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Central Station Rainforest

Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Forests
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Several buildings exist at the Central Station Rainforest and display interesting facts of the history of the area and Fraser Island. Spend sometime here to have a look and then try to imagine what it would have been like. Then go on a walk through the rainforest, it is about 2 to 3 km's long (I guess) but is of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The trees were so large and I had never seen an eel as long as that in the water. More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The cottage and remaining artefacts at Central Station are a great way to look at lives of the past. The rainforest walk is relaxing and peaceful way to explore one of the oldest rain forests in the world. More

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Brisbane
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

There is not much left of the old mill station but the trees and steghorns are amazing More

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Invermere, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

This was nice to see but nothing we would consider as spectacular. More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

The trees that line the 4wd track are truly amazing. Their size is breathtaking. Even more gorgeous if you get to see it on a wet day. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

A truly amazing spot. The main access area is a bit run down but the creek itself is well preserved and boardwalk design is excellent. More

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Victoria
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

If you don't naturally a hiker but don't mind half an hour of wandering through rainforest, this is a pleasant way to experience the Australian bush. More

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Sydney, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

Such a diverse rain forest. I honestly thought I was on another planet. Huge trees and thick colorful vegetation. Beautiful cool place to have a picnic or a snooze in the heat of the day. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

Fraser Island is the World's most beautiful place to go for sun, sand, fishing and relaxation. Central Station is just one of many interesting and beautiful places to visit while on Fraser Island. Central Station has a beautiful clear creek that you can walk to and also has boards with photos and history of the island. And it has toilets!... More

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