How to Camp & 4wd Fraser Island

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @joshmcguire5422
    @joshmcguire5422 Před 2 lety +15

    Great video mate. I found that the HEMA map app was really useful. Or just any up to date map that gives locations for toilets, fresh water lakes that are always a treat, fuel stops and areas that are closed off. Bonus with the HEMA app is it give you the gps location of where you are on their map so you can roughly figure out where you are.

  • @brianpointing4205
    @brianpointing4205 Před 29 dny

    Thank you for the very informative talk on Fraser TG AND MAC. You have given me some ideas on what I need to see this beautiful part of Queensland.

  • @LordKivuli
    @LordKivuli Před 2 lety +8

    here's a tip we worked out pretty quickly... from Eurong take the inner rainforest road and not the main beach road, it also goes to a few lakes but you end up at Lake McKenzie. When you leave and go back to the main beach you are going downhill... the weight of your car will give you momentum to get through the soft sand, less strain on it... if you go uphill from the beach to Lake McKenzie then as you drive through the soft sand it is more of a strain... and definitely watch out for the large truck/buses from the resorts...

  • @mikemorgan4670
    @mikemorgan4670 Před 2 lety +7

    Well done Buddy. I've watched all of your island's content, plus other creators, and this vid was extremely comprehensive. Very inspiring. Thanks.

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks as always mate !!

    • @mikemorgan4670
      @mikemorgan4670 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TJANDMAC I think the format has some legs for other locals. Especially for is non Aussies. Just sayin. 😉

  • @dennisdwiky
    @dennisdwiky Před 2 lety +5

    Talk about timing! Currently in progress of organising our trip, this is definitely going to help! Thanks

  • @10mwtp
    @10mwtp Před 2 lety +1

    Sandy cape light house and bunkers. 100% must do!

  • @Buckers1313
    @Buckers1313 Před 10 měsíci

    My AWD forester would disagree about what can be driven on there 😉 thanks for sharing some ideas for the next trip

  • @rgks1984
    @rgks1984 Před 2 lety +3

    Great vid TJ, have been a few times myself but never seen such a short video cover so much good stuff. Well done! Have just bought a D23 so keen to see how it goes next time I’m there!

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Rob ! yeah you will have a great time, it will do awesome :)

  • @baileygainsford6895
    @baileygainsford6895 Před 2 lety +3

    Did a week on Fraser beginning of last month for a week wasn’t long enough had a absolute blast already planning next trip up

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +3

      I know right ! So much to do and see

  • @yeahmate94
    @yeahmate94 Před 2 lety +3

    Took a stock hilux over there recently and had a ball, didn’t get bogged once but all rain helped.
    Great tips in this video! Tides are big one.

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah it’s not as scary as people think 😝

  • @daniellablee6682
    @daniellablee6682 Před 2 lety +5

    No me canso de sorprenderme lo lindo que es tu pais ,que germodos lugares .mira que aca en 🇦🇷 tenemos los 4 climas mar,montañeas ,selva,desierto de todo.hay que darle gracias a Dios por lo que creo.ojala lo empezemos a cuidar.gracias por el video saludos👍🍻

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +5

      sí ! ¡Tengo mucha suerte de vivir aquí! Gracias por ver :)

  • @stevekeenes4030
    @stevekeenes4030 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks TJ, heading there next year, plenty of time to prep, but this gives me a pretty clear idea of what to do, see and expect.

  • @Jak3yyyy
    @Jak3yyyy Před 2 lety +2

    Pretty spot on mate! Forgot to mention to the Tailor fishing season from August to October.

  • @gregsargeant9954
    @gregsargeant9954 Před 2 lety +2

    A well put together travel doco for Fraser Island

  • @tolzyt5338
    @tolzyt5338 Před 2 lety +2

    Great coverage mate. Very helpful info. One of the best I’ve seen 🤙

  • @nathantoby8494
    @nathantoby8494 Před 2 lety +2

    Crazy good video. You’re the best 4wd/ outdoor channel on CZcams. Thanks for the videos mate. Get back to Newcastle soon!

  • @davidmcc3492
    @davidmcc3492 Před 2 lety +2

    Seen you and the crew when you were filming this around Orchid Beach area a few times. Love your work, Keep the vids coming. Can never have too much Fraser content 👌

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      thanks so much David ! agreed ! love the place :)

  • @kano86_4x4_explore
    @kano86_4x4_explore Před rokem

    Heading up Saturday morning can't wait although the weather predicted is not sounding good, anyone Heading up there next week.

  • @thealterator
    @thealterator Před 2 lety +1

    that shot from 14:27 was mint.

