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Sand under the tyres, surf on one side, coloured cliffs on the other, and a speed limit. Spectacular to drive and brilliant for fishing, but the surf and the currents mean you drive it, you don't swim it.\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n Explore with:\u003C/b\u003E Join \u003Ca title=\"Fraser Dingo 4WD Adventures\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-66567ad532c069f756bcafca-fraser-dingo-4wd-adventures\"\u003EFraser Dingo 4WD Adventures\u003C/a\u003E for a 4WD adventure along the coast, with stops to explore some of the island’s best-known sights.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nDriving yourself? You'll need a 4WD and a vehicle access permit from \u003Ca title=\"K'gari, Great Sandy National Park\" aria-label=\"K'gari, Great Sandy National Park\" href=\"https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service\u003C/a\u003E, sorted before you arrive.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESee it from above:\u003C/b\u003E 75 Mile Beach makes a different kind of sense from the air. Take a scenic flight with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6088be268d049e38392fda51-great-ocean-helicopters\" title=\"Great Ocean Helicopters\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Great Ocean Helicopters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Ocean Helicopters\u003C/a\u003E and the whole thing unrolls beneath you: the sand highway running dead straight to the horizon, the coloured cliffs stacked along one edge, the wrecks and the lakes and the green interior nobody sees from the driver's seat.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ELake McKenzie (Boorangoora)\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Swimming, soft white sand and an iconic K’gari beach day.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca title=\"Lake McKenzie\" aria-label=\"Lake McKenzie\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25ff8d5f1565045da30c1-lake-mckenzie\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBoorangoora's\u003C/a\u003E silica sand is so fine it squeaks underfoot and so white it turns the water an unreal blue. Walk in and you can still see your feet at chest depth. Bring your sunglasses; the glare off that sand is no joke.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n Explore with:\u003C/b\u003E Join \u003Ca title=\"K'gari Explorer Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e597b935fbe730dd339-kgari-explorer-tours\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"K'gari Explorer Tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EK'gari Explorer Tours\u003C/a\u003E for a guided island adventure that includes a stop at Lake McKenzie.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EChampagne Pools\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Cooling off in natural rock pools with a wild coastal backdrop.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nEvery wave that breaks over the rocks dumps a fresh load of seawater and bubbles into the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/champagne-pools-kgari\"\u003EChampagne Pools\u003C/a\u003E. Sit in one and you get fizzed at by the Pacific. It's the one saltwater swim on this coast, and the most fun swim on the island.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EExplore with:\u003C/b\u003E See the Champagne Pools as part of a guided K’gari itinerary with \u003Ca title=\"K'gari Salty Safaris\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-631152f30bc86a644f2f9c21-kgari-salty-safaris\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"K'gari Salty Safaris\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EK’gari Salty Safaris\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EEli Creek\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Floating in freshwater and exploring beyond the beach.\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n \u003C/b\u003EJust off 75 Mile Beach, \u003Ca title=\"Eli Creek\" aria-label=\"Eli Creek\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fea2880253d74c48159-eli-creek\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EEli Creek\u003C/a\u003E is K’gari’s largest freshwater creek, with clear, shallow water flowing through the forest before flowing into the ocean. Walk the boardwalk through the paperbarks, then let the gentle current carry you downstream for a refreshing dip.\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n Explore with:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Drop Bear Adventures\" aria-label=\"Drop Bear Adventures\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5dd7494e2075ec5d3ed10a03-drop-bear-adventures\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDrop Bear's K'gari Adventures\u003C/a\u003E on a guided K’gari itinerary that includes Eli Creek.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1652322602":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Stay\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhere to stay on K'gari\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMost people do K'gari as a day trip from Hervey Bay. Stay the night and you get the island at its best: sunrise on the east coast, sunset on the west, and the beaches to yourself between the tour buses leaving and arriving.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2025_FC_Kgari_GreatSandyNationalPark_KingfisherBayResort_SunsetBar_ReubenNutt_156391.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2025_FC_Kgari_GreatSandyNationalPark_KingfisherBayResort_SunsetBar_ReubenNutt_156391.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d29aeeeaaf773ceef97-kingfisher-bay-resort","alt":"Couple enjoying a cocktail at the Sunset Bar at Kingfisher Bay Resort","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/fraser-coast-beaches/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787914850267/2025-fc-kgari-greatsandynationalpark-kingfisherbayresort-sunsetbar-reubennutt-156391.jpeg","uuid":"5bcdc2ce-ed76-462e-bd01-ada6cbea2ad1","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1795188228":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EKingfisher Bay Resort\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Staying on K’gari with the beach and island adventures on your doorstep.