Fraser Island - April 2013

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I am heading up to Fraser tomorrow for Easter, I'll share the conditions with you all next week, and maybe take a photo or two.

Thank you! We will do the same when we are there for others after us, busy place......

21 days to go.......

Fraser Island is home to approximately 150 Dingoes - Australia's wild dog. These animals can become aggressive - a 9 year old boy was killed in 2001 - and should not be approached or fed. Feeding of dingoes carries a $250 fine, and all food should be secured (in vehicles or food boxes) when unattended.
Swimming in the ocean is not recommended owing to both the dangerous surf conditions and the number of sharks that inhabit the waters (Indian Heads is a shark breeding ground).
Drive safely on the sand and obey the speed limits - the beach is classed as a highway, so police will run speed checks and breath tests for drivers. Speed limit on the main beach is 80km/h and on soft sand tracks 30km/h.
Due to the temperate climate, saltwater crocodiles are not normally present within Fraser Island's waterways. However, there have been reports of crocodiles sighted in the Fraser Coast region, including on Fraser Island. This is VERY rare and almost unheard of, yet the presence of a large (4 meter) male saltwater crocodile was reported in March of 2009. The crocodile, however, was not captured so the report remains inconclusive.

When packing your bags, expect maximums around 26degrees, minimums overnight around 18degrees.
Raincoats are optional if its 26 and raining, shirts are still the go :-)

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Vehicle access permits

Cooloola Recreation Area
1 calendar day
obtained via the internet = $10.70....................this is us
not obtained via the internet = $16.00
1 week or less = $26.80
1 month or less = $42.15
more than 1 month (up to 1 year) = $211.30
Fraser Island Recreation Area
1 month or less = $42.15...................................this is us
More than 1 month (up to 1 year) = $211.30
Fraser Island and Cooloola Recreation Area
1 month or less = $67.45
More than 1 month (up to 1 year) = $338.20
Note: Visitors purchasing monthly or yearly permits for both Fraser and Cooloola for the same duration will receive a 20% discount on the cost of the two permits.

CAMPING FEES:

Before camping in a park, forest or reserve, you must obtain a camping permit and pay your camping fees.

Camping fees are $5.45 per person per night or $21.80 per family group per night. A family group is up to two adults and accompanying children under 18, up to a total of eight people. Children under five are free.

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Sounds like fun lads, wish I could go.

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Ferry fees

ON FROM INKIP

Fraser Island Barge Information


The boats which take 4wd cars and passengers to Fraser Island are known as a Barge but are also known as a ferry by many of the visitors to the area. A barge take approximately 10 minutes to cross the channel between Fraser Island and Inskip Point. The Inskip Point to Fraser Island barges do not run to a timetable, instead they run on demand and do not need to be booked.

The Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge

Locally owned and operated the Manta Ray Barge, Pedestrian passengers travel FREE

First Barge Departs Inskip Point 6:30 am Daily
Last Barge Departs Fraser Island 5:30 pm Daily
4x4 $90
Car and Trailer $150
Car 1 way $65
All prices are for a RETURN barge ticket to Fraser Island

Fraser Island Barges, Fraser Explorer

Same prices as above


EXIT FROM THE CREEK TO HERVEY

Fraser Venture departs River Heads (20min south of Hervey Bay) daily, landing at Wanggoolba Creek on Fraser Island - crossing time taking approximately 30 min. Wanggoolba Creek is the entry point on to Fraser Island - it is directly opposite Eurong Beach Resort on the West Coast of Fraser Island.

Departure times from Wanggoolba Creek daily at:
9.00 am, 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm

*Note crossing times might be subject to change during cases of extreme low tides. Our Reservations team will inform you at time of booking.

$95.00 (including driver and 3 passengers)

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Eurong resort is an option if it decides to rain a lot.
last time we picked up a room for $90.
I think it was great value.
I'm a value for $$$ man.

From $55 per person, per night
Spoil yourself with a well-deserved outdoorsy getaway in World Heritage wilderness. Base yourself right on beautiful 75 Mile Beach - it's the gateway to discovering Fraser Island's natural attractions. Explore, fish, swim, four-wheel-drive, hike or relax - the choice is yours.
INCLUSIONS:
Hotel accommodation (twin share) OR
Apartment accommodation (triple share) AND
Full buffet breakfast daily.
Please note that the resort is only accessible by 4WD and barge tickets are not included.
> BOOK NOW
> ENQUIRE
*Valid for travel up to 30 June 2013, excluding 21 Dec 2012 to 6 Jan 2013. Additional person surcharge applies. Minimum two night stay. Subject to availability. Conditions apply.

Eurong Beach Resort offers flexible packages to all groups including university, school, social and basically any type of group at a competitive price.We provide our own transportation and accommodation and have packages to suit each groups specific needs.
Eurong Beach Resort can organize each group's customized itinerary including accommodation, transport, meals and entertainment.
We design our tours to be fun filled, good value for money and we will remove the stress from organising your next group holiday. Call or email us for a quote now!

