The Pinnacles Coloured Sands

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The Pinnacles Coloured Sands is a striking coastal cliff formation on K'gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland, Australia, known for its layered, multicoloured sand created by natural mineral staining and erosion.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal cliff
geological formation
tourist attraction
accessibleFrom 75 Mile Beach
colorationCause iron oxide
natural mineral staining
vegetation leachates
composedOf clay
iron-rich minerals
sand
silica
continent Australia
country Australia
formationProcess erosion
groundwater percolation
weathering of sand dunes
hasColor brown
cream
multicoloured
orange
pink
red
white
yellow
hasCulturalSignificanceFor Butchulla people
hasFeature exposed dune profile
layered sand strata
steep sand cliffs
heritageStatusContext within K'gari World Heritage Area
isFragile true
locatedIn Fraser Island
Great Sandy National Park
K'gari
linked to: Fraser Island

Queensland
World Heritage-listed K'gari
locatedOn Pacific Ocean coast
east coast of K'gari
managedBy Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
near Indian Head
Maheno Shipwreck
linked to: Maheno shipwreck
partOf Fraser Island dune system
region Fraser Coast Region
state Queensland
subjectTo coastal erosion
tourismActivity guided tours
photography
sightseeing

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Seventy-Five Mile Beach nearby The Pinnacles Coloured Sands