Fraser Island, Ocean Lakes camping October.

Was @ Ocean Lakes in January ,Plenty of soft sand ,I Had Tyres @ 21 pressure no worries.Also went right up to Waddy Point on the way back South The track over sand hills Ok ,But Beach Closed back to Champagne .
Track S.24.57.940 E:153.20.816

Hi Mulisha....
Fraser Island is a paradise!! We have camped there in October and it is a great time of year!
As with any sand driving, tyre pressures are the key. I run our tyres, GQ Patrol and Cavalier camper trailer, all at 18 psi and haven't had any problems so far. We were there in January and the sand was very very soft, so momentum is important. If you feel like the truck is starting to bog, stop! Select reverse and back up a bit then get a bit more momentum and you should be ok. Indian Head is a very soft track, again keep the momentum up and you will be ok.

Other things to be aware of ....... have all your recovery gear, snatch strap, rated shackles and dampener for the strap..... most important bit of recovery kit is a shovel!
Read the Parks and Wildlife Info brochures and stick to them! Not only for your own good, but everyone elses as well. Don't pet/feed/play with the dingoes, don't leave rubbish or food around your camp, it isn't just the dingoes that nick your food or rubbish, there are other critters that do as well.

And remember the Eastern Beach is a gazetted road, as are a lot of the inland tracks, no speeding, no drink driving etc.... there are police over there.

You will have a great time there, it is a brilliant place to visit.

Cheers

Brian

There was a post on here recently that said diesal is no longer available at cathedral beach camping area ,can anyone confim.thankyou.I only mention this as mulisha is unfamiliar to fraser and may not be aware how much fuel he could use in soft sand.

Mulisha
Have a look at our Trek notes and Road Conditions Reports for Fraser http://www.exploroz.com/Roads/QLD.asp#QldCoast
and say gidday to Kosta on the Manta Ray from ExplorOz.
Plenty of info on the site and feel free to add your feedback on conditions whenyou return.

cheers Kerry W

As long as you are going outside school holidays, there should be plenty of space at Ocean Lake.
Just make sure you follow the advice (to the letter!) from the rangers about dingos. The fines are heavy and could ruin your trip.

Steve

Hi Mulisha
We were there for new years eve, loved it big time and will be back there one day.
Just look out for blue bottles on the beach, remember the surf can be loud so kids and fishermen/women may not hear cars coming,itt's a great place you'll love it.
Cheers Steve.

Thanks very much to everyone who has posted.
I will take all your advice on board and hopefully have some pictures later on in the year.
Thanks Again.
Cheers
Lee