DUE TO THE LATEST COVID19 LOCKDOWN ALL TRIPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DURING THE NEXT 6 WEEKS - THIS TRIP IS NOT GOING AHEAD DUE TO QUEENSLAND BORDER RESTRICTIONS 

This is the 3 day inland trip to get to the meeting point for the 2020 MJOC Fraser Island adventure.

We'll be taking the inland route and stopping in Parkes, (we'll have a look at "The Dish" on Friday night, Moree, (the hot springs are magnificent) on the Saturday night and finally in Gympie on the Sunday.

Covering the distance over 3 days makes for a relaxing drive up with plenty of time to stop at places and enjoy the magnificent vistas our wide brown land has.

We'll get into Gympie on the Sunday afternoon with plenty of time to do any shopping and with only a short drive, less than an hour, to Rainbow Beach on Monday morning for the trip over to Fraser Island via the barge from Inskip Point.

For anyone wishing to take the quicker way north or to do the inland route over 2 days stopping in Dubbo you're more than welcome to rendezvous with us on the Sunday.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to get in contact with me.

WE GET 'EM SANDY!

DUE TO THE LATEST COVID19 LOCKDOWN ALL TRIPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DURING THE NEXT 6 WEEKS - THIS TRIP IS NOT GOING AHEAD DUE TO QUEENSLAND BORDER RESTRICTIONS 

Please note convoy size has been increased

This is it, after 3 years we're heading back to Fraser Island with a longer trip with a lot more to see and do.

We will be meeting at the Manta Ray barge office at Rainbow Beach for those people that don't pre purchase their barge tickets, (about $120 return for a 4wd and up to $220 for a 4wd and large camper trailer).

From the barge office we'll head down to the car park at Inskip Point and air down before getting onto the sand.

From the drop off point on Fraser Island, (Hook Point), we'll head north up the eastern side of the island before taking a few inland tracks to get to our stop for the first 3 nights, Catherdrals on Fraser.

From Catherdrals we can cover the majority of the western and southern sectiion of the island including attractions such as Central Station, Valley of the Giants, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Maheno wreck and the famous Lake McKenzie.

From Cathedrals we'll head north to the Waddy Point Top camp area for the next 3 nights for those wishing to camp whilst the others not wishing to camp can head up the track a short distance to the Orchid Beach rental accomodation.

From Waddy Point we'll head to locations such as the Sandy Cape lighthouose, Indian head, champagne pools, Wathumba and the northern inland tracks.

On Sunday the 18th we'll break camp and head south to the Eurong Beach resort for a day of rest and relaxation at the resort. Those people that don't want to stay at the resort for the night can head straigh back to the barge at Hook Point for an earlier journey back to the mainland and home.  The remainder of us will depart the resort on Monday morning and head back to Hook Point and the barge back across to the mainland.

This is a fun trip away and a great holiday so don't forget your swimmers, sunscreen, hats, camp chair, cameras, floaties for Eli Creek etc.

Fuel is available on the island but it is expensive at around $2.20 per litre for both unleaded and diesel. Last time when I we were on the island for 5 days I only went through a single tank of fuel. You can bring jerry cans if you wish.

There are plenty of shops on the island to purchase and supplies you may need but as you can imagine you are paying a price premium on Fraser.

Both of the camping areas are dingo safe with electric fences, gates and grids to prevent dingos getting into the specific areas.

Attendees will need to arrange the following:-

• Fraser Island vehicle permits
• Cathedrals on Fraser accomodation
• Waddy Point Top camp site camping permits if camping

Manta Ray barge permits

https://mantarayfraserislandbarge.com.au/

Fraser Islnad vehicle permits and camping permits

https://qpws.usedirect.com/qpws/

Cathedrals on Fraser

https://www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au/

If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me

WE GET 'EM SANDY!

A visit up to our block for 3 nights of camping.  We will use the block as a base camp for day trips (optional) into Kosi and some local exploring including the falls and flat rock.  Will see first hand the damage (and recovery) to the area with the new years fire (yes my block was burned) and visit the newly re-opened Koetong Hotel for a few drinks.

We have increased the size of this trip and Glenn Hayes is leading second convoy as required.

Please note COVID19 regulations will apply to this trip as required at the time.