This drive along the Island's east coast follows the famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach, which is a gazetted highway.

Itoffers the opportunity to appreciate the incredible diversity of the Island's World Heritage value.

Starting from the K'gari Research Station, it takes in several well-known attractions.

Please note: Due to tide times, it is not possible to visit all listed points of interest in one day and return to the research station. Choose a selection of sites, or stay overnight at a northern site to incorporate all locations.

K'gari Research Station

Head north along Seventy-Five Mile Beach

Optional stop at Eurong Village(accommodation, fuel, phone, store, police).

Head north along the beach. Take a recommended detour to view sandblows and Lake Wabby by turning left at Cornwell's Break Road. Drive 2.4km to:

Stonetool Sandblow Lookout

Return to the beach or continue for another 4.5km to:

Lake Wabby Lookout

Return to the beach and continue north. Poyungan Rocks are an obstacle for drivers. Use the bypass track as needed. Drive for about 30 minutes to reach the car park for Rainbow Gorge and Kirra Sandblow.

A 1.9km (approximately 40 minutes) circuit walk will take you to:

Rainbow Gorge and Kirrar Sandblow

Continue north along the beach. Take care at Yidney Rocks, about 2.5km north. Use the bypass track as needed.

Optional stop at Happy Valley(Ambulance, fuel and general store).

Travel about 5km past Happy Valley to:

Eli Creek

Toilet facilities are available here.

Continue north for five minutes to reach the Island's famous shipwreck:

The SS Maheno shipwreck

Be aware that aircraft use this part of the beach as a landing strip.

Optional detour: Head north and take the Woralie Road turnoff and travel for about 4km to reach:

Knifeblade Sandblow Lookout

Return to the beach, travel a short distance north to view some of the Island's spectacular coloured sand formations at:

The Pinnacles

Continuing north, travel along Cathedral Beach and admire this 18km stretch of coloured sand cliffs. The best formations are found between the Dundabara Camping Area and Wyuna Creek at:

The Cathedrals and Red Canyon

Travel north for approximately 18km to the Island's striking headland of:

Indian Head (Takky-Wooroo)

Continue north along the Indian Head bypass road and stop at the Middle Rocks car park to reach:

Champagne Pools

From Champagne Pools take the Waddy Point Bypass to reach:

Orchid Beach

Return south to UniSC's Research Station. Check tide conditions.

Please be respectful when visiting many of these destinations as they are culturally significant.

K'gari Research Station

A base to explore, research, learn and stay on the world’s largest sand island - uniquely located on a UNESCO World Heritage site at the northern end of three neighbouring biospheres.

Eurong

Eurong is the main village on the eastern side of K'gari.

Stonetool Sandblow

Lookout over Stonetool Sandblow, which stretches for more than 2km inland and rises over 125m above sea level.

Lake Wabby

Walk to the lookout to view the deep blue-green waters of Lake Wabby and impressive Hammerstone Sandblow below.

Rainbow Gorge and Kirrar Sandblow

Follow a walking track from the beach to see the stunning lunar-like landscapes of Kirrar Sandblow and coloured sands of Rainbow Gorge.

Happy Valley

Happy Valley township sits at the midway point of K'gari famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach.

Eli Creek

Float or take an invigorating swim down fast-flowing Eli Creek as it pours up to four million litres of clear, fresh water into the ocean every hour.

The SS Maheno Shipwreck

The rusting hull of the once majestic SS Maheno is one of K'gari’s most famous landmarks.

Knifeblade Sandblow

A lookout provides the best vantage point of the Island’s largest sandblow.

Lake Allom

A beautiful small lake, nestled in the central high dunes and home to turtles and birdlife.

The Pinnacles

These spectacular coloured sand cliffs have been sculpted by the wind and rain blowing in off the Pacific Ocean.

The Cathedrals and Red Canyon

K'gari's coloured sand formations create a striking contrast with the vast white ocean beach for a 18km stretch along Cathedral Beach.

Takky-Wooroo (Indian Head)

This distinctive rocky outcrop which rises 60 metres out of the ocean played a vital role in the formation of K'gari.

Champagne Pools

Swim in naturally-formed volcanic rock pools, filled with frothy bubbles from saltwater waves.

Orchid Beach

Orchid beach runs for 14.5 km from the South Ngkala Rocks to rocky Waddy Point. The wreck of the Marloo is located down the beach.