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant more time on K’gari? Make the island your base at \u003Ca title=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d29aeeeaaf773ceef97-kingfisher-bay-resort\"\u003EKingfisher Bay Resort\u003C/a\u003E, tucked among the trees on the island’s western side. Spend the day on the beaches, lakes and rainforest tracks, then get back in time for sunset drinks on the jetty. Dingoes on the sand, wallabies on the lawn, and a bed that isn't a swag.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECathedrals on Fraser\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Waking up on the beach side of the island, right by the Coloured Sands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKingfisher sits on the calm western side. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5ee1664711ba17554c2a39e0-cathedrals-on-fraser\" title=\"Cathedrals on Fraser\"\u003ECathedrals on Fraser\u003C/a\u003E puts you on the other one, out on the ocean coast near the Cathedrals themselves, where the cliffs run through every shade of rust, ochre and gold the island can manage. You're a short drive from Eli Creek and the Champagne Pools; the surf is the soundtrack, and the sunrise is worth the alarm. Bring the 4WD; this side of the island earns it.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Camping on K'gari is managed by \u003Ca href=\"https://parks.qld.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Queensland Parks and Forests\" aria-label=\"Queensland Parks and Forests\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service\u003C/a\u003E and campsites need to be booked in advance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1971681215":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"HB\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ETake it easy on Hervey Bay’s beaches\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the mainland, the pace is slower. \u003Ca title=\"Hervey Bay\" aria-label=\"Hervey Bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHervey Bay’s\u003C/a\u003E north-facing shoreline is sheltered by K’gari, creating calm waters and a string of beaches along the Esplanade. From family-friendly foreshore spots to quieter stretches where you can cast a line, there’s a beach for an easy-going day by the bay.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2020_PacificCoastWay_FC_HerveyBay_UranganPier_JackHarlem_142435.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2020_PacificCoastWay_FC_HerveyBay_UranganPier_JackHarlem_142435.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2627daeeeaaf773cf5cf9-urangan-pier","alt":"Sunset at the historic pier on the Great Sandy Strait","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/fraser-coast-beaches/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787914850306/2020-pacificcoastway-fc-herveybay-uranganpier-jackharlem-142435.jpeg","uuid":"e593b84c-34f9-4715-b1c5-de123b89fce7","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1589708472":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EPialba Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Families, playgrounds and an easy day by the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Pialba\" aria-label=\"Pialba\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2604a7b935fbe730dfc88-pialba\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPialba\u003C/a\u003E is one of Hervey Bay’s most family-friendly beaches, with calm water, plenty of foreshore space and attractions close by. Make a day of it with a wander along the esplanade, a dip in the shallows or a few hours at nearby WetSide Water Park.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay: \u003C/b\u003ESet up at \u003Ca title=\"Pialba Beachfront Tourist Park\" aria-label=\"Pialba Beachfront Tourist Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b261de2cbcbe7073adc31b-pialba-beachfront-tourist-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPialba Beachfront Tourist Park\u003C/a\u003E and the whole day gets simpler. Beach at one end, playgrounds at the other, and no drive home when someone falls asleep in the car.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EScarness Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Swimming, a morning coffee and classic Hervey Bay beach vibes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMake a morning of \u003Ca title=\"Scarness\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2604d2cbcbe7073ada544-scarness\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Scarness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScarness Beach\u003C/a\u003E, where calm waters meet a sandy foreshore and the esplanade is right behind you. Start with a wander along the waterfront, then settle in for coffee or breakfast at \u003Ca title=\"Enzo's On The Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b262b72880253d74c4b7fa-enzos-on-the-beach\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Enzo's On The Beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EEnzo’s On The Beach\u003C/a\u003E, right by the sand.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETorquay Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Watersports, beachfront dining and a relaxed afternoon.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Torquay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2604d7b935fbe730dfc9c-torquay\"\u003ETorquay\u003C/a\u003E is another easy-going stretch of the Hervey Bay Esplanade, with calm water and plenty of space to settle in. Grab lunch or a drink at \u003Ca title=\"Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/editor/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/Aquavue%2520Beachfront%2520Bar%2520&%2520Eatery\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery\u003C/a\u003E, where you can dine with the beach right outside and hire watersports equipment for an afternoon on the water.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Torquay Beachfront Tourist Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b261e0aeeeaaf773cf5236-torquay-beachfront-tourist-park\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Torquay Beachfront Tourist Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETorquay Beachfront Tourist Park\u003C/a\u003E, right by the sand.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDundowran Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E A quieter beach day and fishing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHead west along the coast to Dundowran for a more peaceful stretch of sand. It's a popular spot for fishing and a good choice when you want to swap the busier parts of the Esplanade for a quieter seaside escape.