Offline trip guide · K’gari 2026

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Trip at a glance

K’gari (Fraser Island) group trip · Thursday 1 to Monday 5 October 2026 · Waddy Point Top group area · four nights.

CampWaddy Point Top

AccessHigh-clearance 4WD

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Route and day plan

Thu 1 Oct · Main arrival

Rainbow Beach by 11:00 am; Inskip 11:45 am–12:15 pm; aim for the 12:30–1:00 pm barge. Use Hook Point inland road and target Waddy 4:45–5:30 pm.

Fri 2 Oct · Waddy and north

Keep the evening local/inland. The 7:04 pm low is after sunset; do not schedule beach driving from 5 pm onward.

Sat–Sun · Explore

Sandy Cape is an early-start, tide-dependent option. Sunday’s lakes plan should use the morning beach window.

Mon 5 Oct · Return

Pack by 6:30 am, leave Waddy around 7:00 am and allow time for the Hook Point queue.

Beach-driving tide windows

BOM Waddy Point predictions in AEST (UTC+10). These are planning bounds only: use daylight, leave time before dusk and follow signs and conditions.

Date	Daylight	All low tides	Practical window
Thu 1 Oct	5:27 am–5:46 pm	4:00 am · 5:33 pm	5:27–6:00 am · 3:33–5:15 pm
Fri 2 Oct	5:26 am–5:46 pm	4:41 am · 7:04 pm	5:26–6:41 am; no evening window
Sat 3 Oct	5:25 am–5:47 pm	5:41 am · 8:47 pm	5:25–7:41 am; evening low after dark
Sun 4 Oct	5:24 am–5:47 pm	7:15 am · 10:02 pm	5:24–9:15 am
Mon 5 Oct	5:23 am–5:47 pm	8:59 am · 10:56 pm	6:59–10:59 am

Vehicles, recovery and supplies

Every vehicle

High-clearance 4WD with low range
Rated front recovery points
Spare tyre, jack and suitable base
Tyre gauge/deflator and compressor access
Long-handled shovel
UHF radio — mandatory per vehicle

Group planning

Record actual optional gear in the group checklist: straps, tree protectors, shackles, MAXTRAX, repair kits and tools.
Use 4 L/person/day for five days as a water guide; record what is actually carried.
Plan space to carry rubbish out. Orchid may provide top-ups, lunch and ice but stock is not guaranteed.
Record camp batteries, powered fridges and other useful family items.

Camp and safety

Waddy Point Top

Fenced group area, flush toilets, tables, washing-up facilities and coin-operated hot showers. Treat tap water before drinking. No generator power; mobile coverage is generally unavailable.

Wongari safety

Keep children close, never feed or approach wongari, secure food and rubbish, do not run, and follow ranger directions. Keep the gate closed.

Before each drive: Check QPWS park alerts, ferry status, surf/access conditions and current tide information. Stop or use an inland alternative if conditions are not suitable.

Official sources

Pack revision: v2 · prepared 31 August 2026. This offline pack is a planning aid, not a substitute for current official conditions.

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