When staying at Waddy Lodge, the possibilities are endless. You can do as much or as little as you like.
Many guests find that their week is consumed with a mixture of day trips, local fishing trips and doing nothing!
Local Activities
- Fishing (fishing preparation tables with lighting and running water are provided - we are serious about our fishing!)
- Walking on the beach
- Sand dune climbing and boarding (where permitted)
- Exploring rockpools and spotting sea turtles, sharks, fish and stingrays from Waddy Point headland.
- Swimming in the saltwater lagoons at low tide (not the ocean please - too many sharks)
- Swimming at Champagne Pools (this qualifies as 'local' as it is 10 minutes away
- Whale, Bird and Nature watching
Day (and part day) trips
Sandy Cape
Sandy Cape is the northern tip of Fraser Island. It offers remarkable beauty, birdlife, bsheltered beaches, and good fishing. Getting there is a challenge, with the infamous Ngkala Rocks and Browns Rocks both presenting 4WD challenges. Be well prepared, and ideally travel with another vehicle if attempting these crossings in dry conditions when the sand is at its softest.
Lake Boomanjin
This is the largest perched lake in the world, covering almost 200ha. Its waters are stained brown by tannins leached from the vegetation. Please read water safety.
Central Station
Many memorable walks leave from Central Station. Stroll through the rainforest along Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk, visit the peaceful Basin Lake, or stand among the impressive satinay trees in Pile Valley.
Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora)
This inland, perched lake is a popular site. Its white sand and sparkling blue waters attract many visitors, with busiest times between 10.30am and 3pm. Please read water safety. There are short walks to the lake from each of the three fenced picnic areas. Popular sites also attract dingoes, so please remember take no food or drinks (except water) to the lake for safety sake.
Lake Wabby
This is the deepest lake on Fraser Island. Its shore lies at the advancing edge of the Hammerstone Sandblow. Take Cornwell's Break Road up to the ridge above the lake, where a short walk leads to a splendid lookout offering a view of this barrage lake and the sandblow that is slowly engulfing it. It is considered a significant cultural site by the Butchulla people. The water is shallower than it first appears. Do not dive or jump into the lake. Swimming is not recommended. Please read about water safety.
Eli Creek
Cool off next to this crystal clear freshwater creek that flows through vegetated banks and right out to the beach. Watch for eels and frogs from the boardwalk, and see small empire gudgeon and jungle perch fish swimming against the current. Please read the water safety.
Lake Allom
Tucked into a rainforest hollow, this lake offers a cool respite from the salty beach environment. A circuit track around the lake meanders through a variety of plant communities. Wait on the viewing platform and watch for freshwater turtles, but please do not feed them. Please read water safety.
Ocean Lake
Ocean Lake is home to a variety of water birds taking advantage of the reeds and undisturbed sections of the lake. Nearby, an easy walk through cypress, banksia and melaleuca woodland offers a good lookout with panoramic views. Please read water safety.