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECraignish Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E A peaceful local beach away from the crowds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECraignish is where you go when the plan is no plan. Sand, sea breeze, nobody. That's the whole pitch, and on the right day it's the best one on this list.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EToogoom Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E A laid-back village beach with no agenda.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAround 15 minutes north of Hervey Bay, \u003Ca title=\"Toogoom\" aria-label=\"Toogoom\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e62aeeeaaf773cf09ab-toogoom\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EToogoom\u003C/a\u003E is what the coast looked like before anyone built a resort on it. Calm water, sandy shore, a handful of houses and not much else going on. Come for a swim and a wander, stay because you've stopped checking your phone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EUrangan Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Walking, fishing and the pier.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca title=\"Urangan Pier\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2627daeeeaaf773cf5cf9-urangan-pier\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Urangan Pier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EUrangan Pier\u003C/a\u003E stretches almost a kilometre into the bay, and walking to the end of it and back is one of those simple things that turns into the best hour of the trip. Locals cast a line off the sides, the water goes from green to blue underneath you, and K'gari sits on the horizon the whole way.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C/b\u003E Pull up at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5bfdf69f23b1a4a8364bcb29-salt-cafe-urangan\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Salt Cafe Urangan\" aria-label=\"Salt Cafe Urangan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESalt Cafe Urangan\u003C/a\u003E afterwards, an easy walk-in-off-the-sand spot near the marina end of the bay.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1057263072":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"FAQs\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EFAQs\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/corporate-searchable-assets/trade/itinerary-images/150735-2022_FC_KGari_FraserIsland_KingF-23.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/corporate-searchable-assets/trade/itinerary-images/150735-2022_FC_KGari_FraserIsland_KingF-23.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e597b935fbe730dd339-kgari-explorer-tours","alt":"Couple chatting with a guide at Lake McKenzie on K'gari","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/fraser-coast-beaches/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787914850343/150735-2022-fc-kgari-fraserisland-kingf-23.jpeg","uuid":"e4285db8-a9fa-42f0-8632-99a041906dcd","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lake McKenzie, K'gari, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_165966525":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best beaches on the Fraser Coast?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDepends what you're after. For wild scenery, 75 Mile Beach on K’gari is the one everyone comes for, though you can't swim it. For an actual swim, Hervey Bay's Esplanade beaches are generally calm and sheltered. For the postcard, it's Lake McKenzie.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you swim at Fraser Coast beaches?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHervey Bay's beaches generally offer calm, sheltered conditions for swimming. K’gari's eastern surf beaches have strong currents, heavy surf and marine hazards, so they're not recommended for swimming. For a freshwater swim on K’gari, head to Lake McKenzie or Eli Creek.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDo you need a 4WD for K'gari?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo drive on the island, yes. There's no sealed road on K'gari; the tracks are soft sand and the beach is the highway, so a 2WD will bury itself. You also need a QPWS vehicle access permit, sorted before you go.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou don't need one if you're not driving. Guided 4WD day tours run from Hervey Bay and Kingfisher Bay Resort, and that's how most first-timers do it. Someone else reads the tides and you get the highlights in a day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you visit K'gari beaches from Hervey Bay?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes, and it’s an easy day trip. Ferries run from River Heads, just south of Hervey Bay, with the crossing taking around 50 minutes. SeaLink K’gari (Fraser Island) Ferries and the Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry Service both make the trip, with Kingfisher Bay landing at the resort on the island’s western side.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOnce you’re across, you’ll need a 4WD to reach K’gari’s eastern beaches and most of the island’s inland tracks. For a day trip, booking a guided tour is the easiest option.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is the best way to explore K'gari?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA guided 4WD tour, for most people. Local operators know the tracks, the tides and where the beach is drivable that day, which matters more than it sounds. You get 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie and the Champagne Pools without doing the hard part.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelf-drive is fine if you've driven sand before. You'll need a proper 4WD, a QPWS vehicle access permit, tide times and enough recovery gear to get yourself out. K'gari is not the place to learn.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow long do you need on K'gari?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA day gets you the highlights. Two or three days get you the island. Day tours cover 75 Mile Beach, Lake McKenzie and usually Eli Creek, which is plenty for a first visit. 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