Thread: fraser island vehicle choice advice

Jimny ground clearance could be a problem further north, especially ngkala rocks bypass, more so if they are inexperienced. Would go for the cruiser especially if theres not much price difference.

Having said that I know of a bloke who used to take a fully loaded subaru everywhere the bigger 4wds could go.

Depends a lot on condition of the tracks at the time they are going.

If they are sticking around the centre and south of the island a Jimny will be fine....could be a bit of fun actually. The driving isnt that hard around most places, but some of the northern inland tracks get a bit bumpier.

I imagine there would be a price difference and personally I wouldnt spring for a cruiser when a jimny will do most of what they want. Cheaper to replace if they wreck it too!

Angus

12 months ago the 4wd hire place on the island used to rent auto defenders and, er, other makes.

BEWARE the Island buses!!

The Suzuki will likely be cheaper to hire but the Patrol will ride a lot better.

The inland tracks are rough........

Originally Posted by jbarracl

Jimny ground clearance could be a problem further north, especially ngkala rocks bypass, more so if they are inexperienced. Would go for the cruiser especially if theres not much price difference.

As far as I'm aware no hire vehicle is allowed past Champagne Pools so you won't have to worry about that.

I was on the Island last week and they have had some good rain. Generally it is quite easy going. I'd probably go the jimmny If you run out of clearance try and drive out of the ruts

Thanks for the replies.

i'll be interested to see how far they venture from their hotel

The boarded track up out of Kingfisher Bay will be a challenge when last there it was very washed out....the defender handled it well though


Mrs ho har

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

12 months ago the 4wd hire place on the island used to rent auto defenders and, er, other makes.

BEWARE the Island buses!!

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Paul