Fraser Island

that's a shame to hear what you say about Dundaburra, we were thinking of either there or Cathedral in September and liked the idea of the 9pm curgfew as we've got young kids.

Check out post 24944. There may have been some "action" by Rangers there to curb the late night noise. If so it will be a good thing. I wrote a letter after my last visit there, and with others complaining as well it may be that the Ragners have come out of the comfort of their tin shed to do a bit of "rangering".

Jack

Beatit
Would you still recommend taking a tinnie despite limited launching opportunities?

G'day Mikey,

It would depend on your plans. My first reponse would be to say no, but if your into fishing and find the time then going to the west coast could make it worth it. If this is your first visit and you goal is to see a bit of the island I wouldn't bother with the tinnie. There is a heap of stuff to see and fishing the beach isn't so bad either.

For my money it would really depend on you set up. If you can easily load and unload your tinnie and it doesn't get in the way when not in use then take the chance and take it.

Tend to take mine, see

!MPG:7!

Kind regards

Hi John,

I must be the only person in Brisbane who has not been to fraser, I tend to go to Moreton. But will be there for the Sept School Hol's.

I will be taking the 3 brats, with my girlfriend who will take her 2. She suggests we stay on the beach near Eli Creek & happy valley, but Im concerned about the wind and how my 7 yo will handle the dingo's. You Suggest up past Waddy is great, and so too does a friend of mine. However, I have been told september is when all the professional fisherman are all booked up there?

I just want to have a relaxing 5 nights in the tent on the beach, with drinking water not too far away and showers etc close by.

Oh, by the way can anyone tell me what the new beach camping area at Waddy is like? Our kids are aged 12, 12, 11, 10 and 7.

cheers...

The "new beach camping area" has been there for a few years now :-)
That's the area near where all the professionals set up camp so can be crowed. Also not camper trailer friendly but OK for tent.
I go a bit further up, about another 4-5 ks, just before the Ocean Lake track. Quite a few good spots in the dunes there. There are toilets at Ocean Lake but no showers. You can swim in the fresh water lake but soaps etc are banned. Good enough to rinse the salt off before bed.
Hot showers a available to all at the Waddy Point camp ground, coin operated type.

The beach near Eli or Happy valley will be like the South East Freeway in the school holidays. You'll be amazed that there are so many 4WD's on the planet!!! Not a kid friendly area in my opinion, and yes the wind can be a pain. Prevailing weather is South Easterly and the beach faces that way. Above Waddy it's a bit more sheltered. Also slightly less traffic, but be careful, it's still very busy.

As far as Dingos go, just take heed of the instructions the Rangers will give you when you pike up your permits. Most of the problem dogs have been culled. Last time I went only saw one in a week.

Fraser is a great place and that time of year the weather is fantastic, but if you want solitude then the holidays are the wrong time to go.

Thanks John,

So appreciate you taking the time to give me this advice.

YOur suggestion to go up further than Waddy is something I would rather do, but I dont mind being near the restaurants of happy valley should it be raining and I cant be bothered cooking.

Ill talk to my friend and suggest this option to her, as it sounds perfect.

Not really interested in having to cross the sth eastern freeway everytime we go down to the beach to paddle, that is certainly not a nice holiday.

thanks again.