey.^[128]
• Happy Valley Creek (25°20′00″S153°12′00″E / 25.3333°S 153.2°E /-25.3333; 153.2 (Happy Valley Creek (mouth)))^[129]
• Hidden Lake (25°14′09″S153°10′13″E / 25.2358°S 153.1702°E /-25.2358; 153.1702 (Hidden Lake))^[130]
• Jabiru Swamp (25°44′00″S153°04′00″E / 25.7333°S 153.0666°E /-25.7333; 153.0666 (Jabiru Swamp))^[131]
• Kurrnung Creek (25°05′58″S153°18′55″E / 25.0995°S 153.3154°E /-25.0995; 153.3154 (Kurrnung Creek (mouth)))^[132]
• Lake Barga (25°30′41″S153°03′21″E / 25.5113°S 153.0558°E /-25.5113; 153.0558 (Lake Barga)), the name believed to derive from Kabi language words meaningcome on.^[133]
• Lake Benaroon (25°31′02″S153°03′20″E / 25.5172°S 153.0555°E /-25.5172; 153.0555 (Lake Benaroon)), the name believed to be derive from the Kabi language word meaningtight.^[134]
• Lake Birrabeen (25°30′15″S153°03′19″E / 25.5041°S 153.0552°E /-25.5041; 153.0552 (Lake Birrabeen))^[135]

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  Lake Boomanjin, formerly Lake Boemingen (25°33′16″S153°04′28″E / 25.5544°S 153.0744°E /-25.5544; 153.0744 (Lake Boomanjin))^[136]
• Lake Bowarrady (25°08′49″S153°12′40″E / 25.1469°S 153.2111°E /-25.1469; 153.2111 (Lake Bowarrady))^[137]
• Lake Carree (24°52′12″S153°12′49″E / 24.87°S 153.2136°E /-24.87; 153.2136 (Lake Carree))
• Lake Garawongera (25°19′43″S153°09′22″E / 25.3286°S 153.1561°E /-25.3286; 153.1561 (Lake Garawongera))^[138]
• Lake Garry (25°37′08″S152°58′56″E / 25.6188°S 152.9823°E /-25.6188; 152.9823 (Lake Garry))^[139]
• Lake Geeoong (25°07′55″S153°12′17″E / 25.1319°S 153.2047°E /-25.1319; 153.2047 (Lake Geeoong)), the name derived from the Kabi language word meaningwhite cockatoo^[140]
• Lake Gnarann (25°06′41″S153°11′33″E / 25.1113°S 153.1925°E /-25.1113; 153.1925 (Lake Gnarann)), the name derived from the Kabi language words meaningcracked bark^[141]
• Lake Jennings (25°29′40″S153°03′17″E / 25.4944°S 153.0547°E /-25.4944; 153.0547 (Lake Jennings))^[142]
• Lake Marong (24°47′00″S153°11′00″E / 24.7833°S 153.1833°E /-24.7833; 153.1833 (Lake Marong))^[143]

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  Lake McKenzie, also known as Boorangoora (25°26′48″S153°03′27″E / 25.4466°S 153.0575°E /-25.4466; 153.0575 (Lake McKenzie))^[144]
• Lake Minker (24°53′46″S153°13′59″E / 24.8961°S 153.2330°E /-24.8961; 153.2330 (Lake Minker)), the name derived from the Kabi language word meaningforest box tree^[145]

