Eli Creek
Fraser Island, Australia
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- Creek in Australia
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Can you swim in Eli Creek?
Eli Creek is a popular picnic and swimming spot, with a boardwalk that follows the creek inland through banksia and pandanus. Swimming or floating down the swiftly flowing creek from the bridge at the far end of the boardwalk is an invigorating experience.
What is the history of Eli Creek?
For the local Butchulla people, the Creek is an extremely significant landmark. Aboriginal mythology had it that from Fraser Island, Eli Creek flows to the Hervey Bay mainland. This Creek was once the meeting spot for the locals as the children of Aboriginal women were baptised here.
How much water flows out of Eli Creek?
Eli Creek is the largest creek on the eastern side of the island with a flow of 80 million litres of water a day.
Can you drink from Eli Creek?
The soft, fine sand filters the rainwater that accumulates in the lake, leaving incredibly pure and crystal-clear freshwater behind. Eli Creek is so clean that you can drink the water right from the source. Fill up your water bottles here and enjoy a nice long drink of K'gari's purest water.