From the South via Noosa and
the Freshwater Road - Plan B
If conditions are not right or safe at the Rainbow Beach 8 Mile rocks, Plan
B involves backtracking and taking the Freshwater Road.
- The Freshwater Road is mainly a sand track, very
similar to the roads on Fraser Island. It will require 4 wheel
drive and will add about 40 to 60 minutes to your travel time.
- Nevertheless, it will take you past a very grassy
picnic area, the delightful Freshwater Lake, some spectacular lookouts
and through some very picturesque rainforest. Hardly a penalty!
Driving Instructions:
- Proceed via Tewantin and the Cooloola
coloured sands as per How
to get to Fraser Island Plan A.
- The Freshwater Road starts on the eastern beach about 4km south of the
Cherry Venture wreck. The entrance is clearly signposted "Freshwater Lake 1.5km".
- The Freshwater Road brings you out onto the
main road to Gympie just a few km south of Rainbow Beach township.
- Turn right onto the bitumen road and drive carefully into Rainbow Beach. (Remember
you have low pressure in your tyres.)
- Just as you enter town, the National Parks Ranger's office will be
on your right. Call in here for your Fraser Island vehicle permit, tide tables and the latest info on
Fraser Island beach and track conditions.
- Continue into town, pass the Shell service station on your left (last
chance for mainland fuel; not cheap, but cheaper than on the island), pass the park on your left and turn left at the sign
to "Inskip Point".
- Continue as per How to get to Fraser Island Plan A.
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