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  Lake Wabby (25°27′00″S153°08′00″E / 25.45°S 153.1333°E /-25.45; 153.1333 (Lake Wabby))^[146]
• Lake Wanhar (24°50′28″S153°13′49″E / 24.8411°S 153.2302°E /-24.8411; 153.2302 (Lake Wanhar))^[147]
• Lake White (25°07′19″S153°12′19″E / 25.1219°S 153.2052°E /-25.1219; 153.2052 (Lake White))^[148]
• Lake Woonjeel (24°53′00″S153°14′00″E / 24.8833°S 153.2333°E /-24.8833; 153.2333 (Lake Woonjeel)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language words meaningdark water ordarkness.^[149]
• Lake Yeenan (24°53′00″S153°14′00″E / 24.8833°S 153.2333°E /-24.8833; 153.2333 (Lake Yeenan))^[150]
• Manoolcoong Lakes (24°47′36″S153°11′19″E / 24.7933°S 153.1887°E /-24.7933; 153.1887 (Manoolcoong Lakes)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language words meaningdeath adder.^[151]
• Meereenyoor Creek (25°13′00″S153°00′00″E / 25.2166°S 153.0000°E /-25.2166; 153.0000 (Meereenyoor Creek (mouth)))^[152]
• Moondoora Lagoon (24°51′24″S153°14′03″E / 24.8566°S 153.2341°E /-24.8566; 153.2341 (Moondoora Lagoon)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language word meaningred ant^[153]
• Ngarr Lagoon (24°53′46″S153°13′58″E / 24.8961°S 153.2328°E /-24.8961; 153.2328 (Ngarr Lagoon)), the name derived from the Kabi language word meaningwhite ant^[154]
• Ocean Lake (24°56′00″S153°17′00″E / 24.9333°S 153.2833°E /-24.9333; 153.2833 (Ocean Lake))^[155]
• Panama Creek (25°28′05″S152°59′06″E / 25.4681°S 152.9849°E /-25.4681; 152.9849 (Panama Creek (mouth)))^[156]
• Poyungan Creek (25°21′S153°03′E / 25.35°S 153.05°E /-25.35; 153.05 (Poyungan Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language word fortree grub^[157]
• Red Lagoon, also known as Walameboulha (25°33′39″S153°03′00″E / 25.5608°S 153.05°E /-25.5608; 153.05 (Red Lagoon))^[158]
• Running Creek (25°12′S153°12′E / 25.2°S 153.2°E /-25.2; 153.2 (Running Creek (mouth)))^[159]
• Salt Creek (25°10′08″S153°03′30″E / 25.1689°S 153.0582°E /-25.1689; 153.0582 (Salt Creek (mouth)))^[160]
• Semaphore Creek (25°47′40″S153°04′16″E / 25.7945°S 153.0710°E /-25.7945; 153.0710 (Semaphore Creek (mouth)))^[161]
• Sheep Station Lagoons (25°35′00″S153°03′00″E / 25.5833°S 153.05°E /-25.5833; 153.05 (Sheep Station Lagoons))^[162]
• Taleerba Creek, formerly Third Creek (25°37′00″S153°05′00″E / 25.6166°S 153.0833°E /-25.6166; 153.0833 (Taleerba Creek (mouth))), the name is believed to derive from the Kabi language word meaningsmall vine^[163]
• Tenimby Creek (25°16′00″S153°03′00″E / 25.2666°S 153.05°E /-25.2666; 153.05 (Tenimby Creek (mouth))).^[164]
• Thow-wool Lagoon (24°55′41″S153°14′34″E / 24.9280°S 153.2427°E /-24.9280; 153.2427 (Thow-wool Lagoon)), the named believed to derive from the Kabi language words meaningalone,solitary. orlonely^[165]
• Tooloora Creek, formerly known as Fourth Creek (25°42′00″S153°04′36″E / 25.7000°S 153.0768°E /-25.7000; 153.0768 (Tooloora Creek (mouth))), reportedly derived from Kabi language word meaninglouse.^[166]
• Tootawwah Creek (25°41′51″S152°59′29″E / 25.6974°S 152.9913°E /-25.6974; 152.9913 (Tootawwah Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language word forsmall nut^[167]
• Towoi Creek (25°01′00″S153°13′00″E / 25.0166°S 153.2166°E /-25.0166; 153.2166 (Towoi Creek (mouth))), the name believed to be derive from the Kabi language word meaningsardine^[168]
• Towoi Swamp (25°00′14″S153°13′20″E / 25.0038°S 153.2222°E /-25.0038; 153.2222 (Towoi Swamp)), the name also meaningsardine^[169]
• Ungowa Creek (25°30′04″S152°59′18″E / 25.5011°S 152.9882°E /-25.5011; 152.9882 (Ungowa Creek (mouth)))^[170]
• Urang Creek (25°19′00″S153°03′00″E / 25.3166°S 153.05°E /-25.3166; 153.05 (Urang Creek (mouth)))^[171]
• Urow-Wa Lakes (24°53′00″S153°14′00″E / 24.8833°S 153.2333°E /-24.8833; 153.2333 (Urow-Wa Lakes)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language meaningtea tree.^[172]
• Wang-ann Lagoon (24°47′52″S153°12′16″E / 24.7977°S 153.2044°E /-24.7977; 153.2044 (Wang-ann Lagoon)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language meaningcarpet snake^[173]
• Wathumba Creek (24°59′00″S153°14′00″E / 24.9833°S 153.2333°E /-24.9833; 153.2333 (Wathumba Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language meaningplace of the dead^[174]
• Wathumba Swamp (24°58′25″S153°14′39″E / 24.9736°S 153.2441°E /-24.9736; 153.2441 (Wathumba Swamp))^[175]
• Wocco Lagoon (24°47′00″S153°11′00″E / 24.7833°S 153.1833°E /-24.7833; 153.1833 (Wocco Lagoon)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language word meaningmopoke.^[176]
• Woocoonba Lagoons (25°36′00″S153°02′00″E / 25.6°S 153.0333°E /-25.6; 153.0333 (Woocoonba Lagoons)).^[177]
• Woralie Creek (25°08′00″S153°07′00″E / 25.1333°S 153.1166°E /-25.1333; 153.1166 (Woralie Creek (mouth)))^[178]
• Wyuna Creek (25°08′00″S153°18′00″E / 25.1333°S 153.3°E /-25.1333; 153.3 (Wyuna Creek (mouth)))^[179]
• Yankee Jack Creek, also known as Tumbowah Creek (25°32′20″S152°57′56″E / 25.5389°S 152.9655°E /-25.5389; 152.9655 (Yankee Jack Creek (mouth)))^[180]
• Yankee Jack Lake (25°34′35″S152°59′46″E / 25.5763°S 152.9961°E /-25.5763; 152.9961 (Yankee Jack Lake))^[181]
• Yeenyargoor Creek (25°24′04″S153°01′07″E / 25.4011°S 153.0185°E /-25.4011; 153.0185 (Yeenyargoor Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language meaningedible vine^[182]
• Yeerall Creek (24°59′00″S153°14′00″E / 24.9833°S 153.2333°E /-24.9833; 153.2333 (Yeerall Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language meaningsmall fish^[183]
• Yidney Creek (25°14′00″S153°03′00″E / 25.2333°S 153.05°E /-25.2333; 153.05 (Yidney Creek (mouth))), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language in the Badjala dialect meaningmystical orgod figure^[184]
• Yidney Lake (25°19′15″S153°11′08″E / 25.3208°S 153.1855°E /-25.3208; 153.1855 (Yidney Lake))^[185]
• Yindeering Lakes (24°54′16″S153°14′42″E / 24.9044°S 153.245°E /-24.9044; 153.245 (Yindeering Lakes)), the name believed to derive from the Kabi language meaningkingfisher^[186]

