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Fraser Island Guide on Windows Pc

Developed By: University of the Sunshine Coast

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 14 votes

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.2.8
Size	6.1 MB
Release Date	August 28, 20
Category	Education Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]
What's New: New mobile platform, speed improvements. [see more]
Description from Developer: Provided by University of the Sunshine Coast, this free APP is the ideal online and offline guide for students, researchers and visitors to explore, learn and connect with the univ... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Fraser Island Guide and install on Windows PC. Fraser Island Guide is free Education app, developed by University of the Sunshine Coast. Latest version of Fraser Island Guide is 1.2.8, was released on 2020-08-28 (updated on 2023-12-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Fraser Island Guide is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 14 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 13 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Fraser Island Guide on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Fraser Island Guide on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Fraser Island Guide on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Fraser Island Guide using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Fraser Island Guide" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Fraser Island Guide on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Fraser Island Guide" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.2.8.

Download Fraser Island Guide 1.2.8 on Windows PC – 6.1 MB

Provided by University of the Sunshine Coast, this free APP is the ideal online and offline guide for students, researchers and visitors to explore, learn and connect with the universal values of K’gari-Fraser Island.

The Island is a complex ecosystem of lakes, forests and sand formations, with long uninterrupted sweeps of ocean beach, cliffs of coloured sand, spectacular dunes, tall rainforests growing on sand and half of the world's perched lakes.
Learn how wind, sand, water and plants work together in an endless cycle to create this unique island.
Select from a range of self-guided walk and drive itineraries to explore many of these outstanding natural wonders.
Use the app to help identify and find out more about the Island’s birds, plants and wildlife, including rare and significant species that have adapted to its unique ecosystems.
Understand how fragile and important this World Heritage icon is, and how to play a part in caring for it.

Download before travelling to the Island to plan your trip and for offline access to:

Explore:
• Walks and drives
• Points of interest
• Off-line maps
• Advice on what to take
• Barge and travel advice
• Tide times and track conditions
• Sand driving advice
• Dingo safety advice
• Facilities and camping grounds

Learn about:
• World Heritage values
• Freshwater lakes and creeks
• Birds and wildlife
• Forests and vegetation
• Sand dunes and coloured cliffs
• Island history and culture
• Links to decades of the USC Fraser Island Research Archive, an impressive collection of photographs, correspondence, manuscripts, oral histories, records and research on the Island.
• Threats past and present

Connect:
• Connect with organisations dedicated to helping preserve the Island and its environmental heritage.
• Discover how you can engage with the Island’s environment through Citizen science. Help expand the knowledge of its natural values to ensure they are understood and protected.

Connectivity
There is limited connectivity on the island and many locations may have weak or no cellular signal. Download the App before travel to the Island for off-line access to maps, detailed itineraries and points of interest, educational information and travel and safety advice. This App requires a connection to either a Wi-Fi or cellular data network in order access the most up-to-date information.

New mobile platform, speed improvements.

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to request installing packages.