Dingoes have been living in Fraser Island for thousands of years, being well documented by Indigenous communities for generations. And while these aren’t the Queensland animals to get cuddly with, you’re guaranteed to spot them from a distance on the beaches of Fraser Island as the sun begins to set.
Fraser Island dingoes are protected. Due to the remoteness of the island, they have the ability to become the purest strain of dingo on the eastern seaboard, as domestic dogs are banned. Just like us, they love to travel, swim, and spend a lot of time on the beach; often walking up to 40 kilometeres a day. Adult dingoes may sound fierce, but they’re about the size of a medium dog: standing around 60cm high, 1.2m long and have an average weight of around 18kg. Unlike domestic dogs, dingoes don’t bark but howl like wolves. Dingoes are most active at dawn and dusk, when they hunt for food alone or in small packs. While they’re pretty cute and might resemble your dog, remember that these wild animals are unpredictable and shouldn’t be approached. But if you want to see them up close, head to Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary in Maryborough.
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