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New centre helps visitors discover wonders of K’gari
A new interpretive centre will open on K’gari (Fraser Island) next week to help increase understanding, appreciation and conservation of the world’s largest sand island.
The K’gari World Heritage Discovery Centre, located at Kingfisher Bay Resort, is a joint initiative of USC and SeaLink Fraser Island in partnership with the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation, and is supported by Fraser Coast Regional Council.
USC Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) Professor Joanne Scott said entry to the centre, which will officially open on 1 March, would be free to all visitors to the island.
FRASER ISLAND FIRE: The blackened border of where the fire reached in Happy Valley. Photo: Contributed
The venture comes as a joint initiative of USC and SeaLink Fraser Island, in partnership with the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation.
It will be supported by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.
USC Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) Professor Joanne Scott said entry to the centre, which will officially open on 1 March, would be free to all visitors to the island.
âKâgari is recognised as one of the worldâs most outstanding natural wonders and the recent devastating fires have highlighted just how important, and fragile, this incredible island is,â Pro Scott said.
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Pile Valley, Central Station, Lake McKenzie and surrounding rainforest were untouched by the fires. The Pinnacles, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Indian Head, Champagne Pools, and Lake Wabby, located along the eastern coastline, were also unaffected. Queensland Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has visited Fraser Island as recovery work led by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service gets underway. The drive-market destination is a favourite choice for Fraser Coast locals and intrastate travellers. Our team could not wait to welcome guests in time for Christmas, and for those that cannot travel just now, we look forward to seeing even more visitors in the new year.