Any must see places heading towards Fraser Island from Melbourne?

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 14:07

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Phil P

Hi all,

I'm planning a trip to Fraser in Sept/Oct 2016, leaving from Melbourne. Just after any suggestions on any must see places to or from Fraser from Melbourne. I have a very capable 4wd that is setup up for remote touring.

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Reply By: Member - John - Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 14:59

Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 14:59

Phil, which way do you plan to go to get to Fraser? Will make a difference to how people reply and also how long have you got to get to Fraser? Cheers.

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Follow Up By: Phil P - Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 16:45

Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 16:45

21 day trip - direction depends on what's interesting along the way.

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Reply By: Member - John - Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 18:22

Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 18:22

Phil, for the limited time you have, two/three days Melbourne to Hervey Bay/Rainbow Beach, then the rest of the time on Fraser........... two/three days home. Have a great trip.

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Follow Up By: wholehog - Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 22:03

Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015 at 22:03

Exactly. Enjoy the highways up and back.

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Reply By: Member - Chippie - Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 08:00

Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 08:00

Hi PHIL

A couple of days between Noosa (Tewantin)and Rainbow is worth a look, I preferred this area than Fraser, it's a lot quieter
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Reply By: Phil P - Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 13:53

Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 13:53

This is what I have come up with so far, any comments or suggestions? This will be a "boys" trip, which has become an annual event where we (3 4wd's) take a few friends that don't normally camp or have 4wd's out to see a few different parts of Australia.

Melbourne to Mittagong (Wombeyan Caves)
Yerranderie, Jenolan Caves
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Tewanton
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
Fraser Island
Fraser Island
Fraser Island
Fraser Island
Fraser Island
Fraser Island
Harvey Bay
Parkes - Radio Telescope ('The Dish")
?
?
Melbourne

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Follow Up By: rumpig - Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 17:48

Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 17:48

Personally I'd use the time you've set aside at Rainbow Beach and use it to explore Fraser Island better. Rainbow consists of a small township and beach just the same as you'll experience on Fraser Island...a nice enough place, but the 2 days will be better spent on Fraser IMHO

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