Beaches Backpackers - Fraser Safari
Experience Fraser Island your way with a 3 day/2 night self-drive 4WD Camping Safari.
Beaches Backpackers is the ONLY Company to offer the convenience and comfort of Base Camp!
The Price
$140 per person
Valid to 31 March 2008
Please note: This is a group package, there will be a minimum of 8 and up to 11 people per vehicle.
Example: You have 4 people in your group, atleast 4 additional people will be added to your group to fill the vehicle.
Package Includes
- 3 DAY/2 NIGHT Fraser Island self-drive Safari featuring Base Camp
- Toyota 4WD Troop Carrier (with roof racks for more room)
- Comprehensive vehicle & island briefing
- Camping gear including large dome tents, ground sheets, cooking gear, eskies and torches
- Return Ferry transfer to Fraser Island
- Itineraries, maps & tyre pressure gauges
Departure Details
Tours depart daily from Hervey Bay
Departure: 8:00am
Return time: 6:00pm
Essential Information
Vehicles:
Beaches Backpackers use Bay 4WD Hire for all of their 3 day/2 night Self-drive Safaris to Fraser Island. With over 25 years experience in Fraser Island 4WD hire, Bay 4WD supply well maintained and reliable Toyota Troop Carriers with seating up to 11 people.
Drivers:
Clients wishing to drive on Fraser Island must be 21 years or older and hold a
current and full drivers license. International drivers license are preferred.
Briefing times
6:30am day of departure
Additional Costs
ALL INCLUSIVE fee of $50.00 includes:
- Full tank of fuel
- Vehicle access fees
- Camping permits
- Comprehensive Insurance
- Roll Mat
- Insured luggage storage at Hervey Bay
- Ice on the first day of the Safari
Option of hiring a sleeping bag for $10.00
Bond:
A $750.00 security bond is required per vehicle. A copy of a nominated credit
card for this amount is kept until the vehicle is returned. On inspection of
the vehicle assuming there is no damage, this copy is returned.
Accommodation Information
Beaches Base Camp is a dedicated campsite, centrally located on the eastern beach of Fraser Island.
Base Camp is exclusive to Beaches backpackers and provides facilities to ensure your Fraser Island Safari is an adventure to remember.
It offers:- HOT showers
- Toilet facilities
- Large sheltered area
- BBQ's and picnic tables
- Shady camping ground
- Convenience store for ice, alcohol & supplies
Base camp means you only have to set up camp once during your 3 DAY/2 NIGHT Safari and because Base Camp is where all of the Beaches self drive Safaris meet, it is also a great place to meet traveler's and share your adventures!
Beaches Base Camp benefits you:- No night time toilet expeditions through the scrub
- Shelter from the rain and sun
- Less time setting up = more time to explore Fraser!
What to Bring
Small pack with enough gear for 3 days, camera, sleeping bag (available for hire from Beaches Hervey Bay), insect repellent & sunscreen, a sense od adventure
