Everything a visitor needs to know
“A little advice prior to your arrival at Inskip Point to ensure you don’t get bogged”
Visitors to Fraser Island often have no real idea of what to expect once they reach Inskip point.
It’s advisable that you make a quick stop in the car park area ( under the shade of the trees) and prepare to let down your tyres. Driving in the soft sand with fully inflated tyres is bad news and you ‘ll just get bogged. [Read more…]
The beaches along Fraser Islands coast line are classified as gazetted roads, so normal Queensland road rules and regulations apply.
However, there is a few unspoken rules to abide by, as a matter of driver courtesy to other drivers and pedestrians on the beach.
Tourists are shocked to know that there is an active Police presence on Fraser Island. The official Police Station is located on the Eastern beach at Eurong.
The police do regularly patrol the beaches.
They are regularly in force, generally ensuring that people are being responsible and doing the right thing. Read on to learn more.
A 4WD is needed on Fraser Island
Preparing your 4WD for your Fraser Island adventure is a must do.
Fraser Island is regarded as a 4WD enthusiasts playground. Everything from driving the beach and sandy inland tracks, to crossing creeks and traversing rocky outcrops. It will surely get your heart racing.
Here are a few tips to ensure you and your vehicle are well prepared.