Rusty - All About Fraser Island

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.

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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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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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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Where To Dump Your Rubbish on Fraser Island

November 18, 2022 by Rusty

Rubbish and waste disposal is a stinky subject. Nevertheless it is a topic that raises many questions particularly among campers ” Where is the dump located ?”

Fraser Island has 3 main Waste disposal areas that are accessible 24/7.

Orchid Beach
Happy Valley
Eurong

All three sites are fully fenced to prevent the spread of rubbish and to keep out the Dingos.

None of these council run locations have facilities for recycling, which is rather disappointing. However Cathedrals has set up their own bottle recycling collection bins where the general public can drop of cans, glass bottles and plastic water bottles.

Rules at the waste sites

Before entering the waste sites at K’gari(Fraser Island), it is appreciated that following conditions are met:

Footwear must be worn at all times – in case of broken glass or sharp objects
Gates to remain closed at all times – to keep Dingos out
Children are to remain in vehicle at all times – danger.
All waste should be placed in bins and avoid overfilling.
If bin is full, move to next bin
Keep lids on bins closed
No unauthorised lighting of fires
No scavenging

These guidelines are in place to ensure the general public are safe, the local dingo’s are not attracted to the area and area stays as stink free as possible.

General waste is to be dumped in bulk bins at the facilities, there are also designated areas for bulky items, steel and green waste.
Waste items such as tyres, liquid wastes ( paint, oils, acids ) and hazardous ( asbestos, gas cylinders batteries) wastes are not accepted at the sites. They must be removed from the island by the owner of such waste.

Bulky Items such as mattresses, furniture and household appliances can be dumped at the Orchid Beach waste facility only.

These sites are regularly serviced by a contractor who transports the waste back to the mainland for
processing/disposal.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has general waste bulk bin compounds that are distributed
throughout the national parks and beaches to cater for visitors to the island. There are approximately 45
bins located throughout the parks zoned areas on K’gari (Fraser Island).