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Ant, I think u will find when u get off the Hervey Bay barge u are at Kingfisher resort not eurong.


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Might stay at a caravan pk tent site Sunday?

http://www.noosacaravanpark.com.au/

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Another place ive stayed more than once
Once we arrive at Hervey........?

http://www.whalecove.com.au/home.asp

Whalecove Resort, Hervey Bay, takes pride in offering high quality accommodation at Value for Money Rates. Check-in once and you will check-in again and again.

We are an AAA rated four star resort offering beautifully appointed one, two and three bedroom apartments in a securely gated environment.

Hervey Bay is best known as the gateway to world heritage listed Fraser Island and as the premier Whale Watching destination in the world. We are renowned for our calm and safe beaches and never ending walking tracks along our picturesque esplanade.

The resort offers fully landscaped gardens wrapped around a 25 metre lagoon pool and heated spa. There is a recreation room for your enjoyment where you can relax on the lounges or enjoy a game of pool. There are barbeque facilities at either end of the pool with ample outdoor furniture for your use.

We look forward to having you stay with us. We are very friendly here at Whalecove and we will do everything possible to ensure you have a great stay.

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Ant, I think u will find when u get off the Hervey Bay barge u are at Kingfisher resort not eurong.


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Only if you get on the kingfisher bay ferry. That is a different one. We won't be on that. Thankx

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None of the barges stop at Eurong that I know of as it is on the eastern side of Fraser about a 1/3 of the way up??
Ok u are saying on the western side, but directly opposite could miss lead as it is 45 mins across to Eurong.

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EXIT FROM THE CREEK TO HERVEY

Fraser Venture departs River Heads (20min south of Hervey Bay) daily, landing at Wanggoolba Creek on Fraser Island - crossing time taking approximately 30 min. Wanggoolba Creek is the entry point on to Fraser Island - it is directly opposite Eurong Beach Resort on the West Coast of Fraser Island.

Departure times from Wanggoolba Creek daily at:
9.00 am, 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm

*Note crossing times might be subject to change during cases of extreme low tides. Our Reservations team will inform you at time of booking.

$95.00 (including driver and 3 passengers)

None of the barges stop at Eurong that I know of as it is on the eastern side of Fraser about a 1/3 of the way up??
Ok u are saying on the western side, but directly opposite could miss lead as it is 45 mins across to Eurong.

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As the above post says,"departs from the creek" obviously the barges come to the west side not the east.
They state it is directly opposite eurong, on the west coast which I understand that, is pretty much is.
I have travelled that numerous times before in 25-30 mins, but its ok even if it takes 45mins, no race.
One time all the 40psi'ers were getting bogged heading out of eurong, well 2 hrs wait? That's what happens sometimes.
It's ok, when I have to catch a barge I go the back way and miss peek hour, rather tan miss the barge.

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Rob is correct. No barges stop at Eurong. Your options are

- Manta Ray from Inskip point. 10 mins and drops you at the bottom of fraser on the beach and you drive up the eastern beach. You dont have to book as they run constantly.
At low/ mid tides this is your fastest option
- Kingfisher Bay Ferry departs River Heads and arrives at the pier on Kingfisher bay on the Western side.
- Fraser Venture departs River Heads and arrives at Wanggoolba Creek on the western side. About 7 kms south of Kingfisher.

Both Kingfisher and Venture mean you have to cross the island to get to Eurong. No big issue but add 45min to an hour to cross depending on traffic.
We just got back from fraser late last night and the police were out in force booking people with hand held radar guns on the island. They were in a Gold 120 Prado btw. They had a constant stream of fodder we saw...

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Rob is correct. No barges stop at Eurong. Your options are

- Manta Ray from Inskip point. 10 mins and drops you at the bottom of fraser on the beach and you drive up the eastern beach. You dont have to book as they run constantly.
At low/ mid tides this is your fastest option
- Kingfisher Bay Ferry departs River Heads and arrives at the pier on Kingfisher bay on the Western side.
- Fraser Venture departs River Heads and arrives at Wanggoolba Creek on the western side. About 7 kms south of Kingfisher.

Both Kingfisher and Venture mean you have to cross the island to get to Eurong. No big issue but add 45min to an hour to cross depending on traffic.
We just got back from fraser late last night and the police were out in force booking people with hand held radar guns on the island. They were in a Gold 120 Prado btw. They had a constant stream of fodder we saw...

Rob is correct? Ok then we must be coming in at kingfisher?, ohh ok well, mmmmm ...... actalky everything you just typed I have already posted.
I already know where all the barges are, so do the other attendees once they read the posts if they choose to, some don't read! But that's ok, reading is an option

Mate there is definitely a barge that comes in at eurong, it runs 24hrs as well

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Just wanted to see if this is readable

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Double bubble city