Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park

Tag-along tours are one of the many types of tours available that offer visitors a great Fraser Island experience. Photo: NPRSR

Survive your drive

Four-wheel-driving on Fraser Island can be dangerous.

Three people died in crashes on Fraser Island in 2009 alone, so take sand driving seriously.

• To help keep visitors safe, new laws are in place for 4WD hire vehicles. See the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) website for more information.
• Four-wheel-driving is different to driving a normal car and handling can be difficult. Slow down, pack light and store gear inside the car.
• Stick to the speed limit. In good conditions, 80 km/hr on the beach and 30 km/hr on inland tracks. Remember: slower is safer.
• For essential safety tips view the safety video Drive to survive on Fraser Island (Windows Media Video file, 2.1M)†
• Read the brochure Survive your drive on Fraser Island (PDF, 3.7M)*, for specific sand-driving tips for Fraser Island.
• For more information see driving on sand.

Conditions report

• Fraser Island conditions report (updated fortnightly) (PDF, 217K)*

Fraser Island dingoes

• Read more about the dingoes on Fraser Island
• Download: The dingoes of Fraser Island brochure (PDF, file unavailable)*
• View Channel 7’s Creek to Coast segment on dingoes

Facilities and activities

Book a campsite or vehicle access permit Key to symbols

Location

Approximately 300 km north of Brisbane

What's special

Long beaches, dramatic coloured-sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and pristine freshwater lakes and streams are some of Fraser Island’s spectacular natural features.

Useful links

• Fraser Island conditions report (updated fortnightly) (PDF, 217K)*
• Fraser Island map (PDF, 226K)*
• Fraser Island Visitor Guide (PDF, 2.8M)*
• Dingo safety video (Windows Media Video file, 2.1M)†
• About Fraser Island dingoes
• The dingoes of Fraser Island brochure (PDF, file unavailable)*
• Safety video clips
• Frequently asked questions
• Survive your drive on Fraser Island (PDF, 3.7M)*
• Fires prohibited regulatory notice (PDF, 53K)*
• Marine stingers warning notice (PDF, 146K)*
• Restricted access area on Indian Head (PDF, 136K)*
• Maheno access prohibited (PDF, 135K)*
• Fire management brochure (PDF, 261K)*
• Fraser Island publications
• Fraser Island World Heritage Area
• Fraser Island Great Walk
• Teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 247K)*
• Species lists

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