Fraser
Island 5-day
Sand Island 4WD and Walking Adventure
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Sunrover invites you to explore the
world's largest Sand Island. The 5 day camping safari will guide
you through Fraser Island's unique ecosystems. Daily trips by 4
wheel drive support the most extensive walking tour on Fraser
Island. Visit 'off the beaten path' wilderness habitats, or simply
relax.
While on the island, you can cast
your line into the surf or swim in tranquil fresh water lakes,
relax and stroll on moon-lit beaches, explore the vast desert-like
sand blows, and snorkel with tropical fish.
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Day 1
Depart Brisbane, and travel
north on the Bruce Highway via the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Traveling
north along the Cooloola Coast, witness the wonder of Red Gorge
and the Cooloola Coloured Sands, before seeing the 'Cherry
Venture' shipwreck at Double Island Point.
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At Rainbow Beach,
refresh with lunch and a swim, before crossing over by barge to
Fraser Island. Travel along Fraser's majestic Ocean Beach to Govi
Creek and Dilli Beach - to set up camp in the forest. Relax and
enjoy the afternoon serenity, or take a walk on the deserted
beach. BBQ fish for tea, and your first night outdoors on Fraser
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Day 2
Start the day with a healthy
breakfast before walking to Lake Boomanjin (the worlds largest
perched lake) and then 4WD to Lake Birrabeen. Enjoy the natural
surrounds of the lake, or take a swim to prepare for the beauty of
Central Station Rainforest. Be guided through this unique
ecosystem and learn about the natural wildlife of the rainforest.
Move on to Lake McKenzie for lunch, and relax, swim or snorkel. Be
amazed by the green lake - Lake Wabby - surrounded by a Sand Blow.
Back at camp, you can photograph unique sand wildflowers, or relax
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Day
3
Time for further explorations. The first
stop is at Eli Creek, the largest and fastest flowing creek on the East Coast.
Continue on to the wreck of the 'Maheno' ... and then through the rainforest,
to see the tortoises at Lake Allom. The drive along the beach, features the
high coloured cliffs of the Cathedrals.
Explore Dundubara campsite or
hike to Wungal Sandblow. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy beach fishing or a
swim in the ocean, before dinner around the campfire.
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Day
4
Experience the
adventure of Indian Head, and gaze over the beach to the south,
the headlands to the north, and see the turtles, sharks and rays
below, and even Humpback whales (when in season). Swim and snorkel
in the Champagne Pools, before venturing further north to Waddy
Point and Ocean Lake.
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Day
5
Regretfully, it is time to pack
up and return to civilisation. Before leaving, cast a line into the surf, or
hike up the coastal cliffs to watch the sun rise, or take a stroll along the
beach. Then the final run down the rugged Fraser coastline, before returning
to the barge and the waiting mainland.
Arrival on Saturday at the
Brisbane Transit Centre depends on the tide times.
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Walk
and hike Wilderness trails and rainforest.
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The
Butchalla Aboriginal People named the Island "Kargi"
meaning paradise.
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Fish,
walk, bird watch, explore or relax around the campfire - you'll love
it here.
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Climb
the world's highest Sand Dunes.
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See
Humpback Whales frolic - June to October.
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Fraser
Island has the largest variety of natural flora growing in sand.
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Explore
eight of Fraser's forty freshwater lakes.
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Over
200km of waling tracks and trails to excite.
2002 Departures:
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February 8th & 22nd
March 7th & 21st
- April 2nd &
16th
- May 7th & 21st
- June 4th & 18th
- July 2nd & 16th
- August 6th &
20th
- September 3rd &
17th
- October 1st &
15th
- November 5th &
19th
- December 3rd &
12th
Cost:
A$770 per
person
(Children
under 14 - $500)
The 5-day Safari Departs - Brisbane - Noosa
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