This drive offers an opportunity to explore the world's largest perched lake, Lake Boomanjin, and the red-stained waters of Lake Benaroon.

Observe changes in the Island's vegetation, with species such as Banksia and She-oak in open forests and woodlands giving way to forests ofScribbly Gum and Blackbutt as the route heads into the higher dunes in the centre of the Island.

1. K'gari Research Station

Starting at Dilli Village, follow Dillingham's Road towards Central Station. Take a right turn onto Birrabeen Road and drive for 10.5km to reach:

2. Lake Boomanjin

Facilities include toilets, camping ground and fenced eating area.

Return to Birrabeen Road, and drive through open forests and Wallum Banksia woodlands.

The red waters of Lake Benaroon, which can only be reached on foot, can been seen through the trees.

3. Lake Benaroon

Drive for 10km from Lake Boomanjin to reach:

4. Lake Birrabeen

Facilities include toilets and picnic area.

Return to Birrabeen Road and follow the Southern Lakes Road.

5. Central Station

A day-use area has toilet and picnic facilities, and a fenced camping ground.

6. Wanggoolba Creek

Return via the inland roads to K'gari Research Station.

Alternative route: Extend your trip by following Eurong Road through coastal forests to reach the Island's stunning eastern beach.

NOTE:This section is tide dependent. Avoid driving on the beach two hours either side of high tide.

7. Eurong

The small township has a resort, bakery, bar,public phone and a well-stocked grocery store with fuel, ice, camping and fishing supplies.

Head south along Seventy-Five Mile Beach to return to the research station.

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.

Lake Boomanjin

Lake Boomanjin is the world’s largest perched dune lake.

Lake Benaroon

Lake Benaroon is a perched lake with a wide sandy beach, fringed by paperbark trees.

Lake Birrabeen

Beautiful Lake Birrabeen with its crystal clear water is one of the largest perched lakes on K'gari.

Central Station

Discover history and exceptional nature in one place at Central Station, set in lush rainforest alongside the upper waters of stunning Wanggoolba Creek.

Wanggoolba Creek Boardwalk

Follow a boardwalk along sparkling Wanggoolba Creek as it flows silently over white sand along the floor of a sheltered rainforest.

Eurong

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

Seventy-Five Mile Beach

K'gari's seemingly endless stretch of golden beach along its east coast is one of the longest, uninterrupted sweeps of ocean beach in the world