Palace Fraser Island self drive 4wd adventure operated by Nomads Fraser Island. Departs from Nomads Noosa or Rainbow beach. Includes beach camping in a pre set up camp site in 2 - 4 man tents. 3 day 2 nights + 2 nights at Nomads Noosa backpackers.
We recommend booking at Nomads Noosa as a pre night and post night for your convenience given the time of departure and return.
Please arrive at Nomads Noosa by 6pm for the compulsory Palace Fraser Island tour briefing (held in our KB's bar next to reception). (Please let us know if departing from Rainbow beach as we will need to send through the briefing details via email).
You'll get to meet your fellow travelers and get to know more about the awesome Fraser Island tour you'll be doing! This safety briefing will include driving tips, do's and don'ts and the drivers will fill in liability and insurance forms at this time as well. After the briefing, it's time to pack your small backpack, so you're all set for your early start the next morning!
Be ready for early morning starts so we can make the most of each day.
Depending on the weather, and the tide your guide will assess whether it is safe to travel on the beach or if we need to select an alternative route to our next destination– Lunch locations vary due to tides and weather conditions as well as your itinerary.
Your tents are set up for you along a designated camp site. Facilities include camp kitchen where you will enjoy preparing your meals with your fellow travellers.
Palace Fraser Tag along being a genuine Australian camping adventure on the beach just like the locals would enjoy.
Palace offers a genuine beach camping experience on Fraser Island The camsite is pre set dome tents (2 pax per tent) and includes: comfy foam camping mattress pillow and pillowcase sleeping bag
Tour departure points and times NOOSA from NOMADS NOOSA Backpackers - 6.30am RAINBOW BEACH - 9am pick up from BP Garage
Pre tour briefing This takes place at Nomads Noosa Backpackers at 6pm the night prior to departure Rainbow departures available. NOOSA is the preferred departure point as Nomads Noosa Hostel is based there, where the briefing takes place plus so much more for customers to do : Beautiful beaches Iconic beautiful National Park along the coast line Everglades Learn to surf etc
Customers departing from Rainbow are able to finish the tour in Noosa if heading South or if heading north, options to end the tour in Rainbow too.
BYO alcohol (please purchase the day before departure)
What's included 2 nights at Nomads Noosa backpackers in a mixed dorm room with ensuite shower and toilet (1 pre 1 post) Permits Ferry transfers Cars Food and water Fuel Port-a-loo toilet Car hire excess fee Tents Matress and pillow Sleeping bag: $20 cash deposit to be paid on day of departure (fully refundable when returned)
What's not included showers (true Australian Island camping experience. Guests will be swimming in freshwater lakes and creeks daily) We recommend you bring some snacks and soft drinks.
We aim to cover the following destinations during your stay on Fraser.
Lake MkKenzie Eli Creek Champagne Pools Lake Wabby Mahino Ship wreck Driving in land as well as along 75 mile beach
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DAY 1
The day is finally here, the first day of your awesome Fraser Island adventure with Palace. We'll depart from Nomads Noosa Backpackers nice & early at 6.30am. After we get your luggage into storage, you'll be heading towards Rainbow Beach where you'll be arriving after a 1.5-2hr drive. We stop here to collect our food and the 4WD's and that's it: we’re on our way to amazing Fraser Island. If departing from Rainbow beach, we will collect you from the BP Petrol station at 9am,
Before oyu hop on the ferry there will be an opportunity to purchase your alcohol and any snacks you wish to take.
We take the ferry from Rainbow Beach and land at Hook Point on the Southern tip of Fraser Island approximately 10 min later.
Stay overnight in your tents.
DAY 2
Your second day means another early start so you get to make the most of your time on the island! After breakfast (continental style breakfast - cereal, toasts, spread, tea & coffee), we continue your adventure on Fraser
Stay overnight in the same camp site.
DAY 3
Today, after breakfast we continue on our travels and after lunch, it's time to leave the island. A brief stop at Rainbow Beach before driving back to Nomads Noosa arriving anytime betwen 3.00 - 5.30pm to check back in for your Post nights and get ready for your post-tour party at KB’s bar. An amazing end to an amazing trip! Alternatively if you are leaving the tour in Rainbow beach we can drop you in town.
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DEPARTURE ADDRESS
44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads QLD, Australia
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Pickup Time | Pickup Locations |
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6:30 | 44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads QLD, Australia |
9:00 | BP Petrol station, Rainbow Beach Rd, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia |
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2 Reviews
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Friendly Crew
friendly crew and awesome experience
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Fraser Island Done Right
We were grouped with such an amazing crew and the guide was just the star