There are a number of offshore features near the locality:

• Curtis Channel (24°40′30″S153°00′54″E / 24.6749°S 153.01493°E /-24.6749; 153.01493 (Curtis Channel)), commencesto the north-north-west of the locality of Fraser Island extending as far north asThe Keppels inLivingstone Shire^[71][4]
• Hervey Bay (24°56′26″S153°09′05″E / 24.9406°S 153.1514°E /-24.9406; 153.1514 (Hervey Bay)) to the north-west of the locality^[187][4]
• Marloo Bay (24°57′24″S153°19′26″E / 24.9567°S 153.3240°E /-24.9567; 153.3240 (Marloo Bay))^[187]
• Platypus Bay (24°56′38″S153°12′38″E / 24.9440°S 153.2106°E /-24.9440; 153.2106 (Platypus Bay))^[187]
• Poyungan Rocks (25°24′54″S153°10′04″E / 25.4150°S 153.1677°E /-25.4150; 153.1677 (Poyungan Rocks)), name derived from the Kabi language word fortree grub.^[188]
• Teahwan Rocks (24°51′13″S153°11′19″E / 24.8536°S 153.1886°E /-24.8536; 153.1886 (Teahwan Rocks))^[189]
• Wide Bay Harbour (25°47′06″S153°00′46″E / 25.7849°S 153.0128°E /-25.7849; 153.0128 (Wide Bay Harbour)).^[187][4]
• Yidney Rocks (25°20′49″S153°11′59″E / 25.3469°S 153.1997°E /-25.3469; 153.1997 (Yidney Rocks)), name derived from the Kabi language in the Badjala dialect, meaning amystical or god figure^[190]

