Fraser Island’s Indian Head
This area was named by Captain James Cook on his disastrous journey up the Queensland coastline. Cook must have been in a happier mood this day than when he named Cape Tribulation, Black Mountain, Mount Sorrow or Cape Disappointment! He eventually ran aground in North Queensland as he hit the Great Barrier Reef trying to pass on the inside of it. Hence the nasty, negative names mentioned above. Cape Tribulation is where he made a note in his journal that ‘this is where my tribulations began.’
As the Endeavour travelled past Fraser Island (which at this stage was still believed to be part of the Australian mainland) he noticed a group of Aboriginals standing on the headland. It was at this stage that he called the point ‘Indian Head’ after the group of natives resting on the rocky outcrop. It is one of only 3 sections of rock on the entirety of Fraser Island.
Looking South at Indian Head