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Driving The Wathumba Creek Track – Towing a Boat Fraser Fishing

April 26, 2023 by Rusty

Wathumba Creek is a great spot to do some fishing. Either from the shore or from a Tinny .Its located on the western side of Fraser Island but you can only access it by vehicle from Orchid Beach.

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Filed Under: 4WD Driving, Fishing

 

Wathumba Creek – A Top Fishing Spot On Fraser Island That Offers Everything

March 28, 2023 by Rusty

Wathumba Creek on Fraser island

Fraser Island has so many amazing places of interest. However, one place that is grossly underrated is the amazing Wathumba Creek. And when we say creek it is more like a secluded miniature bay.

It is not like a traditional creek only a few meters wide with high banks. This creek is wide and protected with stunning landscapes all around it. It has its own beach and the mouth of the creek flows into the sea so it is tidal.

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Filed Under: Creeks, Fishing

 

How Long Is The Drive From Hook Point to Orchid Beach?

January 9, 2023 by Rusty

The drive from Hook Point to Orchid Beach is a total of approximately 105 km and can take anywhere from 2-3 hours depending on the actual beach conditions, the weather and the prevailing tide.

Drive to tarding post orchid beach

You should allow a minimum of 2.5 hours if you are driving between low tide times. This is 2 hours before low tide and 2 hours after low tide. These are the optimum driving times along the beach.

Also when planning your drive take into consideration your tyre pressure. Too low and can slow down your drive and too high may cause unnecessary sand bogging that can cause delays.

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Filed Under: 4WD Driving Tagged With: Driving, Hook Point, Orchid Beach, sand, tide

 

Tailor Season On Fraser Island – Fraser Island Fishing

December 8, 2022 by Rusty

Tailor season is a great time to go Fraser Island Fishing. The fish are plentiful and aggressive, making for an exciting day on the water.

Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your trip.

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Filed Under: Beach Fishing, Fishing

 

Fraser Island Fishing – Beach, Rock, Reef & Estuary Extreme Island Fishing on Fraser

November 22, 2022 by Rusty

waddy point rock fishing - Fraser island

Fishing fanatics from far across the globe choose to travel to the shores of Fraser Island to experience the diverse fishing that the island has to offer.

The options of surf and beach fishing, estuary, reef and deep sea all are worthy of wetting your line and hopefully snagging a ” Big One.”

Rarely does a fisherman return to the shore with an empty esky.

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Filed Under: Beach Fishing, Fishing

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A Little About Us

Kids and sandboarding – awesome fun on Fraser Dunes

We are the Boston family. Rusty, Ursula and our 2 daughters Summer & Lotus. We are long time residents of the island and have lived at Orchid Beach for more than 20 years...
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Driving Times From Inskip Point to Orchid Beach on Fraser Island Australia

A very common question that everyone asks is how long it takes to get to Orchid Beach. The short answer depends! Depends on the weather, the tide and the driving condition, more about that later. A … [Read More...]

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