There are many named areas with the locality:

• Central Forest Station (25°29′00″S153°03′00″E / 25.4833°S 153.05°E /-25.4833; 153.05 (Central Forest Station))^[191]
• Dilli Village (25°35′57″S153°05′30″E / 25.5991°S 153.0916°E /-25.5991; 153.0916 (Dilli Village))^[192]
• Dipuying (25°10′00″S153°07′00″E / 25.1666°S 153.1166°E /-25.1666; 153.1166 (Dipuying))^[193]
• Dundubara, at the mouth of Dundubara Creek (25°10′01″S153°17′08″E / 25.1669°S 153.2855°E /-25.1669; 153.2855 (Dundubara))^[194]
• Enchanted Valley (25°20′00″S153°12′00″E / 25.3333°S 153.2°E /-25.3333; 153.2 (Enchanted Valley))^[195]
• Fourways, at the major road intersection at the head of Wanggoolba Creek (25°28′39″S153°04′04″E / 25.4775°S 153.0677°E /-25.4775; 153.0677 (Fourways))^[196]
• Nulla Kunggur Sand Blow (25°13′02″S153°14′49″E / 25.2172°S 153.2469°E /-25.2172; 153.2469 (Nulla Kunggur Sand Blow))^[197]
• Orchid Beach (24°57′41″S153°18′43″E / 24.9613°S 153.3119°E /-24.9613; 153.3119 (Orchid Beach))^[198]
• Pile Valley (25°28′24″S153°04′34″E / 25.4734°S 153.0760°E /-25.4734; 153.0760 (Pile Valley))^[199]
• Pine Valley (25°28′00″S153°05′00″E / 25.4666°S 153.0833°E /-25.4666; 153.0833 (Pine Valley))^[200]
• Poyungan Rocks (25°25′00″S153°10′00″E / 25.4166°S 153.1666°E /-25.4166; 153.1666 (Poyungan Rocks))^[201]
• Teahwan (24°50′54″S153°11′20″E / 24.8484°S 153.1888°E /-24.8484; 153.1888 (Teahwan))^[202]
• The Cathedrals, the area from Wyuna Creek to Eli Creek (25°09′24″S153°17′20″E / 25.1567°S 153.2888°E /-25.1567; 153.2888 (The Cathedrals))^[203]
• The Declivity (25°14′00″S153°09′00″E / 25.2333°S 153.15°E /-25.2333; 153.15 (The Declivity))^[204]
• The Pinnacles (25°15′24″S153°14′32″E / 25.2567°S 153.2421°E /-25.2567; 153.2421 (The Pinnacles))^[205]
• Ungowa (25°29′59″S152°59′19″E / 25.4997°S 152.9886°E /-25.4997; 152.9886 (Ungowa))^[206]
• Valley of the Giants, also known as Ti, the area of gianttallow wood trees (25°22′06″S153°07′20″E / 25.3683°S 153.1222°E /-25.3683; 153.1222 (Valley of the Giants))^[207]
• Wathumba (24°58′10″S153°14′20″E / 24.9694°S 153.2388°E /-24.9694; 153.2388 (Wathumba))^[208]

In the2016 census, the locality of Fraser Island (but not the island as a whole) had a population of 182 people.^[209]

In the2021 census, the locality of Fraser Island (but not the island as a whole) had a population of 152 people.^[1]

There are no schools in K'gari. The options aredistance education and boarding school.^[210]

Orchid BeachSES Facility is adjacent to the airstrip and heliport (24°57′40″S153°18′54″E / 24.9611°S 153.3150°E /-24.9611; 153.3150 (Orchid Beach SES Facility)).^[211]

Happy Valley Ambulance Station is an operational ambulance station (25°20′10″S153°12′06″E / 25.3361°S 153.2018°E /-25.3361; 153.2018 (Happy Valley Ambulance Station)).^[211][212]

Happy Valley SES Facility is in Yidney Drive (25°20′16″S153°11′57″E / 25.3377°S 153.1993°E /-25.3377; 153.1993 (Happy Valley SES Facility)).^[211]

