Practical Advise Needed
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 16:33
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Cram
Hi everyone,
I am after some practical advise regarding our forthcoming trip. After travelling around Far North QLD we will be heading to Hervey Bay and staying there a few days prior to heading onto Fraser Island.
My dilema is this. Can we get the stocks we need, food etc at reasonable prices, in Harvey Bay for our 4 days on Fraser Island or is it better to head to Gympie the day before, stay in Gympie the night and then head onto Fraser Island.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you all in advance.
Cram (aka Marc)
Reply By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 16:52
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 16:52
Hi Cram
Hervey Bay has all the super markets you want , and a lot cheaper than city prices,
the area is one of Queenslands BOOM areas, I would suggest to fill up with fuel
and food and alcohol, if you drink that is, because Fraser Island is a lot more
expensive, because of cartage, and they have a captive cliental.
Cheers
Daza
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 17:02
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 17:02
Cram you can
camp on
the beach, if you pay a camping permit, no
toilets or
showers, you have to provide your own, or you can
camp at
Central Station,
further in the island, its run by the National Parks, or another good place is the
Cathederals
Camp Site, it is owned by a private concern, you might have to
book in advance be cause of the approaching school holidays.
BEST OF LUCK YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
Cheers
Daza
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Reply By: DIO - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 17:50
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 17:50
Most people would recommend supporting local businesses where possible. Yes you might have to pay slightly more however if that's a real problem for you, perhaps you should consider staying at
home. Travelling, vanning, camping, backpacking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc etc all come at a cost and it's something that you just have to live with if you chosse that activity. Local businesses support local charities, community groups, fund raising, community activities etc. If you want to go to an area or district and enjoy the hospitality, use their roads,
toilets, parks, water, libraries and other amenities then paying a little more for your supplies is no big deal.
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Follow Up By: Cram - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 17:58
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 17:58
Excuse me but where do you get off on that reply.
I ask a genuine question about the area and I get your judgemental reply that is totally off base.
I know nothing about the area and wanted to find out if it was big centre or a small place.
Let me know where you are because that is one area I will steer clear of if people with your attitudes reside there.
Of course I would imagine that Gympie does not deserve any business from any one.
You really need to have a good look at yourself on that reply. It is inflamatory and down right rude and close to being defamatory.
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Reply By: Member - Robyn J (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 18:38
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 18:38
Cram
You didnt say if you would be towing or not. Leaving from
Hervey Bay most of the barges are reverse on drive off which makes it a bit harder than going on from Inskip where the barges are drive on drive off
well at least it was the last time I went from
Hervey Bay which was many many years ago.
Depending on when you will be there other
places you can
camp with facilities are Dundaburra and
Waddy Point, both NP
camp grounds, but if it is in school holidays I think they are already booked out. You can
check if the area is booked by going on to the web and listing your dates and see if they are available.
If you can spend more than 4 days on the Island I would advise to stay longer.A week is a good time but I have spent 2 weeks there and really enjoyed it although I go for the fishing and relaxation as
well as the Island.
I will be heading there on the 23 June for a week and will be camping on
the beach, more than likely north of Dundaburra, so if on the Island at the same time and you see a white GU with an exploreoz tyre cover or a Trackabout camper with the same, stop and say hello.
Cheers
Jenkie
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Follow Up By: Cram - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 18:41
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 18:41
Thanks for that, I won't be there till later in the year. Thanks for the heads up on the reverse on drive off because I will be towing and if you have ever seen me reverse.....
well say no more.
How long would it take to drive from
Hervey Bay to
Inskip Point?
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Follow Up By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 19:45
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 19:45
The drive from hervey to Inskip is only a few hours from memory, if you are concerned about reversing onto the barge, perhaps have a think about heading around to
Rainbow Beach/
Inskip Point anyway, you can easily distract yourselves around
Rainbow for a few days, the barge is drive on/drive off, and a lot shorter barge trip!
Cheers
Brian
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Reply By: garryk - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 19:02
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 at 19:02
Cram ,
Also be aware that if travelling the inland tracks many are narrow in
places and you will more than likely be expected to do your share of backing up when meeting oncoming traffic on narrow sections.
Grab a good map of the island when in Hervey bay , I think ( cannot find it right now ) the one we got was from Sunmap these will also show and describe camp grounds
and If
camping on western side take a large insect repellant or2
Garry
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Reply By: Member - Brian H (QLD) - Thursday, Jun 14, 2007 at 19:40
Thursday, Jun 14, 2007 at 19:40
Bit sad that one reply you got hopefully is hole is plugged with a bigger rock............
Others will correct me but I was under the impression going around the bottom of Fraser on the beach is closed or is it only proposed??? leaving the inland run (about 20k from memory) before coming back on the beach.
Hervey Bay is a great
spot and you can get all you need there as in Gympie have a great trip.
I also reccommend booking and don't forget the
permits :) which I believe can still be obtained on the barge?
Brian
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