Did I mention the weather was being a bitch, like seriously. Wet and cold :S. I was greeted by the rain the first thing in the morning and the rain was heavier and heavier. I have never experienced such a heavy rain ever since I'm here. This is the first time, and I later found out that Brisbane was hit by the biggest storm ever too, to the extend that I got a message from my dad the next day when my phone has reception asking me to report my safety. lol. 
After boarding the barge, we went taking pics around, but the wet weather is really a great turn off! After 45 minutes on the barge, we finally reach the ever famous Fraser's Island. Wheeeeee~~ joy to the world, tra la la~~ 
#5 Driver of the day, Joyce's SO (significant other, they have been together for ages!!!)
#6 We were travelling on road like this.....hard times hard times..it's like a bumpy roller coaster ride, but luckily we are not driving our own car, just a rented car, so we wouldn't bother dirtying it. XD
First stop was Lake McKenzie. [It is a 'perched' lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away.
#8 Breath-taking view, ain't it? Beautiful crystal clear lake. It's such a pity as we didnt bring our swimming suit with us. Spot the rainbow-coloured umbrella in the pic, I want it!
#9 Groupie
#10 Take off that jacket, wear the sunnies and pretend like there's sun..=P wtf we have no choice. XD
#11 Groupie with our dear 4WD before venturing into the second lake
#12 Rainforest
#13 Dingo, dingo...there were so many of them
#14 Lake Wabby. [Lake Wabby is relatively close to the ocean side of Fraser Island and unlike the other lakes, it supports several varieties of fish. It is known as both a window lake and a barrage lake. Window lakes form when the ground level falls below the water table. Barrage lakes form when a sand blow blocks the waters of a natural spring. This phenomenon is easy to see at Lake Wabby. On one side it`s deep green waters are bordered by a giant sand dune that is slowly moving into the lake. In a century or so, the sand dune’s inexorable march westward across Fraser Island will see it completely swallow the lake.]
And then we headed to Eurong Beach Resort to have our lunch while waiting for the ebb. We can drive along the coast only when the ebb happens at 2pm.
#16 Before heading down to the beach, they have this kind of machine thingy to help clear off the sand, sigh I don't know what its called.
#17 wheeeeeee~~~ driving along the coast of 75 miles beach!!! How cool is that? South Pacific Ocean is just beside us!! I'm excited!!
#18 The 4WDs that passed through us
#19 The black rocks and Pacific Ocean!!
#20 of the many washed-outs we encountered!
#21 Maheno Wreck. [The Maheno, the most famous of the Fraser Island wrecks, was driven ashore just north of Happy Valley during a cyclone in 1935. Once a well-known trans-Tasman liner, the Maheno was bound for a Japanese wrecking yard when she met her stormy end. Today the hull lies slowly deteriorating in the harsh salt environment, about 10 kilometres north of Happy Valley.] The ship was driven ashore by the strong winds and has remained there ever since. I heard that Fraser Island got its name from the captain's name. =)
#22 just have to pose with the 4WD cause it looked so cool XD.
#23 Cathedral beach. It is known for the coloured sand here, but due to the rainy weather, we could not see any colour. Well, I'm guessing we need sunlight to let the colour appear.
#24 I love the beach!
After exploring all the tourism hot spot, we finally settled in Happy Valley.
#26 The entrance to our backpacker's room
#27 Our room for the night! Actually, not so much of our room. I went to some other people's room to take picture while on our way to explore the 75 miles beach. I'm weird like that. XD.
#28 I never know backpackers can be such a nice place to live in!!
Dinner was at the cafeteria of YHA. 
After dinner, we went back to our room and rest. I think I slept at around 9pm, lol, never sleep so early in my life. Till then, wait for my next post! =P
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