Fraser Island and Caravan

Hi,
without knowing the size of the van or type of towing veicle the question is a little hard to answer.I have towed quite a heavy off road camper trailer with a diesel 4Runner and a friend a Jayco Eagle with a petrol Patrol.You could certainly go up the eastern beach at low tide up as far as Waddy Point which is about as far North you would want to camp anyway.When the Toyota Fishing Classic is on in May,there are
huge boats and vans towed up the beach from the barge at Inskip Point.The only soft patches are where the barge leaves and arrives.I have no experience in comming over from the Hervey Bay side but not a lot of people camp on that side anyway especially in the warmer months.
Once on the beach access to good camping spots above the high water mark should not be a problem.Inland camping spots would definately be more difficult to get to especially with the tourist busses on some of the narrow tracks..Any how if your veichle can tow your van over a bit of soft sand go for it ..best to go when Qld School Holidays are NOT on..Regards Greg G

Hi Thomas Buy yourself a Hema Map of Fraser. National Parks give you a little pack when you buy your permit for access and camping however the map is a bit sketchy..Have a great time Regards Greg g

I would add that it is very important for you to deflate both the cars and vans tyres so you can get some flotation especially in the softer bits. Watch out for the wash aways on the beach. It'd be interesting to say the least to watch a van being bounced through these at speed!!!!!

Mate, I have an 80 LC and tow a 20 foot van and I have towed it over many thousands of Ks. I would not even dream of taking it to Fraser. I would leave it at Hervey Bay and camp on the Island. If you decide to go, I suggest that you do some research including the Qld Parks Dept etc. Post a message on this forum after your trip to let us all know how it goes.

Hi Threisinger I just got back from Fraser Is and I would not like to tow a 18 foot van along the track from the east beach to Waddy point. Do yourself and the van a favour leave it at home and hire a camper.


Regards geoff

I agree with those who say leave the van on the mainland. Having seen solo vehicles stuck in the sand I wouldn't even consider taking my 16ft van. I have a good quality tent and camping gear for off road work. Enjoy your trip!!

having been to fraser several times ...i have seen 21 foot boats and vans towed from inskip to waddy piont and back good running along the eastern beach...... at low tide is the only time to go though...the hardest part will be the hill at indian head...stay away from the inland tracks backpackers in hire 4wd drive like rats and have no regards for the need of someone whos towing.......my advice is to leave the van on the mainland and take a tent this way you can see all of fraser its a beaut spot ....give the holidays a miss though it will seem like the big smoke with all the traffic if you go then