Fraser Island..
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 07:45
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rob w
Hey Everyone,
My Partner and I are thinking of taking the kids up to Fraser for a day trip on the last weekend of the
Easter Holidays , he is a little unsure though of going over alone, we have plenty of experience beach and off road driving so I don't see a problem and I expect that there will be a large number of people there, just the same I'd like to know if anyone else also thinks that this should be done with a group or we are fine to go alone.
Thanks in Advance..
Reply By: chisel - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 08:47
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 08:47
You'll be perfectly fine. The majority of Fraser is easy beach driving. A doddle for someone with experience.
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Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 08:59
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 08:59
But yes it will be busy; VERY, VERY busy! Make sure you get back to the barge in plenty of time as there will be a very,very long queue..
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Reply By: P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 09:07
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 09:07
Everything about Fraser is a bit of a mystery right now... I was supposed to be over there tomorrow and Friday, but the Island is closed. (rescheduled for a fortnight's time).
You may find that the beach has been flattened and rocks become exposed, that won't neccesarily stop you, but will limit your beach travel times.
As for going on your own... you certainly won't be on your own, not over the
Easter period.
Lower your tyre pressures (correctly), drive to the conditions (you said that you have experience), and enjoy yourselves...
Cheers
Dave
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Follow Up By: troopyman - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:09
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:09
Thats right , who knows how fraser will end up after this . My hope is that the trees will be washed from double island/
rainbow beach and i can once again travel from
tewantin to fraser along the beach . I suspect though that there wont be much of a beach anywhere after this .
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Reply By: Member - Porl - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:15
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:15
and whatever you do, don't leave Fraser on
Easter Monday to go
home at least toward
Brisbane, you could walk the whole way faster.
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Reply By: rob w - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:45
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:45
Thanks guys,
I didn't think about the barge, just thought turn up and get on...so thanks for that info...will make sure we are there in good time...as for the trip
home..inland all the way..lol
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:48
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:48
Don't forget to organise your Permit.
This can be done online
Site Link
Pedro
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Reply By: the redbacks - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 19:17
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 at 19:17
may be a good idea to
check DPI first,as
easter is only a few weeks away & i did hear today that Frazer is closed to public for the following month due to "Hamish".
just remember,no fires,no food left unattended,no feeding dingos,no food on lake McKenzie,no drinks on lake McKenzie,no
parking in "tour bus" area,no walking or kids having fun on sand dunes,& most of all NO FUN have a nice trip !!!!!
but really,no prob's for you on the beach or tracks
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