Going camping on Fraser Island in Queensland is a very exciting experience, 4 wheel drive vehicles are required as most driving is on sand or rough tracks.
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and is located about 300 kilometres north of Brisbane. A permit must be obtained from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Office prior to arriving on the island.
My family have been to Fraser island 3 times now and every time is a great adventure. The first and third time we camped alongside the beach, which was great just a short walk and we were on the beach.
When camping in these areas there are no amenities so it the same as bush camping. There are several types of campsites and many have basic amenities. The second time we went we stayed at Dundabara Campground which had amenities but was further from the beach so we had to drive to the beach. Campfires are not permitted in most areas check with authorities first.
Driving on Fraser Island is interesting, the Seventy Five mile beach is the highway so normal road rules apply and the general speed is about 80 km/ph. So anyone walking on the beach must be well aware of vehicles when walking to the waters edge. Occasionally we could come across people who seemed to have no idea vehicles can travel on the beach, even had to dodge a sunbaker, who soon moved. There is also plenty of driving tracks inland that are mostly narrow and meeting other vehicles can be a squeeze to get passed. Driving on the beach is only accessible when the tides are low, so care needs to be taken as to when you drive on the beach as many vehicles have been washed out to sea as the tide rises.
There are many sights to see and many places to visit, the shipwreck ‘Maheno’ is on the beach so it is easy to see.
Inland there is Lake Mckenzie a big favourite for every visitor, it has the whitest sand and beautiful blue water.
There is also Eli Creek which is near the beach, also very popular. It is a shallow creek that you can walk up, then float back and is surrounded by forest, also has a board walk and bridges.
At the top end of Fraser Island there is also many stunning places to visit like Indian Head, Champagne Pools, Cathedral Beach, Orchid Pools, Waddy Point and much more.
If you are not so keen on camping and 4 wheel driving, Fraser Island has several resorts and tours can be arranged, so everyone can get to see and explore it’s stunning scenery.
For more information about camping and exploring Fraser island check this QLD Gov. website Fraser Island Camping Information
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