{"id":1674,"date":"2017-12-01T15:28:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T05:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2020-08-08T10:21:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T00:21:15","slug":"cool-off-at-the-enchanting-eli-creek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/cool-off-at-the-enchanting-eli-creek\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Off at the Enchanting Eli Creek"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-2279\" class=\"post-2279 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fascinating-fraser-island\">\n<div class=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Visitors to Fraser Island often favour the island\u2019s network of freshwater lakes, stunning beaches and fizzing recreational pools when they want to take a dip or explore the exceptional bodies of water found in this World Heritage-listed paradise. We know this because as the leading tour operator on Fraser Island, we at Drop Bear Adventures have accompanied and toured a great host of travellers around the island.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, we also know that these spots aren\u2019t the only ones that have captured the interest of many of our water adventurers and lovers. There\u2019s still one more area that promises to captivate travellers\u2014and it\u2019s none other than the enchanting Eli Creek. Find out what makes Eli Creek a must-visit spot in this article.<\/p>\n<h3>A Creek Streaming with Charm<\/h3>\n<p>Of all the creeks and streams on Fraser Island, the Eli Creek is by far the most popular and a sure stand-out. According to\u00a0TourFraserIsland.com.au, \u201cEli Creek lies on the eastern side of Fraser\u201d and is known as the largest freshwater creek in the island. It is located along Seventy Five Mile Beach, a short distance to other famous spots on Fraser, like the Maheno Shipwreck.<\/p>\n<p>Eli Creek is no doubt an area that showcases the amazing wonders of nature. A regular visit point for tours on the island, Eli Creek, says <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fishingmonthly.com.au\/Articles\/Display\/14114-The-other-Eli-Creek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phil James of Fishing Monthly Group<\/a>, is a \u201cdelightful little stream that carries crystal clear water from a spring in the water table to the ocean beach, and continues to be a delight to all who come.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Why Visit Eli Creek<\/h3>\n<p>Our team at Drop Bear Adventures believe that a trip to Fraser Island wouldn\u2019t be complete without stopping by Eli Creek. Its magnificent views, natural attractions and wonders promise to tickle the fancy of nature lovers. Nevertheless, we\u2019ll let you be the judge of that. Here, we offer a couple of reasons why it\u2019s worth taking a trek or drive to Eli Creek:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>One of the world\u2019s purest water flows through the creek<\/strong> \u2013 As featured on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qldtravel.com.au\/fraser-island\/eli-creek.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Queensland Travel<\/a>, \u201cthe water in the creek is absolutely pure and up to 80 million litres of water a day flow from this natural aquifer into the sea.\u201d Its waters are considered one of the world\u2019s purest, taking over 100 years to get filtered through the sand. It\u2019s so pure, in fact, that Eli Creek is the major source of drinking water for those who are enjoying Fraser Island camping around the area.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>It has rich historical significance<\/strong> \u2013 Not all places on Fraser Island is blessed, like Eli Creek, to have witnessed the colourful history of the island and its natives. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tourfraser.com.au\/fraser-island\/fraser-island-eli-creek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TourFraser.com.au<\/a>, \u201cEli Creek is highly significant to the Aboriginal Butchulla people. In Aboriginal mythology, Eli Creek flows from Fraser Island across to the Hervey Bay mainland.\u201d It once served as a gathering or meeting place, as well as the place where the natives baptised their infants.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>The place is home to precious wildlife<\/strong> \u2013 Eli Creek also houses unique and varied wildlife, from eels and frogs, rock flagtail, kingfishers, to Australia\u2019s native wild dogs or dingoes. To preserve the beauty of the place and the various species that inhabit it, \u201cEli Creek, like other island streams, is a totally protected sanctuary for all life forms\u201d according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fishingmonthly.com.au\/Articles\/Display\/14114-The-other-Eli-Creek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fishing Monthly Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>It\u2019s a great swimming spot<\/strong> \u2013 Aside from Lake McKenzie or the Champagne Pools, swimmers can also enjoy some good time here at Eli Creek. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.queenslandholidays.com.au\/things-to-see-and-do\/eli-creek\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Queensland Holidays<\/a> says, \u201cSwimming or floating down the swiftly flowing creek from the bridge at the far end of the boardwalk is an invigorating experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Who can resist the enchanting Eli Creek? Certainly not us! We invite you to come, book one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\">Fraser Island Tours<\/a> at Dropbear Adventures today and see for yourself another amazing site at Fraser Island.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visitors to Fraser Island often favour the island\u2019s network of freshwater lakes, stunning beaches and fizzing recreational pools when they want to take a dip or explore the exceptional bodies of water found in this World Heritage-listed paradise. 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