Caravan on Fraser Island

Thanks George. Where dod you access the island from?

I took the barge from River Heads, Bryce.

On my visit last week the inland tracks were not only in excellent condition - no big crowns, washouts exposing tree roots, or big holes - but they were also quite damp.Tailor made for very easy touring around the island.

There are many passing bays between Kingfisher Bay and the turnoff to Lake Mackenzie and Central Station, so meeting a tour bus is not a problem. From the turnoff there are fewer passing bays.

George_M

When I mentioned to watch out for the tour busses, although there are places to pass on some tracks, some of the tour bus drivers will not back up to one and will try and force you to back a long way back. A bit difficult when towing. Some also do not stick to the speed limit and will suddenly appear on a bend. One local I spoke to said they had a bus driver refuse to back up a very short distance and indicated to them to back up, a lot further. They tried to reason with the bus driver but to no avail. So they just turned their car off and got out and started to walk off. The bus driver was most upset, said a few words, they replied that they were in no hurry, but then the bus driver did the right thing and backed up. (He was on a time table and had tourists on board.) Most drivers are good and helpful; it is only the bad few. Same as in any occupation. Kevin

I took the River Heads barge in January, and gathered that the tour bus drivers were a higher species. I didn't have problems with them but I guess that's because I was driving the same rout ahead of them. Fortunately I'm in no hurry either:) I intend to keep the towing strictly to the beach anyway.

Yes, the Silhouette I saw was on the eastern beaches near Eurong from memory. I'm not sure where to set up yet, but thinking of playing it safe and pre booking somewhere like Eurong or Happy Valley. I really just want to get a bit up the island and park the van, and explore from there. Can you recommend somewhere?

Thanks for the info Kevin, and for confirming my suspicions regarding the road to Central Station.

Bryce
Can’t really suggest where the best place is to set up. We have only stayed in houses previously. Last time we stayed at a house at poyungan rocks for a week and had a fantastic time. We want to take our camper trailer next time and set up in one of the designated camping areas just off the beach. Hope you have fun when you get there. It is such a beautiful and diverse island. Kevin

Thanks for the advice Penchy. I am wary of going all that way and getting stuck at Inskip.

Thanks for the advice Rumpig. I guess the tyres should go down to about 15psi for the soft sand?

Also, I hear many people suggest camping north of the Maheno. Is that to get away from the day trippers? I got as far up as the Maheno when I day tripped in January, and learned that at times it would be like camping on the Bruce Highway.