Camping on Fraser Island (mention the various camp sites available)
Fraser island's unique beauty is beyond comparison. From its profuse rainforests, crystal clear lakes and creeks, untouched white-sand beaches and plush wildlife, there is no doubt that every Fraser-island goer would not be satisfied if they would not spend a day or two in any of the best camping grounds of these wonderful sand island. So if you are interested, here are some of the best camping sites around the awesome Fraser island:
Great Sandy National Park The Fraser Island section of Great Sandy National Park is an e-permit camping area. Corollary to this, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, a part of the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) manages a number of formal campgrounds, informal beach camping zones and walkers' camps within the Fraser Island Recreation Area, a World Heritage area within the Great Sandy National Park.
And when you are in Great Sandy National Park , there are four ways to enjoy camping in here: First, through the Formal campgrounds. The formal campground include some of the best places found in the Central Station, Dundubara, Waddy Point top and Waddy Point beachfront.
There are also Smaller camp grounds which are at Lake Boomanjin, Ungowa and Wathumba. These camping sites have formalized camp sites, water taps or tap stations, and toilets. There are complete camping paraphernalia like gas barbecues, deep sinks for washing dishes and information displays. In addition, all these campgrounds have a 9 pm noise curfew and generators are not permitted. Second, through its Informal camping areas or the beach camping sites. In this camp site, there are no facilities. Then, there are only specific areas where campers are allowed to camp. In most cases, campers are only permitted to camp within the signposted zones and always at least 50 m from watercourses. If you are planning to camp on the western side of the beach, be reminded that there are only specific areas which are marked on the map where one is allowed to camp. Many of these areas are accessible by boat, but camping permits are still required. Generators are permitted in these areas, but only allowed from 9 am to 9 pm. However, generators are not permitted in the Garulim, Dulara and Midyim camping areas and people camping in these areas must also provide their own portable toilet.Third, through walkers' camps. These are are small, walk-in camping sites along the Fraser Island Great Walk.
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And, lastly, through camping activities with children. This is the ultimate time for you to bond with your children if you haven't had one over a decade. If you are going to camp with children 14 years old and below, you have to camp in a fenced camping site like those at Lake Boomanjin,Central Station, Dundubara,Waddy Point (top campground)and Dilli Village .
Dundubara Camping Site This is a great camp site! This is located on the central east coast of Fraser Island. Just 75 km north of the Hook Point and some 19 km south of the Indian Head. The campground can be reach through a four wheel drive only, but of course if you want to hike going in here you may do so. There are approximately 40 tent sites and five-off road trailer sites which are available in here. In addition, there is also a separate Dundubara group camping area for use by a single large group of between 20 and 40 people. Generally, the camping grounds features a large, fenced camp site which have access to several exciting walks and other attractions. The campsites are suitable for tent camping, walk-in camping and off-road camper trailers. Only one camper trailer per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site. The facilities in here includes, water of course, but you have to treat it first before drinking, flushing toilets, hot showers which are coin operated, picnic tables, gas barbecues, communal fire rings and washing up facilities. There is also a pay phone and post box near the Dundubara office. Your garbage cans are provided at the waste transfer station on the beach which 1 km north of the Dundubara entrance track.
Waddy Point Camping Site
Upper Camping Site This is located on the north-east coast of Fraser Island, approximately 100 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area and 5 km north of Indian Head. The campground can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers. Be aware that soft sand and rough track conditions can be expected between Indian Head and Waddy Point. There are at least 30 tent sites and three camper trailer sites (separate but not numbered). There is a large Waddy Point group camping area nearby, which caters for large groups of between 20 and 40 people. This camp site is good for tent camping, walk-in camping, off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers—only one per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site.
Beachfront Camping Site This is located on the north-east coast of Fraser Island, approximately 100 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area. This is a wonderful camping ground which can be reached by a 4WD only. The tent site area has a maximum capacity of 90 people at any one time.
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Wathumba Camping Site This is situated on the western side of Fraser Island at the opening of Wathumba Creek There are 20 sites in grassed open are and a maximum of 60 people at any one time within this zone. The site is very suitable for park and walk-in tent camping, off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers—only one per site and they must be booked into a trailer site. The camp site surface is purely sand, the facilities includes toilet block, picnic tables and day-use area. Open fires are prohibited and so are generators.
Central Station Camping Site This camping around is located approximately 45 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area. There are a total 44 tent sites and 16 camper trailer sites in here. The site is perfectly suitable for tent camping beside your car, walk-in camping, and off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers— only one per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site. Some of the facilities are, hot showers , flushing toilets, wheelchair access and washing up facilities Certainly, camping is one of the most popular ways to explore Fraser Island, it gives visitors the freedom to choose from a range of public and private campgrounds on the island. So what are you waiting for? Grab your camping permits and start planning your next camping experience!
Happy camping!
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