Blogs from Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 55

Had breakfast in Kellerman's restaurant, and Lorraine and Michelle got a note from the retarded kitchen hands that read "you'se are the hottest chicks ever" LOL!! Went off into the rainforest for a walk and then up to Lake Mackenzie where we could swim. The water was beautiful and clear at first where it's shallow and then it drops away and suddenly turns really dark, it looks quite stunning. We relaxed on the beach and took loads of stupid photos with a waterproof camera, then lunch and eventually back to Rainbow Beach. That evening we got the bus to Mackay, changing at Hervey Bay which looks like a dump, and where we watched the local teenagers do donuts in the bus car park. Eventually we arrived in Mackay which is a really quiet, typical country town ... read more

We've just got back from spending three days and two nights on Fraser Island. We joined a small group tour (12 other backpackers from all over the world) on wednesday morning. First, we were driven up to Rainbow Beach by our guide, Mark, in a 4WD minibus/serious truck. Fraser is an island made entirely of sand and accordingly there is no soil, let alone sealed roads. It is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site and reached by only by barge or boat. We spent most of the first day driving up the beach (100km+) taking in the "Maheno Shipwreck", stopping to swim in the crystal clear "Eli Creek" and finally whale, shark, turtle, dolphin, manta ray spotting (we saw the whole set) from the top of a rocky outcrop named "Indian Head" by Captain Cook. ... read more

Had a few stops on the way up to Fraser Island courtesy of my trusty Greyhound Bus Pass. I decided to see if I could catch some waves in Newcastle. However, the dude in the hostel that was going to teach me to surf felt that it was just a little too strong for a first timer and after a good walk along the front I was glad as I don't think I would have made it out of the water alive - leave those waves for the professionals!! Instead I made the most of some beautiful weather and went for a very short run off a very long pier!! Next stop, Sleepy Port MacQuarie. Although I only had an overnight stay here it was really quite sweet. One of the girls from the hostel and ... read more

Our trip to Frasier Island was fantastic. We went with an organised group in a 17 seater 4WD truck thing. The company we went with were called Trailblazer Tours and this is the exact tour we did: 99% of backpackers go for the self-drive tours and seem to enjoy it, mainly because of the cheap prices! However, with the guided tour: -All food cooked for you and included in price -All petrol included in price -Guide drives, much lower risk of getting stuck in sand, and no risk of having to pay for damage to jeep -Guide gets everyone up early and on the road, so you do LOADS more -Guide knows best times to get to each spot to avoid the crowds -Fridge to put your beer in !!!! -Guide is super knowledgable It's an ... read more