Hook Pt - Fraser Is

G'day Al,

Was there at Easter, it was OK then. But it is Hook Point - narrow at the best of times. Had to weave amounst some fallen timber closer to the barge. Can't remember the exact timing to low but I think it was a couple of hours before low. By the way we had a trailer and tinnie on top - so I guess no problems for those just in their 4by.

Kind regards

al, was there 2 weeks ago. with no wind surge 2-3 hours either side of low. as said you may have to weave around a few trees and get wheels wet if you'r past 2 hour
regards peter

Hi diesAL
I agree with beatit,just use your head and dont take any silly risks and try to hit inskip point at low tide and all should be sweet. Note the section of sand leading up to the boards for the high tide road is very soft so if the tide is to high for hook point let your tyres down on the barge or before. Have fun and enjoy your trip.

Regards ross

Hi Al:

Just back from Fraser last Friday. 2 hours either side of low tide will get you through OK. We were about 2 1/2 hours and had to battle dead trees and soft sand. While we were there we nad a bit of rain wihich did not dampen our enthusiasm, and packed the sand down pretty well.

Not sure where you are staying, but we were at Dunduberra, and with the closing of camp areas up around Indian Head they all turn up there now. A couple of late night parties, drunk Irish staggering through my (isolated) camp area, another group screaming through the camp with radio blaring, high beam, and lots of noise. And not a ranger in sight. Next trip I think I may opt for the private camp areas further south of Dunduberra at Frasers.

But the island looks good, it is a delight to visit, and even without the normal campfire we had a good time.

Have fun.

Jack

Al,
We were there for the cleanup weekend ANZAC, drove around Hook point 2 hours before low and it was ok, just a bit of dodging, ducking & weaving the timber as others have said.
But if you have any concerns, take the "inland highway".... we drove back to the barge via this road, it has recently been graded and whilst it is far from an ideal road, it is driveable at about 40-45 k's! Last time I was on it, 40 would have destroyed the front end!!!!!
It is corrugated but not too badly and you can then rejoin 75 Mile Beach at the first cutting which is north of Hook Point.

Enjoy your sta on Fraser, we love the place and I have to say I am jealous you're going.... ;-)

jumping in on this Fraser Island Question can any one tell me if the brown weed that has been there for the last three years has left the beaches yet. Just planning our annual Tailor fishing trip in September and all the boys are wondering if its gone yet.

Hi AL sorry I took so long to get back. Mate I run the Island on 16psi regardless and had no trouble on the inland road at all (adjust speed to conditions) it really wasn't too bad. Watch the back packers mate you will get sick of pulling them out.
have fun

regards ross

Al,
We're going up for the comp and going onto the Island Friday morning. From all the reports I have been able to get it's as has been said on here 2 hours either side of low and you will be fine around Hook Point.
We plan to go on around 9 - 9.30am as low water on Friday is 11.30am so should be OK. Only thing that may cause a bit of concern is the BIG seas that are going to be whipped up by the S/SW that are gonna start blowing in causing 3 metre seas. S'posed to last all this week from the forecast.
I have just spoken to my son in law in Caloundra and he said that the wind has already started to blow there - so there may be a bit of a problem with waves but all in all should be OK.

Have a great trip
Regards,
BigPop
(I never get lost because everyone tells me where to go)