Fraser island

[Macca357]

this is a very general time frame IMHO, it depends on tide heights and wind conditions aswell, something not alot of people take into account when they go to Fraser Island.

I agree Rumpig. One year we left cathedral beach approx 1 hour after low tide to head for Kingfisher via Cornwalls break rd. The on shore wind was so strong that it was pushing sweeper waves right to the top of the beach. We got as far as Eli creek and waited 6 or 7 hours for the tide to come in and go out again before slogging it again down to the turn off for Cornwalls Break rd. If you have to wait out the tide change somewhere it doesn't get much better than Eli creek.
  Macca.

[waz65]

it depends on tide heights and wind conditions aswell, something not alot of people take into account when they go to Fraser Island.

Anybody who drives on the beach should do this anyway IMO

[McAbouts]

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'm keeping an eye on what you have to say still. Of course my list is growing of what to remember, what to look out for and so on. Drawer build for CT continues and I tried ringing manta ray barge this afternoon with no answer. So will try again tomorrow morning.
Maca76 thanks for your advice on the aero guard, have already purchased. I will keep an eye out for you. I received my MySwag stickers today so will be on the lookout. We are staying at Frasers at Cathedral for 5 nights then 2 days beach camping so will be close to you (I think).
Waz65 I can't believe the k's you did, be interesting to see how we go.
By the way does anyone know if you pay for showers at Frasers at Cathedral? And how much?
Countdown is down to 6 weeks.

Cheers
Louise

[huggy]

No you don't have to pay for showers when you stay at frasers . We are going to be there from the 29th of march till the 4th of April . I'll post up a report when I get back . One thing you might want to consider is putting long mudflaps on your car , I know I didn't and by the time we got to the camp spot the trailer was covered top to bottom with wet sand

[waz65]

One thing you might want to consider is putting long mudflaps on your car , I know I didn't and by the time we got to the camp spot the trailer was covered top to bottom with wet sand

good tip , as i put big mudflaps on the bottom of the camper stoneguard but only standard mudflaps on the car and it still made a mess with wet sand

[McAbouts]

Just an update on plans so far for those that are interested.
Hubby has nearly finished the drawer system for the camper. Just deciding on handles, need to put the marine slides on the bottom and give her a varnish.I gave her a sand today so feel I have contributed there.
Got onto Manta Ray last Tuesday. Booked the barge, camping and driving permits for Fraser from them and received passes/ticket Friday. Super efficient and friendly. Going to ring again and book Inskip point permit as I didn't realise they did that too.
Menu nearly finished and shopping list progressing
Went to ARB Fyshwick today and bought a fridge slide for car, awning for car and shovel holders for the roof racks as may need shovel driving around and we usually put this in the camper. Also had to get another roof rack bar for the car as we want to put the Maxx Trax on the car for general driving around. The awning we think will come in handy if pulling up anywhere for lunch and need a bit of shade. Was interested if they had a locking system for the Maxx Trax if the car is left alone but it seems they don't. Was happy with the service and the discount the lovely man gave me.
Next up is getting the car serviced and the air conditioning regassed. May need to do the timing belt so the money tree needs to grow.
Still trying to sort out dog accommodation, note to get permission for kid out of school, gas bottles refilled (this will happen after weekend away this weekend) and still need to sort out all the accommodation for trip up and back.
Found out from this great site you don't need a fishing licence in QLD (how novel??) so that's off the list for me.
Bought 2 8g SD cards for cameras today (Down to $18 at WOW for the brand I like).
Next up is a quick job on a drawer system for the car with plans for a better one after we get back. Just running out of time and hubby works 6 days a week.
Thinking about a blog site to cover the travels but not quite sure what I'm doing there so more research first. Also looking at one of those portable Wifi boxes, off to Telstra tomorrow for their opinion.
So far for trip up we are going to Bathurst for 2 nights to catch up with Rellies on the family farm. Then off to Dubbo for 2 nights to go to Dubbo Zoo. As suggested by another member we are going to go to the early morning feeding. Still need to book accommodation there and will probably get onto that tomorrow. Not sure what they will say about only wanting 2 nights over Easter. Than have 3 more nights to decide where to stay before 2 nights in Brissie with Sister-in-law then Inskip Point. Coming home still to decide but have heaps of places to look at as suggested from fellow My Swaggers. Pebbly Beach looks very appealing.
Sorry folks bit lengthy but I'm excited how well it's all coming together.
Countdown is down to a bit less than 5 weeks to go

Cheers
Louise

[Dogsbreakfast]

Cant go wrong at pebbly beach.

[Racer]

I agree Rumpig. One year we left cathedral beach approx 1 hour after low tide to head for Kingfisher via Cornwalls break rd. The on shore wind was so strong that it was pushing sweeper waves right to the top of the beach. We got as far as Eli creek and waited 6 or 7 hours for the tide to come in and go out again before slogging it again down to the turn off for Cornwalls Break rd. If you have to wait out the tide change somewhere it doesn't get much better than Eli creek.
  Macca.

How did the Hawk go on the beach and around the Island Macca?

[Macca357]

How did the Hawk go on the beach and around the Island Macca?

Hi Racer, all good.  I dropped the tyre pressures on the Hawk to around 22 psi to increase the tyre footprint.  The front boot got sprayed with sand but hosed off no worries.  This years trip will have the stone guard fitted so the sand issue should be sorted.  Also extended rear tyre mud flaps on the Hawk to protect the drop down jacks from the sand.  I wasn't keen on dragging the Hawk across the Island so have changed plans to drive on and off at Inskip Point which seems to be the most popular barge for people towing boats and camper trailers.  We'll be at Cathedral Beach with Createit at the end of June.  I better get organised and order a Myswag spare wheel cover!
  Macca.