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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 8 MIN

K'gari Day Trip, Pier Dawn, and the Road North

from Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton · host Jack Thornton

Jack takes his booked day trip to K'gari (Fraser Island), the world's largest sand island, ticking off Lake McKenzie and the Maheno Shipwreck. Back in Hervey Bay, he catches a dawn walk on the Urangan Pier and a final fish and chips dinner, then plans the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: River Heads, K'gari, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, Lake McKenzie, 75-Mile Beach, Maheno Shipwreck, The Pinnacles. Covered: K'gari day trip, Whale Festival finale, Hervey Bay cost of living, Urangan Pier at sunset, Road trip north planning. Chapters:00:00 River Heads01:40 Lake McKenzie02:37 75-Mile Beach03:55 K'gari05:18 Seafront Oval07:10 Bayaroma Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #KGari #FraserIsland #LakeMcKenzie #MahenoShipwreck #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WhaleFestival #UranganPier #RoadTrip #CairnsBound #BudgetTravel #CoastalQueensland #ExploreAustralia #WinterSun #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

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