Indian Head (also known as Tukkee) is a coastal headland on the eastern (ocean) side of Fraser Island (also known as K'gari and Gari) off the coast of Queensland, Australia. [1] [2]
The landmark is the most easterly point on the island and a popular tourist destination. [3] Indian Head is located at one end of Seventy Five Mile Beach.[ citation needed]
The outcrop consists of trachyte that was originally formed by volcanic activity 30 million years ago. [4]
The headland was named by Captain Cook when he passed it on the evening of 19 May 1770, noting "...on which a number of Natives were assembled...". [5] The term "Indian" was used at that time for the native people of many lands. The headland is known as Tukkee in the Badtjala language, meaning stone or stone knife. [1]
Climbing Indian Head provides 360° views as well as good wildlife spotting opportunities, such as mantarays, sharks and whales. Camping around the headland is not permitted. [3]
25°00′00″S 153°21′59″E / 25.00000°S 153.36639°E