Fraser Island Police Station is immediately north of the locality of Eurong but within the location of Fraser Island (25°30′18″S153°07′44″E / 25.5050°S 153.1290°E /-25.5050; 153.1290 (Fraser Island Police Station)).^[211][213]

TheUniversity of the Sunshine Coast operates the K'gari-Fraser Island Research and Learning Centre at Dilli Village (25°36′00″S153°05′28″E / 25.6001°S 153.0910°E /-25.6001; 153.0910 (university)).^{[214][215][216]}

Sandy Cape Lighthouse is a heritage-listed active lighthouse.^[217] It is close to the northern tip of the island (24°43′48″S153°12′32″E / 24.7299°S 153.2088°E /-24.7299; 153.2088 (Sandy Cape Lighthouse)).^[218]

Simpson Reef is an 80.0-hectare (198-acre)artificial reef in theGreat Sandy Marine Park. (25°11′16″S152°57′39″E / 25.1878°S 152.9608°E /-25.1878; 152.9608 (Simpson Reef)).^[219][220]

The Cathedrals are coloured sand cliffs that have been carved by the wind and rain blowing off the Coral Sea. They are approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of Indian Head on the 75 Mile Beach (25°13′14″S153°15′30″E / 25.22043°S 153.25825°E /-25.22043; 153.25825 (The Cathedral coloured sands)).^[221]

The Champagne Pools are a series of natural rock pools that form shallow, sandy swimming holes next to the ocean. They are located on 75 Mile Beach, between Waddy Point and Indian Head.^[222]

There are a number of lookouts:

• Markwells Lookout (25°31′49″S153°05′49″E / 25.5303°S 153.0969°E /-25.5303; 153.0969 (Markwells Lookout))^[223]
• Lake Wabby Lookout (25°27′22″S153°07′40″E / 25.4560°S 153.1279°E /-25.4560; 153.1279 (Lake Wabby Lookout))^[223]
• Stonetool Sandblow Lookout(25°26′30″S153°08′28″E / 25.4417°S 153.1411°E /-25.4417; 153.1411 (Stonetool Sandblow Lookout))^[223]
• Knifeblade Sandblow Lookout (25°13′35″S153°13′56″E / 25.2265°S 153.2322°E /-25.2265; 153.2322 (Knifeblade Sandblow Lookout))^[223]
• Lake Allom Viewing Platform (25°11′55″S153°12′35″E / 25.1985°S 153.2098°E /-25.1985; 153.2098 (Lake Allom Viewing Platform))^[223]

There are a number of airstrips and heliports within the locality:

• Boomanjin Airstrip, also known as Toby's Gap airstrip (25°35′23″S153°03′55″E / 25.5897°S 153.0652°E /-25.5897; 153.0652 (Boomanjin Airstrip))^[224][225]
• Pailba Airstrip (25°27′20″S152°59′49″E / 25.4555°S 152.9969°E /-25.4555; 152.9969 (Pailba Airstrip))^[226]
• Orchid Beach airstrip (24°57′33″S153°18′54″E / 24.9592°S 153.3150°E /-24.9592; 153.3150 (Orchid Beach airstrip))^[226]
• unnamed airstrip (25°12′35″S153°09′23″E / 25.2098°S 153.1564°E /-25.2098; 153.1564 (airstrip))^[227]
• unnamed airstrip (25°14′52″S153°08′12″E / 25.2479°S 153.1368°E /-25.2479; 153.1368 (airstrip))^[227]
• Orchid Beach Resort heliport (24°57′36″S153°18′56″E / 24.9600°S 153.3155°E /-24.9600; 153.3155 (Orchid Beach Resort))^[227]
• Eurong heliport (25°30′18″S153°07′45″E / 25.5050°S 153.1292°E /-25.5050; 153.1292 (Eurong))^[227]
• Happy Valley heliport (25°20′11″S153°12′07″E / 25.3363°S 153.2019°E /-25.3363; 153.2019 (Happy Valley))^[227]
• Kingfisher Resort heliport (25°23′25″S153°01′44″E / 25.3904°S 153.0290°E /-25.3904; 153.0290 (Kingfisher Resort - Fraser Island))^[227]