Fraser Island offers a variety of accommodation options - from the comfort of modern resorts to the simple pleasures of camping.
 Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village is on the western side of the island facing Great Sandy Strait. It has modern luxury hotel accommodation and private villas for rental. Resort facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools, a range of restaurants, TV, reference library, tours and water sport activities. Day-trippers are welcomed and catered for at various amenities on the resort complex. Happy Valley, on the ocean side, is the largest settlement on the island. Here, there are luxury lodges fully serviced as well as self-contained flats which accommodate up to six people. The store at Happy Valley sells food, liquor, petrol and gas. A licensed restaurant is available.
Eurong, some 34km north of the Hook Point barge landing, also offers a range of accommodation. Motel-style twin units either with or without private facilities, self-contained A- frame houses and holiday flats can make your stay very comfortable. The amenities include hot showers, septic toilets and a laundry. The township has a well-equipped store and a restaurant.
Cathedral Beach Tourist Resort, just north of the Maheno wreck, offers a camping ground and general store with take-away foods. Unit accommodation is available.
Dilli Village is situated 24kms from the southern tip of the island. The camp has accommodation with or without private facilities. Camp sites are available. Reservations are essential and must be made direct with Dilli Village by phoning 07 4127 9130.
Orchid Beach, just north of Waddy Point, has a number of houses available for holiday rental. The township has a general store and service station.
Accommodation can be booked through 4WD Reantals any travel agent or the Queensland Government Travel Centres.
Camping
 Camping on Fraser Island is a memorable experience. You will enjoy discovering the true beauty of this unspoilt wilderness.
There are 8 main camping areas - six managed by the Department of Environment (QNPWS), and two operated privately.
Developed camping areas are provided by the Dept of Environment (QNPWS) at Central Station, Lake Boomanjin, Lake McKenzie, Dundubara, Waddy Point and Wathumba. Facilities include toilets, showers, picnic tables, barbecues and limited supplies of wood are provided. Campers need to bring non-wood stoves as firewood is not always available. Beach camping is permitted along sections of the east and west coasts. Some areas will be periodically closed to camping to allow revegetation and to prevent excessive erosion. These areas will be clearly signposted. Camping permits are required, please refer to Permits for information. Camping is not permitted within 50 metres of a lake, watercourse or stream.
All domestic animals are prohibited from the Recreation Area except for guide dogs" for the disabled - a permit is required.
Private camping areas are located at Dilli Village and Cathedral Beach. Facilities include toilets, showers and barbeques. Queensland Recreation and Management Board (QRAMB) permit to camp are not required for these privately operated camping areas.
Wherever you stay on Fraser, live in harmony with the natural environment. The 'Environmental Code 'in this publication will help you to do the right thing at all times.
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