Beaches Backpackers Fraser Safari Tag-Along Tour

Tour Includes

• 3 Day/2 Night Fraser Island self-drive Safari
• Camp Beaches exclusive campsite only for Beaches guests.
• Late model Toyota 4WD Troop Carrier
• All the camping equipment you need including the things you wouldn't have thought about.
• Comprehensive briefings on how to drive the vehicle and what you will see and do on the island
• Return ferry transfers from River Heads (about 20 mins from Hervey Bay)
• Itinerary suggestions for your trip
• Assistance with shopping including suggested menus.

Departure Details

Tours depart daily from Hervey Bay
Departure: 8:00am
Return time: 6:00pm

Essential Information

Drivers
Clients wishing to drive on Fraser Island must be 21 years or older and hold a current and full drivers license. International drivers license are preferred.

Vehicle

• 2004/2005 model Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carriers
• Manual and automatic transmission available
• Power steering
• 4WD (four wheel drive)
• Radio/Cassette
• Diesel fuel

Briefing Details
Comprehensive briefings on how to drive the vehicle and what you will see and do while on the island.
Briefing commences at 6:30am on the day of departure

Included Costs
Included at no extra charge are:

• Full tank of fuel
• National Park fees
• National Park Vehicle Access fees
• Comprehensive insurance
• Roll Mat
• Luggage storage at Hervey Bay
• Ice on the first day of the Safari

Extra Costs, Not included
Please note that food, alcohol and sleeping bags are not included in the package. Customers are advised to budget approximately $20 to contribute to the grocery shopping. You will be given time to purchase alcohol on the day of your departure. Sleeping bags are available for hire at $10 cost and $10 deposit per safari.

Insurance
Each vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance. Within the $60 local charges that guests are required to pay, an insurance excess reduction fee is included which will reduce vehicle insurance excess from $5000 to $2500.

Bond
A $ 750.00 security bond is required per vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

Itinerary

A lead 4WD with experienced tour guide will direct you to the following Fraser Island attractions.

Crystal clear Lake McKenzie, Sand Blow, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Central Station (old logging depot) and it's monstrous Bunya Pines, Spot baby turtles at Lake Allom, Wanggoolba Creek, Maheno Shipwreck on 75 Mile Beach, Coloured Sands, watch Sharks from Indian Head, Champagne Pools

Accommodation Information

Beaches Base Camp is a dedicated campsite, centrally located on the eastern beach of Fraser Island.

At the end of each day, you will return to Camp Beaches – a dedicated indigenous bush camp at K’gari. Camp in comfort with free showers, real flushing toilets, sheltered areas with seating, and solar lighting. Camp Beaches is also the only area on Fraser Island where camp fire is permitted! The site is managed by two resident Aboriginals who often put on cultural performances, share dreamtime stories, and play the didgeridoo.

Exclusive Facilities Include

• Free showers
• Real flushing toilets
• Sheltered areas with seating
• Solar lighting

Beaches Base Camp benefits you

• No night time toilet expeditions through the scrub
• Shelter from the rain and sun
• Less time setting up = more time to explore Fraser!

What to Bring

• A small day pack with enough clothing for 3 days – a jumper and raincoat are always handy
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Hat
• Swim wear
• A camera
• Money for extras such as souvenirs and snacks