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Fraser Island (K’gari) is a World Heritage-listed sand island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, famous for its lakes, rainforests, and 75-mile beach.
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How many tourists visit Fraser Island each year?
Over 500,000 visitors visit Fraser Island (K’gari) annually.
- Before the pandemic, Fraser Island had 400,000 tourist arrivals in 2019.
- In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard, and visitation dropped 62% or 150,000 visitors.
- In 2021, numbers doubled to 300,000, a 100% increase as travel restrictions eased.
- In 2022, the total of 450,000 visitors was a big bounce back, up 50% from the previous year.
- Fraser Island had an all-time high of 500,000 visitors in 2023.
- The island experienced a decline in 2024, with 480,000 tourist arrivals.
Which country brings the most international visitors to Fraser Island?
The United Kingdom represented 25% of international arrivals to Fraser Island in 2024.
- Germany followed with 15%, New Zealand with 9%, Canada with 7%, and France with 6%.
How much do tourists spend on Fraser Island each year?
Fraser Island (K’gari) is a popular tourism destination, but no figures are available for the island itself. However, it contributes to the overall tourist spend of the Fraser Coast region.
- In 2019, the Fraser Coast region had tourist spending of $412 million.
- In 2020, spending dropped to $206 million, a 50% drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Recovery began in 2021 with regional tourist spend of $330 million, still 20% below pre-pandemic levels.
- In 2022, regional tourist spending boomed at $580 million, up 41% from 2019.
- In 2023, visitors spent $747 million, up 29% from 2022, mainly driven by domestic tourism.
- The region’s tourism revenue reached $876 million in 2024, up 17% from the previous year.
What is the economic impact of tourism on Fraser Island?
Fraser Island tourism generated $374.6 million in economic value-add to the Fraser Coast region in 2022-23.
- The island’s tourism supports hundreds of jobs across tour operations, accommodation, transport, and other services.
- Visits to K’gari are a large part of Queensland’s $2.6 billion annual national parks tourism.
Read more about Queensland Tourism Statistics here.
What are the most popular attractions on Fraser Island?
- Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora): Over 300,000 visitors a year.
- Seventy-Five Mile Beach: Over 450,000 visitors a year.
- Eli Creek: Over 300,000 visitors a year.
- Maheno Shipwreck: Over 300,000 visitors a year.
- Central Station and Rainforest: Over 300,000 visitors a year.
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How long do visitors stay in Fraser Island?
International visitors stay an average of 5.4 nights in the region, often as part of a longer East Coast itinerary.
Domestic visitors stay 3.7 nights, usually for long weekends or holidays.
What are Fraser Island’s peak tourist months?
July, August, and September are the peak tourist months for Fraser Island (K’gari).
- July is the busiest, with 12% of annual visitors.
- August is second with 11% share.
- September and December have 10% each, and April has 8% of annual visitors.
How many tourists visited Fraser Island in 2024?
In 2024, 480,000 visitors came to Fraser Island, a 4% decrease from 2023 but 20% higher than 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
- Average daily visitor arrivals were 1,300, fluctuating between peak and off-peak.
Who visited Fraser Island the most in 2024?
In 2024, domestic visitors made up 90% of all visitors (432,000 domestic arrivals)
- International visitors accounted for 10% (48,000).
How many tourists visited Fraser Island in 2023?
A record 500,000 tourists visited Fraser Island in 2023, an 11% increase from 2022 and 25% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
- There were about 1,370 daily tourist arrivals on average, fluctuating significantly between peak and off-peak periods.
Who visited Fraser Island (K’gari) the most in 2023?
In 2023, domestic visitors were 85% of all visitors (425,000 visits).
- International visitors were at 15% (75,000).
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