K'gari (Fraser Island): Australia's Living Treasure

Editor's Take

Off the Queensland coast lies the largest sand island on Earth, and this film asks how a landmass built almost entirely of sand can sustain rainforest, freshwater lakes, and varied wildlife. It treats the island as a puzzle of unlikely abundance, tracing the mechanisms that keep so fragile a system functioning. The register is exploratory, more curious about how the place works than content simply to display it.

This 4K documentary explores K'gari, formerly Fraser Island, off the coast of Queensland, the largest sand island on Earth. Despite being built almost entirely of sand, it supports lush rainforest, freshwater lakes, and a surprising diversity of wildlife. The film reveals how this fragile natural wonderland works and the creatures that call it home. Vivid and immersive, it is a striking portrait of an Australian treasure. Free to stream in 4K on Dr Documentary.

Courtesy of Wildlife and Natural History on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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