# SS Maheno Wreck

> The rusting hull of a former hospital ship, driven ashore in a cyclone in 1935 while under tow and now sinking into the sand of 75 Mile Beach.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-maheno-wreck/

The rusting hull of a former hospital ship, driven ashore in a cyclone in 1935 while under tow and now sinking into the sand of 75 Mile Beach. Photograph it from the sand; the structure is unsafe to climb.

- **Nearest town:** K’gari (Fraser Island), Queensland
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -25.2670, 153.2382

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [K’gari and the Fraser Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-kgari-fraser-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Eli Creek](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-eli-creek/) – 4 km
- [Lake Wabby](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-wabby/) – 24 km
- [Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-mckenzie/) – 27 km
- [Indian Head](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-indian-head/) – 31 km

## FAQs

### Where is SS Maheno Wreck?

SS Maheno Wreck is in K’gari (Fraser Island), Queensland, at GPS -25.2670, 153.2382.

### Which road trips pass SS Maheno Wreck?

SS Maheno Wreck is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: K’gari and the Fraser Coast.

### What is there to see near SS Maheno Wreck?

Places worth a stop nearby: Eli Creek (4 km), Lake Wabby (24 km), Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) (27 km) and Indian Head (31 km).

### When is the best time to visit SS Maheno Wreck?

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [K’gari (Fraser Island)](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-kgari-fraser-island-np/)