Fraser Island

So the night before we left for Fraser island we got a full briefing of our 4WD and our itinerary. There were 11 of us, 5 scottsman, Korean, Japaniese, the Dutch Rudders again and us. We were packed into a Toyota Land Crusier which is considered an 11 seater.

So the next morning we were off bright and earlier to Fraser Island. We took the ferry across and then in our first 20min of driving on the great sandy beaches we encountered car troubles, over heating. We didnt stop the car until the full smell of burning was intense and the alarm went off in the car because the temp was at 110 degrees! Not good. After pulling the coolant top off way to early and coolant spirting out of the car like a geiser, we were lucky enough for a highway patrol car to come by and fill us back up with coolant. We were then on our way after one more quick stop to let the car cool down.

Our first destination was Lake Wabby for a couple of hours and then on to our Aboriginal campground, camp Kagari.

The driving was full on 4wd driving at parts and on the beach it was just amazing. The fact that the beach is the main road on the island is incredible, its the 75 mile highway, and its beach the whole way.

The second day we spent at Eli creek during the day and one to another campground that night. Getting to the campground was 4wd the whole way. Pretty exciting.

And the last day was the best. They definately save the best for last. It was Lake Mackensy. It is absolutely beautiful. The water is crystal blue and just incredible. We definately could have stayed longer.

Our way back was plauged with car trouble once again with us stopping about 6 times on the way to the ferry. We finally got back an hour late but luckily the car was in perfect condition so we didnt have any charges.