Can you camp anywhere on Fraser Island?
You can’t just camp wherever you want on Fraser Island. You can only camp in the designated camping areas with the appropriate permit and camping is completely prohibited at Eli Creek. While this might go against your free camping spirit, many of the camping areas on Fraser Island are remote and completely basic.
Can you camp on the beach on Fraser Island?
K’gari (Fraser Island) has 45 camping areas to choose from, with numerous fenced sites to keep out the dingoes. Best sunrise: If you want to wake up to a beautiful sunrise every day, head to Ocean Lake or one of the eight other camping spots on the eastern beach.
Do you have to book campsites on Fraser Island?
Permits required: Vehicle access permits must be purchased for every vehicle before entering K’gari. A camping permit booking number must be clearly displayed at your camp site. Camping bookings can be made up to 6 months in advance, which is strongly advised during peak periods—school holidays and public holidays.
Can you camp on Lake McKenzie?
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) walkers’ camp is open 24 hours a day. Check-in to your camp after 2pm and check-out by 11am on the day of departure. The Fraser Island Great Walk is generally open from 1 March to 31 October each year. At all other times the fire danger risk may be too high.
Can you have fires on Fraser Island?
The only place on Fraser Island that you are allowed to have a fire is the provided fire rings in Dundubara and Waddy Point camping areas. Those wishing to have a fire in the allowed areas must also bring firelighters for ignition, as it is an offence to collected any sort of kindling or fire starter from the island.
Do you need a 4WD to get to Lake McKenzie?
Lake McKenzie is often referred to as Fraser Island’s most beautiful site. Located in the middle of the island, near Eurong, it’s one of the best places to visit on Fraser Island. As for anything on Fraser Island, you will need a 4WD vehicle to get there (or go on a tour).
Can you swim off Fraser Island?
Fraser Island offers many lakes to swim in, Swimming in the sea has many warnings do not swim here. There are just too many dangerous sharks and rip tides that can carry the best swimmers out to sea. The Beaches are not patrolled by lifeguards and are extremely dangerous for swimming.
How many dingoes are left on Fraser Island?
According to recent studies, Fraser Island currently has 25 – 30 dingo packs with anywhere between 3 – 12 dingoes in each, resulting in an overall population of about 200 individuals. Each pack is dominated by a breeding male and female that rule over the rest of the pack.
Are there koalas on Fraser Island?
Despite an abundance of favourable trees to support them, there are no koalas on Fraser Island.