POSTPONED - Touring Trip to Fraser Island (K'Gari).
Date change due to bad weather forcast
This trip will be postponed to the week Sun 30 August to Sat 5 September. Back in time for the 4x4 show!
Trip is still open for gereral registration and its going to be a grand affair to bring in Spring 2026.
If you want to experience a great location, bring a tent, an RTT, a caravan or camper trailer, or stay fully accomodated; we will be “Base Camping” at Cathedrals on Fraser.
The Trip is "self booked" and all of the necessary links are below.
Each day will not be arranged ahead of schedule to allow for some individual freedom to explore or chill.
- Camping or accomodated at Cathedrals on Fraser. (Self booked)
- Ferry tickets are available from the ferry operator (Self booked)
- Vehicle Access Pass (Self booked)
Day 1 - Sunday 30 August (Fri/Sat travel) - Meet at Inskip point and catch the Ferry over to K'gari
Monday to Friday - exploring/camping
- Camping on the West side of the Island
- Ngkala Rocks
- Lake McKenzie
- Eli Creek
Day 7 Saturday5th September (Sat/Sun travel) return to Sydney from Inskip Point
Details:
Should you be unsure of whether you will be attending then please do "opt out" soon so we don't look for you on the day.
A whatsApp group has been setup and registrants will be added as confirmed.
The Island books up quickly so do not wait too long.
We will also be aiming to beach camp on the West Side for a night or two and this will require an additional booking if you want to join in, based on campsite availability.
Booking links & details:
1. Mantaray Barges booking site. The cost for a return barge trip is $140.00
https://mantarayfraserislandbarge.com.au/tickets/
2. Vehicle permit. The cost for this for 1 Month is $59.80
https://book.parks.qld.gov.au/vehicle-access-permit-kgari-fraser-island
3. Accommodation - I have arranged to stay at the Cathedrals on Fraser; yes we can have fires and caravans or camper trailers are also welcome .
https://www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au/
There is a great variety of accommodation:
- $69.00 for a powered campsite
- $48.00 for an unpowered campsite
- $184.00 for double room tents
- $249.00-349.00 for cabins
Bookings can be made online and, in the comments, mention you are with the Sydney Jeep Club Trip, and the site you would like to book, or mention you want it close to the sites we have already booked. The trip leaders have already booked powered sites #122, #123 and #124. The park map can be found here: https://www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au/park-map/
4. OPTIONAL– West coast camping either the Tuesday or Wednesday night, the 6th or 7th of September; or both if the weather is great.
We will look to book some of our sites at Woralie Creek campground for both nights, you can book here ($15 per night):
https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser/camping/campgrounds-summary/western-beach-camping
Regards,
Rowland Harvey,
Trip Leader
