Closer of sandy cape at fraser Island

Mrs Greg S. Just read your post and it raises some questions. We are doing a big trip from W.A. thru Alice and coming out near bundaburg and are trying to decide if Fraser is still worth a visit. We have seen plenty of magnificent pictures and heard many great stories about the place but are concerned about the number of people, state of the island etc,etc. We like quiet camping and hassle free holidays (is there such a thing!). Should we spend our limited time exploring the mainland coast and leave the island to the masses. We live in a coastal town so beaches etc are nice but not essential. Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Craig

Briggzee,
Fraser is always worth a visit in my books - especially the distance you're traveling... I guess I've just witnessed a lot of changes over the years, but its truly a spectacular place. Obviously school hols are busy, however if you can avoid this time, you'll have more of it to yourself. You'll find the northern section - between Waddy Point and the Cape are less populated, good camping spots on either side of the entry into Ocean Lake - 4WD hire companies generally don't allow their vehicles beyond Champagne Pools as such. Have a look at a map if you have one so ascertain where I mean. There is a couple of 4WD groups who go over voluntarily for a clean up run, so I'm sure you'll find the island in much better condition than at Xmas (obvious busy time). We find leaving from Inskip Point less stress on your gear especially if you have a camper trailer as its all beach travel, however leaving from River Heads across to Urang Creek will allow you to cross thru the island thru the rainforest areas to the eastern side, coming out at Eurong. The tracks at times are very good - depends on when they've been graded. The beaches are amazing - usually a feed of fish can be caught. There's lots to see, so allow yourself min of 5-6 days for a reasonable look round - longer if time allows to really appreciate its beauty. You could do a day trip via Hervey Bay, however these tend to be very rushed and only go to the hotspots in the time they have. My post wasn't to put people off - it's just me having a whinge on the changes that have taken place - more to the detriment of the island than anything. Articles on further closures seem an extreme but 'easy' solution to combat the lack of management that's going on over there. There's so much to see over there it seems a damn shame to wrap it up in cotton wool and preserve it for no one to enjoy. There has to be a happy medium found. Anyway - if you want more info we'll post what we can on here... Enjoy your trip...

Mrs Greg S.

Mrs Greg S, Thanks for your reply. It looks as though the on again, off again Fraser trip is back on. Much appreciated.
Craig