Lake Allom — Attraction in K'gari

As a turtle lover, this was on my must see list! By the time we made it to the lake (after getting stuck behind 2 separate bogged cars who refused any assistance and guidance therefore causing unnecessary delays) it was 4:30pm and the viewing platform was in shade making it hard to see the turtles under the water. They did however pop the noses out of the water and there were so many! They come right up to the platform and make themselves known. Fascinating to see so many of them in their natural habitat. If you do want to get some great pics I suggest a morning visit rather than late afternoon so the skies reflection isn’t obvious on the...

The lake itself is not one of the most attractive lakes on fraser but its pleasent to be in amongest the huge rainforest trees. There are frendly turtles that come up to the viewing platform. The 4wdrive track in and out is challenging, lots of deep cuttings that are tight. A few bogholes and tree roots keep you on the lookout. Knifeblade sandblow on the northern rd in is the largest sandblow on the island and is...

Ok. Very different from the other lakes but not many turtles there when we went. I have heard it is more impressive with lots of turtles at other times. Make sure you time your visit so.you can still drove homw via the beach and get across eli creek. If youmistime that you havr to drive a couple of hours on the inland track out of there which is quite secluded and...