{"id":1306,"date":"2015-10-23T14:46:06","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T04:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2020-08-10T08:59:03","modified_gmt":"2020-08-09T22:59:03","slug":"indian-head-on-glorious-fraser-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/indian-head-on-glorious-fraser-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Head on glorious Fraser Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Head is one of the sites you will get to explore when you join in one of our island tours here at Dropbear Adventures. Located on the eastern part of Fraser Island, at one end of the stunning Seventy Five Mile Beach, Indian Head is definitely a photographer\u2019s delight as it offers a panoramic vista of the surrounding beaches. This coastal headland also carries a rich history which explains why it is one of Fraser Island\u2019s iconic landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know what we\u2019re talking about? Read on as we time travel back to the past and give you hints on what you could expect from this natural jewel.<\/p>\n<h3>The Beginnings<\/h3>\n<p>Fraser Island may not have come to exist without Indian Head \u2013yes, you read that right. Because of Indian Head and other volcanic rock structures, including Waddy Point and Middle Rocks, Fraser Island developed over time into what it is today. As featured in a <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_Head_(Fraser_Island)\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wikipedia<\/a> article, \u201cThe outcrop consists of rhyolite that was originally created by volcanic activity about 50 to 80 million years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Story Behind the Name<\/h3>\n<p>You might ask, \u201cWhere did Indian Head get its name? Are there many Indian heads on Fraser Island?\u201d Well, there\u2019s always a story behind a person\u2019s or a place\u2019s name, and Indian Head is no exception. One story says Indian Head was named as such because it\u2019s shaped like a Native American Indian chief\u2019s headdress when you drive up the Eastern beach. However believable it may seem, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/files\/8106\/8106-h\/8106-h.htm\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">historical evidence<\/a> proves that the site actually got its name from Captain James Cook.<\/p>\n<p>Known to the Aboriginals as \u201cTuckee\u201d, Indian Head was named by Captain James Cook after the inhabitants of the island. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fraserisland.net\/fraser-island-history.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FraserIsland.net<\/a>, \u201cCaptain Cook first sighted the Fraser Island Butchulla people during 1770 and named Indian Head on the eastern beach after them.\u201d The term \u201cIndian\u201d apparently meant an island\u2019s natives centuries ago.<\/p>\n<h3>Activities on Indian Head<\/h3>\n<p>Because of its amazing location, Indian Head allows visitors to take a peek into the rich marine life of Fraser Island. According to Phil James of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fishingmonthly.com.au\/Articles\/Display\/11180-Indian-Head-Frasers-Chief-location\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FishingMonthly.com.au<\/a>, winter is the best time to visit if you want to spot \u201chuge schools of tailor arriving for spawning and as well as sharks, rays, turtles and dolphins.\u201d Humpback whales also pass by and can be sighted during whale season.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go fishing, Indian Head is also the best spot for this activity. October and into November are the ideal months to prepare your fishing rods and baits as these months offer quality catches for anglers. August and September, on the other hand, protects these fish with an imposed fishing ban. When fishing remember to wear appropriate clothing and quality footwear as the rocks can be very slippery.<\/p>\n<p>However breathtaking this spot can be, it\u2019s only possible to relish them throughout the day since camping is prohibited on Indian Head. But you can always set up base elsewhere as \u201cAlternative camping is available at Dundubara and Waddy Point campgrounds\u201d according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boxatrix.com\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boxatrix<\/a>. So make sure you can take in as many spectacular sights as you can when you visit Indian Head.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Next?<\/h3>\n<p>Indian Head is accessible via 4WD, which means you can easily get to other spots on the island once you\u2019ve decided you\u2019ve had enough Fraser Island fishing for the day. You can head on to the Champagne Pools and experience nature\u2019s Jacuzzi via a short boardwalk from Indian Head.<\/p>\n<p>At Dropbear Adventures, it\u2019s always a pleasure for us to introduce visitors to the scenic sites in Fraser Island, including the incredible Indian Head. Call us today and let us tailor a memorable adventure for you on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/\">Fraser Island Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Head is one of the sites you will get to explore when you join in one of our island tours here at Dropbear Adventures. 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