Pippies 3 Day/2 Night K’gari (Fraser Island) 4×4 Beach Driving and Camping Adventure from Rainbow Beach
by Pippies K'gari (Fraser Island) Adventures
Overview
This 3 day and 2 night tour on K’gari (Fraser Island) starts from Rainbow Beach and includes guided 4×4 beach driving and camping with Pippies. Participants can choose to drive a tag-along 4×4 vehicle under the supervision of an experienced guide. The tour visits freshwater lakes and ancient rainforests, including a swim at Lake McKenzie, known for its clear blue water and very pure white sand. Guests bathe in the natural rock pools at the Champagne Pools. Along 75 Mile Beach, the group views the Maheno shipwreck near the coloured sand cliffs. The tour includes floating down Eli Creek on inflatable tubes. Wild dingoes are observed in their natural environment. Camping equipment includes a sleeping bag and pillow, and free hot showers are available. Meals provided each day include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Inskip Point to Lake McKenzie
Depart Pippies Beachhouse at 7am for a 20-minute barge crossing from Inskip Point to Fraser Island. Drive along the first section of 75 Mile Beach to Eurong, then proceed inland towards Lake McKenzie. Arrive at Lake McKenzie and swim in the lake’s very pure, clear water.
90 min
Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek
Drive to Central Station for lunch and a walk along the waters of Wanggoolba Creek. Learn about Fraser Island’s history before it was protected. Afterwards, drive back to 75 Mile Beach and continue to Pippies camp.
120 min
Campsite and Corrigin Sandblow
Arrive at the campsite to rest after the day’s activities. Then walk up to Corrigin Sandblow for sunset; Pippies is the only tour with access. Dinner is a shared BBQ followed by socialising around the campfire or under the covered seating area.
720 min
Champagne Pools
Wake early for a simple breakfast of toast and cereal before driving north. Arrive at Champagne Pools to experience waves crashing into natural rock pools, creating the bubbly effect. Then return to the vehicles for a short drive to the next stop.
120 min
Eli Creek Float
A short drive along the beach reaches Eli Creek, the biggest creek on Eastern Beach. Visitors can walk the boardwalk carrying a rubber ring and float down the peaceful waters. Each hour, Eli Creek releases as much as 4 million litres of fresh water flowing into the ocean.
120 min
Maheno Shipwreck and The Pinnacles
Drive a short distance from Eli Creek and the camp to the Maheno shipwreck. Observe the rusted wreck against the sea and coloured sands as the sun sets. Then make a brief stop at The Pinnacles sand formation on the way back to camp, showcasing Fraser Coast’s coloured sands.
60 min
Lake Wabby and Return
After a simple breakfast, drive down Eastern Beach to Lake Wabby’s entrance. Walk 40-45 minutes along a sand track through bush to the Hammerstone Sandblow and Lake Wabby, Fraser Island’s deepest lake, where a swim is possible. After lunch on the beach, return to the barge and Rainbow Beach, stopping to look for the Eugarie and learn the meaning of 'Pippies.' Arrive back at Pippies Beachhouse between 1pm and 4:30pm, depending on tides, for the final night with the group.
180 min
Meeting point
Pippies Beachhouse Reception. Please make sure you meet us before 4pm the day before departure.
End point
Pippies Beachhouse Reception. Please make sure you meet us before 4pm the day before departure.
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Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.