Everything a visitor needs to know
Driving on Fraser Island can have its moments. The terrain on the island is so varied and in some places can be extremely hazardous.
In general driving on the beach at low tide when the sand is firm is very easy. Just like driving on the road really. You just need to take it easy and not rush.
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Perfect riding conditions for the dirt bike along the shoreline at Fraser Island
It is totally legal to ride a dirt bike onto Fraser Island provided it is registered and roadworthy.
Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Fraser Island. Some of those visitors are avid Trail bike or Dirt bike riders looking for a 4×4 adventure of a lifetime.
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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.
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This subject matter is extremely important if you plan on towing a caravan or camper onto Fraser Island. Especially so if you have never done off road sand driving.
The first thing is not to under estimate just how treacherous the driving on Fraser Island can be. With continuous tide changes, weather and vehicle traffic, the beaches, the sand and the tracks are constantly changing.
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The drive from the barge landing site at Hook Point to Eurong is a total of 35km and can take anywhere from 1 – 2 hours depending on when you drive and the prevailing tide.
Conditions may vary and you should allow between 1.5 – 2 hours if you are driving between the low tide times.
See also: How long does it take to drive for Inskip Point to Eurong
Exiting The Barge At the Hook Point Landing Site.
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