Fraser Island is one of the great wonders of the world. It’s blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, long pristine beaches, freshwater lakes, creeks and beautiful flora and fauna. If you’re coming here for a few days either to stay in one of the resorts or you are camping on the island there are a few things that you will need to know about.
A lot of the tracks on Fraser are one way which is great but occasionally you will find yourself in a situation where you are on one that’s not. Remember to look for easements either in front or behind to allow people to pass. Firstly Fraser is huge! In fact, it is the largest sand island in the world so just getting around requires a bit of planning. As there is limited fuel on the island and your consumption of fuel will be elevated because you are driving in soft sand and normally with a load on. Long Range Fuel Tanks or an extra jerry can or two of fuel will do the trick.
If you are travelling in convoy its courtesy to let the oncoming traffic know how many are behind. If your travelling extra high or low on the beach use your indicators to advise oncoming traffic of your intentions. A bit of common sense goes a long way. It’s always good to carry some recovery gear with you to get you out of a jam. A Snatch Strap is a handy item and it’s really easy to use. Keep your tyre pressures at around 18 to 20 PSI and you shouldn’t have too many issues driving the island mid-tide or lower.
Your local ARB Store can supply you with all the advice and equipment you will need to tackle your own Fraser Island adventure. Make sure you grab a National Parks and Beaches permit. Check out our story about Bribie Island, another great beach drive.
