Hema Fraser Island (K’gari) Map – 10th Edition

The definitive map for navigating the world's largest sand island — a must-have for 4WD adventurers, hikers, and nature lovers

Fraser Island, known by its Indigenous name K’gari (pronounced "Gurri"), is a place of extraordinary natural beauty and spiritual significance. Located off the southeastern coast of Queensland, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed island is renowned for its towering sand dunes, crystal-clear freshwater lakes, lush rainforests, and wide golden beaches that double as highways.

The Hema Fraser Island Map (10th Edition) is your ultimate navigation companion for this unique destination. Whether you're embarking on a challenging 4WD expedition, exploring the island's rich Indigenous and ecological heritage, or simply relaxing at a secluded campsite, this map gives you the clarity, confidence, and context to enjoy every part of your journey.

🗺️ Map Features:

🚙 Detailed 4WD Track Mapping

• Fully GPS-surveyed and field-verified by Hema’s expert Map Patrol

• Covers all major routes including Seventy-Five Mile Beach, Sandy Cape, inland forest tracks, and cross-island connectors

• Includes distance markers, surface types, track difficulty ratings, and 4WD-specific travel notes

🛰️ Hybrid Satellite Insets

• Includes zoomed-in insets with a combination of topographic detail and satellite imagery for:

  • Waddy Point

  • Orchid Beach

  • Happy Valley

  • Kingfisher Bay

  • Eurong

  • Second Valley

  • Cathedral Beach

• Perfect for identifying terrain features, facilities, and landmarks at a glance

🏕️ Camping, Facilities & Safety Information

• Clearly marked campgrounds, day-use areas, walking tracks, and lookouts

• Icons for toilets, water access, fuel, barge landings, and emergency contacts

• Tips for beach driving, tyre pressure recommendations, and tidal awareness

• Includes up-to-date info on camping permits, fire regulations, and National Park rules

📘 Reverse Side Touring Guide

• A full-length guide with travel tips, regional descriptions, and natural highlights

• Information on K’gari’s ecology, geology, traditional ownership, and wildlife protection

• Notes on bushwalking opportunities, including the Fraser Island Great Walk, an 84 km trek across the island’s diverse landscapes

📐 Specifications:

• Scale: 1:130,000 — ideal for both overviews and route planning

• Edition: 10th

• Publication Date: May 2023

• Flat Size: 700 mm x 1000 mm

• Folded Size: 140 mm x 250 mm

• Material: Printed on tear-resistant, waterproof synthetic paper for durability in outdoor conditions

🌱 About K’gari (Fraser Island)

K’gari means “paradise” in the language of the Butchulla people, the Traditional Owners of the island. Spanning over 1,840 square kilometres, it is the largest sand island in the world and the only place on Earth where rainforest grows on sand. Visitors can explore:

• Perched freshwater lakes like Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) and Lake Wabby

• The rusting remains of the SS Maheno shipwreck

• Towering sand dunes and colourful sand blows

• Ancient forests teeming with wildlife, including the iconic K’gari dingo

• Crystal-clear creeks like Eli Creek and Wanggoolba Creek

• Cultural heritage sites significant to the Butchulla people

🎯 Ideal For:

• 4WD Explorers tackling remote beach and forest tracks

• Bushwalkers and hikers completing the Fraser Island Great Walk or day hikes

• Family campers and caravanners looking for the best campgrounds and facilities

• Nature photographers and eco-tourists seeking to capture the island’s untouched beauty

• Education groups and cultural tourists interested in Indigenous heritage and ecology

• Tour operators and travel planners mapping routes and preparing client journeys

🧭 Why Choose This Map?

• Expertly field-checked, not just digitally rendered

• Combines navigation, education, and safety in one portable, user-friendly format

• Tough enough for the rigours of sand, salt, wind, and water

• Trusted by 4WD tourers, park rangers, and outdoor educators alike

• Includes features you won’t find on GPS, like hidden camping zones and cultural insights

Whether you're heading to K’gari for a weekend escape or a once-in-a-lifetime overland adventure, the Hema Fraser Island Map (10th Edition) is the most reliable, informative, and field-tested resource available.

Drive the beaches. Explore the forests. Respect the land. Travel prepared — with Hema.

This map can be laminated between two sheets of high-quality 80-micron gloss laminate, making it practically indestructible and perfect for drawing on.