From there, Prince Harry and Meghan will travel to the beach to learn about the history of the island's logging trade, as well as its use as a training base for the Australian Z Special Unit during World War II.

Logging was undertaken on Fraser Island, which is known as K'gari in the Butchulla language, from 1863 to 1991 and timber from its satinay trees was used to build the London docks in the 1930s.

Their royal highnesses will then travel to Kingfisher Bay by boat, where the visit will conclude with a walk along the picturesque Kingfisher Bay Jetty.

The next day, the Duke and Duchess will leave Australia and travel by charter flight to Fiji's capital of Suva, to continue their 16-day tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.

Prince Harry will be following in his father's footsteps, as Prince Charles visited Fraser Island when he came to Queensland in 1994.

More recently, Prince Charles, the future king of England, was in Queensland to open the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and travelled to Bundaberg to unveil commemorative plaques to celebrate Fraser Island and the Bulburin National Park being added to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy program.

Ms Palaszczuk said in the language of the Butchulla people, K'gari meant "paradise".

"It is something all Queenslanders have long known, and next week's visit means more people around the world will learn this as well," she said.

"Throughout their visit to K'gari, Harry and Meghan will be accompanied by rangers from the traditional owners who will share with them the island's history, ecology and culture."

Last week, Ms Palaszczuk called for suggestions of presents she could give the royal couple, who announced they were expecting their first child.