Thread: other Fraser discussion

still working on how i can fit this trip in, don't add my name just yet

here is a link to the tide times for those interested

http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/

i was really hoping to be able to camp on the beach but depending on numbers and everyone else's requirements that could change... i guess we're not all completely self sufficient

But on the otherhand... once we know who is coming and get an idea of equipment people have and don't have... we can work out for sure what can be shared... eg: how many toilets would be needed etc.

As for kids, personally i can't see a problem with such a large group... no dingoes would come near that many people... just don't let the little ones walk off by themselves in the dark... but alas and thank god, i don't have any to worry about so all up to you.

Me and My better half are goers....

what are the ferry costs etc etc etc ?

we doing a group booking etc?

currently trying to close a sale on yet another 1989 range rover.

If all goes well ill be there with bells on sum friends (hopefully all female aswell) tehehee

Can I suggest a blow up wading pool for the little kids (under 5 years of age) to paddle in at the camp site under a tarp. It makes a change to running across the highway to access the beach.

We have normally camped near Orange Creek which is between Ngala Rocks and Orchid Beach. Waddy Pt is a good campsite but very populated most times. I've never stayed on the southern end but a day trip to Kingfisher to swim in their pools is a nice break to the natural lakes and beauty of the island. Sometimes there is too much nature.

It's been about 5 years since the last trip so the QNPWS may have made drastic changes to camping regulations. Camping fees were usually paid at Rainbow Beach before leaving the mainland. I normally take a tinny camping now to carry most of the gear as my three boys are almost teenagers and they need more gear.

Does anyone know if generators have been banned on Fraser as that may assist large camps with many fridges to run.

Looking forward to the next installment.

Pete

I will probably come over for the day. Maybe meet everyone at Moon point and i'll take you up the west coast of fraser, depending on the tides.

Originally posted by LoadedDisco
Steinzy,
You have me seriously thinking about this trip now. But will only go if you will be able to make it :wink:
Since you have given me some curry about sand driving

well since you put your first ding in the truck you wont feel so bad about getting it sandy now

I will go through a few more tricks of the trade on rust protection with you before the trip :wink:

Unless they get some rain over there it looks like the conditions will be as challenging as Fraser gets

http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/publications?id=1663