Post by: robndeb on May 03, 2016, 04:42:02 PM
Hello everyone we have just joined this web site it looks terrific.
In August we will be picking up our new "Lifestyle Hyper Camper", once all packed up we are heading for Fraser Island. As we have not been there before we are wondering what does one do when the low tide times are at 6pm? We are planning on getting the barge at Inskip Point, so do you go at 4 and camp close and then move on the next morning?
Our hybrid camper is about 20' in total length so hoping it will go over the dunes to those close by camps!
Would we be better to go over via the kingfisher bay barge and go the inland route?
Hoping someone can give us some advice
RobnDeb ??? :cheers:
Post by: banksy69 on May 03, 2016, 05:07:00 PM
Getting bogged, flat Tyre, trailer or car problems at hook point late in the arvo is not good = stuff all cars going that late.
I was at the Cape last weekend and the beach was good, but that can change overnight.
Post by: robndeb on May 03, 2016, 05:17:05 PM
If we did that and high tide is at 11am? would we get through?
Thanks RobnDeb
Post by: banksy69 on May 03, 2016, 06:18:03 PM
I thought the first barge from there was at 6am? Enough cars in a group and Costa will sometimes start early, ring and ask.
If we did that and high tide is at 11am? would we get through? Should but nothing is a given, seen that beach destroyed in one tide.
Tides are not all the same height, moon phase dictates how big they are. [make sure you look at the inskip tides]
A south or south easterly wind will also push the water further up the beach.
Where do you plan on stopping the first night?
Post by: robndeb on May 03, 2016, 07:17:35 PM
Also our camper is about 20' in length and we are not sure whether it would make it over the sand dunes that are at far southern camping areas?
we are not sure where the best place for us camping with the trailer would be
Thanks robndeb
Post by: GUEY on May 03, 2016, 08:09:08 PM
Coming home we had a high at 8.30 am. At 11.30am we cruised around Hook point no dramas. Just a bit of soft sand on the very southern point.
I'd be inclined to head over around 3pm and run the miners road. That will get you 18k up the beach and by that time a bit harder sand to run on for the rest of the way.
Bare in mind, that was with me getting towed from just south of Eurong, on and off the barge and through Inskip Point so a pretty heavy haul
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Post by: Rumpig on May 03, 2016, 08:17:13 PM
Post by: GUEY on May 03, 2016, 08:27:31 PM
Tide heights vary with the moon phases and wind conditions (as in continuos onshore strong winds blowing for days etc), so depending on exactly when you go depends on how big an issue timing around the high tide can be.Agree. And if going across from Kingfisher, the inland tracks can be a bit rough and slow going depending on the traffic they have seen leading up to when you go.
Post by: Nomad on May 03, 2016, 09:01:22 PM
I would stay in Rainbow the night and be on that first barge and then you have a couple of hours of good driving to get up to wherever it is you want to camp.
Fuel up in Rainbow and basic camp out at inskip for the night and your on your way in the morning.
Have a great trip
:cheers:
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Post by: edz on May 03, 2016, 11:21:41 PM
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Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on May 04, 2016, 05:54:18 AM
Bare in mind, that was with me getting towed from just south of Eurong, on and off the barge and through Inskip Point so a pretty heavy haul
I think I saw that. Anzac Day weekend? Strap let go coming off the barge?
Post by: GUEY on May 04, 2016, 05:56:34 AM
I think I saw that. Anzac Day weekend? Strap let go coming off the barge?That's the one
Post by: robndeb on May 04, 2016, 08:22:41 AM
Post by: Beachman on May 04, 2016, 03:13:18 PM
Plus at night it’s near impossible to find suitable/ideal camping grounds.
Post by: castlemaine49 on May 04, 2016, 03:17:45 PM
I would strongly recommend against towing a 20ft anything out of kingfisher. Not worth it. When you meet an oncoming vehicle on the mad mile shenanigans will ensue. The woongoolbva barge/road to central will be ok, but then you have to tow from central to the back beach the next day. Better to wait a night at inskip and make your early morning run up the beach to your campsite and do day trips on the inland tracks without towing. I tow on them to get to remoter parts, but it is never fun, especially performing passing manoeuvres with other trailers or busses.
I would strongly recommend taking GBC's advise. Have fun. Make sure you make it to Lake Wabby, a good walk but worth it.
Post by: barrel01 on May 04, 2016, 09:06:55 PM
The spots around camp zone 6 are good. Mine was just before the no camping sign just south of Cathedrals. Plenty of room for 2 camper trailers with some dune shelter.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/e2e641b56884c6d033261bbca0decf7a.jpg)
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Post by: Dogsbreakfast on May 08, 2016, 08:00:53 AM
There are heaps of easy access sites, correct tyre pressures on car and van = too easy.