75 Mile Beach, White sand beach on Fraser Island, Australia
75 Mile Beach is an extensive white sand beach along the eastern coast of Fraser Island that serves multiple purposes beyond recreation. The hard-packed sand surface is stable enough to function as a vehicle highway and emergency landing strip for small aircraft.
The beach formed over thousands of years through the accumulation of sand along the coastline. This continuous sandy strip has been home and part of the way of life for the people who have inhabited the island.
The Butchulla Aboriginal people have lived along this coast for generations and their traditional stories are woven into the landscape. The beach remains an important place where their connection to the land is still felt today.
Vehicles driving on the beach must follow speed limits and cannot travel during high tide periods. It helps to check the tide times before you go and allow extra time for driving since some sections may be impassable depending on water levels.
Small aircraft regularly take off and land on the beach, using the sand as an impromptu runway for regional transport. This shared use of the space creates an unusual sight where holiday activities and aviation happen in the same location.
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