Rainbow to Noosa via beach
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 17:55
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philthy50
I did try and search this but I must be trying the wrong keywords.
We were hoping to take advantage of the cheap fuel prices and take the Triton up to Fraser Island and do the
Rainbow Beach to Noosa beach run on the way back.
I'm assuming that the Triton with AT tyres suitably deflated should be okay for sand use? Yes/No Best buy a compressor as
well I guess.
I've seen some of the carnage that can occur at the
Rainbow end when the weather is poor. Are there times of the year to avoid, is getting past the rocks at RB the only
hazard, am I nuts for doing this solo, one day or two?
Any suggestions welcome.
Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 18:02
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 18:02
15,000 + people camped on
the beach at this time of year = a place to avoid.
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Reply By: Member - Stuart W (NSW) - Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 18:03
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 18:03
There has been a lot of carnage around the rocks at the
Rainbow beach end. I went from Noosa to
Rainbow in October and took the inland track which bypasses the rocks. 20 ks of bumps will bring you to the main road about 10 mins from
Rainbow. As for
the beach it was no harder than Fraser and yes you should buy a compressor I will upgrade my $100 one since that trip.
Stuart.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 18:16
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 18:16
Hi
Your AT tyres will give no problem at all. Like above, you can detour the rocks at
Rainbow Beach. While you are driving on
the beach and the hard packed sand, it is like driving on the black stuff. Approach and
water run off with caution, as quite often there can be a large lip, which if hit at speed will cause all sorts of trouble. The tracks inland on Fraser will require lower pressures and you should have no problem proving you do the right thing.
Seasons Greetings
Stephen
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Reply By: philthy50 - Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 19:34
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 19:34
Thanks for all that. Is the track past the rocks fairly easy to find if you come from Noosa end?
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Follow Up By: Member - Stuart W (NSW) - Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 19:46
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 19:46
yes
well signposted.We had no trouble finding it.
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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 22:03
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 at 22:03
The track is at freshwater
camping ground,
well signposted
Shane
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Follow Up By: The Esplanade - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:13
Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:13
Just remember that this track can get very busy. Especially if it is high tide. It is the only way around from
Rainbow to Noosa side of
Double Island point.
I have met many a maniac on this track trying to impress his mates. Generally have been
young guys coming/going for a surf. Even met a few dirt bikes out of control.
Just keep a
lookout on tight corners.
Regards
A
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