Need new tyres?
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 20:16
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Hi all,
Am heading to Fraser after
easter break towing a camper trailer. My present tyres are due fairly shortly to be replaced. Should I replace them before I leave, or use the tyres with less tread on? They are still quite roadworthy so perhaps they would be better?
Any other suggestions for having a good time on Fraser would be gratefully received. PS Have 7 nights there at Cathederal beach which I hear is under new ownership.
Thanks for any help.
Greg
Reply By: Xcited - Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 20:31
Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 20:31
Greg,
I would go the new tyres as so far this year we have had some good rain here in
Gladstone and Fraser is just a stone through away. Also I was there after
easter last year for ten days and all the tourist buses had cut up alot of the tracks. Making it a lot of fun for me, but boggy for others.
Hope you enjoy Fraser as much as we did...
Cheers
Brett
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Reply By: Member - Andrew (Bris) - Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 21:25
Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 21:25
Don't know about the tyres but I was up there a week ago - right in the middle of the cyclonic winds and rain. The beaches and tracks were really badly washed away. Take care, The conditions were quite rugged.
Must see spots -
Eli Creek - watch out for the crowds, but still great. We keep the flies we swat and feed the jungle perch from the boardwalk.
Lake McKenzie - beautiful, but crowded as
well.
Lake Birrabeen - just as nice as McKenzie (my opinion), but much quieter.
Wangoolba
Creek boardwalk is closed for renovations and extensions for another couple of months but some people do cross under the fence when there's noone working there (hint hint -try it on a weekend)
Lake Allom - see the turtles.
Indian Head at sunrise - best time to see it.
Happy Valley resort - huge meals and not too expensive.
The old McKenzie Wharf area on the west side of the island.
Sandy Cape Lighthouse - 1.2km walk in 1:9 grade. If you can get there. Be careful of the tides. Ngala Rocks bypass in January was easy, but after the recent bad weather and
Easter crowds it may be a bit nasty.
Regardless of the weather it's still a beautiful place.
Alternatives for camping -
The new
camping area at
central station is handy to the lakes and is really
well set up - highly recommended.
Dundubarra - not bad, but will be better when construction of the new
toilets / showers is finished.
Have a good time.
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