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K'gari (Fraser Coast)

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​K'gari is in south eastern Queensland and is part of the Fraser Coast region. ​K'gari includes K'gari Island (Fraser Island) itself and the surrounding waters and part of the mainland.

Find out more: Welcome to Butchulla Country | BNTAC

​K'gari is in south eastern Queensland and is part of the Fraser Coast region. ​K'gari includes K'gari Island (Fraser Island) itself and the surrounding waters and part of the mainland.

Find out more: Welcome to Butchulla Country | BNTAC

Languages

Butchulla/Badjala

English is also spoken.

Population

1,793

2021 ABS Census

Stories from K'gari

Indigenous science students learning journey by Ann-Maree Long

The world is your oyster – expedition of a lifetime

13 December 2024

Anne-Maree Long, a proud Badjala, Woopaburra and Torres Strait Islander woman shares her experience on a ‘Fire to Flood; expedition research vessel mentoring a group of young Indigenous future scientists.

Reclaiming K’gari

18 July 2023

On 7 June 2023, the island formerly known as Fraser Island reclaimed the name used by its Traditional Owners: K’gari. Butchulla Elders say there are generally two accepted pronunciations: ‘GUR-rie’ and ‘Gurri’ (the K is silent).