Fraser Island Tours Self-drive

Fraser Island is a world heritage site famous for its wildlife, seabirds, birds of prey, dingos, magnificent sand dunes, perched freshwater lakes and a rainforest that grows entirely out of the sand.  A four-wheel drive is needed to negotiate the all-sand tracks on the Island, which include the famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach highway running along the surf side of the Island.

Hiring a 4WD

If you are planning to hire a 4wd vehicle for a self-drive, you have the option to hire a vehicle from a local hire car company that has 4wd vehicles specifically equipped and set up for driving on Fraser Island. If you hire a 4wd from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach, it will generally include all necessary permits and barge crossing fees.

Taking Your Own 4 Wd

If you plan to take your own 4wd to the island you should only do so if it is a genuine high clearance 4wd designed for offroad use. As a rule, if you can’t lock the hubs then your 4wd will not be adequate for handling the extremely challenging conditions on the island.

Fraser Island Permits

All vehicles accessing the island must have and display vehicle access. Anyone planning to camp on the island must also have camping permits.

Fraser Island Barges

Barge tickets and island permits can also be purchased directly from the Kingfisher kiosk which is located near the barge departure point at River Heads. Alternatively, see the Fraser Island Barges website for times and prices.

Safety

High clearance 4wd vehicles are essential to lock hubs and deflate tire pressure to the minimum of your manufactures recommended specifications for driving on soft sand. Beware beach hazards – washouts, creeks, high tides. Obey speed limits and road rules; Queensland road rules apply on all beaches and tracks including wearing seat belts at all times!

Must See Attractions

Suggested must-sees: Central Station, Pile Valley, Eli Creek, Lake Allom, Lake Birrabeen, Indian Head, Champagne Pools, Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby.