Tick Off These Bucket-List Experiences on the Fraser Coast This Summer

Play beach cricket on a mystical sandbank, visit the untouched side of the world's biggest sand island, swim with majestic manta rays or hook into some of Australia's best game fishing – the Fraser Coast has an awesome array of unique experiences to tick off your bucket list this summer.

From the natural wonders of World Heritage listed Fraser Island to the protected waters of Hervey Bay and the start of the Great Barrier Reef at Lady Elliot which is home to more than 1200 different marine species, this is a destination where holiday memories are treasured for a lifetime.

Here's just a small sample of some bucket-list experiences waiting to be ticked off on your next holiday to the Fraser Coast.

• Play beach cricket or simply kick back and relax on the Pelican Bank, a stunning sand bank situated between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. On low tide a small sand island surrounded by beautiful crystal clear water is revealed. Hard to find except by those in the know, the Pelican Bank offers the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. Splash out on a Fraser Island Safari jet ski tour with Aquavue, visiting the Pelican Bank, Kingfisher Bay Resort and other highlights from $380* per ski seating up to two people, for a 2.5 hour adventure.

• Be one of the few to see the untouched and unique side of the world's largest sand island on a full day Remote Fraser Island tour with Tasman Venture from $150* for adults, $85* for children or $450* for a family of four. This is an opportunity to get away from the crowds and chaos and forget the rigid time tables. With Tasman Venture you can experience the hidden and remote parts of Fraser Island in a comfortable and relaxing way. Guests can experience the Island in all its natural beauty while bush walking, snorkelling, fishing, kayaking and swimming. Highlights include Wathumba Creek with its crystal clear water, Awinya or Bowarrady Creek with their diverse natural beauty and fresh water and nine kilometres of coloured sand.

• Enjoy a two night stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, home of the Manta Ray, from $605*per person twin/triple share including accommodation in an eco-cabin, return scenic flight from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg, full buffet breakfast and dinner daily, glass-bottom boat and guided snorkelling tour, free use of snorkelling gear and a range of free island activities and tours. The offer is valid to March 31 2015 excluding December 16 to January 12. Lady Elliot Island is a nature retreat, true coral cay island and a designated Marine National Park. Visitors can experience one of the most pristine and untouched sections of the Great Barrier Reef with over 1,200 different species of marine life and exceptionally clear water with an average visibility 30 metres, making it a paradise for snorkellers, divers and nature lovers.

For bookings or further information visit http://www.visitfrasercoast.com/summer/deals.