  • @thealterator
    @thealterator Před 2 lety +1

    the K'gari tourism team should link to this video

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Maybe they should !! :)

  • @LordKivuli
    @LordKivuli Před 2 lety +2

    we worked out if you go on the car ferry try not to be the first 3 cars... the ocean salt water splashes up through the barge ramp hinge and hits underneath your 4wd... and the other reason is sometimes after they lower the ramp in the last 100m or so people get excited and start their 4wds up... the barge guy told us a few times each year someone goes dukes of hazard over the ramp into the ocean... as soon as we got off we just pulled over and let everyone race off... otherwise you'll get the road ragers tailgating you... one more thing... the high tide road from the ferry drop off to Eurong... is corrugated mix of road base and dirt... probably not more than 40 on the road otherwise you can tear holes in your tyres.... we saw the guys who raced off from the ferry about 10 mins later.. 8 x 4WDs all changing tyres...

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      haha actually i do remember how bad that inland bypass was ! so rough ! good info thanks mate !

  • @craigpaul2902
    @craigpaul2902 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool vid.
    I used the taxi last Easter when I hiked the Fraser Island Great Walk. Great service but very busy so you need to book in advance. Look them up online then call to book.

  • @kano86_4x4_explore
    @kano86_4x4_explore Před rokem +1

    Can't wait we're going in three weeks to do a full tour of the island

  • @doitonall4s4x4
    @doitonall4s4x4 Před 2 lety

    Great vid TJ,
    I just got back from the island after 10 nights at cathedral beach camp grounds,
    A great camp ground,
    Dingo fence all round so great for families with small children,
    We even did a shed life session with some cold one's, installing some canopy lights,
    And yes I did see the taxi, I had to take a double look 🤣,
    After 10 days on the island we still ran out of time to see things,
    Valley of the giants is a great run,
    6hr round trip from cathedrals,
    Fuel is $3.20 a litre ATM,
    So that hit hard
    Cheers mate,
    Keep the vids coming our way,

  • @migthestig6516
    @migthestig6516 Před 2 lety +2

    Perfect timing, head out next weekend for the first time! Thanks for all the advice TJ, keen to finally go

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +3

      Get over there ! Great spot 😁

    • @migthestig6516
      @migthestig6516 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TJANDMAC certainly looks like it. Been a bucket list location for ages! Now that I’ve got my own 4WD it’s time for a good send, but want to go back in the summer with a bit more time than what I’ve got this time (4days)

    • @KaizenOz
      @KaizenOz Před 2 lety +1

      Im heading there next weekend too for the first time, and new to 4x4 😆

    • @intimatespearfisher
      @intimatespearfisher Před 5 měsíci

      @@migthestig6516 Been back yet?

  • @stuartpilling6190
    @stuartpilling6190 Před rokem

    Fun fact. I grew up in Maryborough in the 70's. The original barge used to run from Urangan to Wathumba ck.

  • @jeremyharris4415
    @jeremyharris4415 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic video T J it looks fantastic it’s one of the islands I have not been on I used to go onto Bribie island a lot. Looking forward to watching your next video mate take care

  • @andrewschofield3032
    @andrewschofield3032 Před 2 lety +1

    Comprehensive mate! Covered heaps! 👌🏼

  • @jakoj2098
    @jakoj2098 Před 2 lety +1

    great tips I went from Eurong to Sandy Cape and back in 1 day but that was 6am leave 1pm return and tides perfect getting dark on arrival back. big day. account for Nigala rookies to block the track.

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety

      I know right 😅 in a perfect world you’d make it easy but something normally holds ya up !

  • @peterrichardson8671
    @peterrichardson8671 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s an extraordinary place to camp.

  • @declanlynch6278
    @declanlynch6278 Před 2 lety +1

    Been to Fraser Island heaps myself and haven't seen anything. Also saw you guys there when you recorded this video, we camped at Waddy Point for the clean up and the week after.

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Ahh true ! Yeah that was actually few days before we went 😎

  • @vevohoeyo
    @vevohoeyo Před 2 lety +1

    Normally I give u guys shit for not letting your tyres down enough but this video was a cracker mate. I leant more about Fraser island in a few moments than I thought I would care about.

  • @michaelwest6897
    @michaelwest6897 Před 2 lety +1

    Im planning a trip over there from Perth

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      wow ! big trip! you will love it :)

  • @finnmccauley-egan6737
    @finnmccauley-egan6737 Před 2 lety +1

    headed over not long ago during the spell of bad weather, was amazing but not the best when the swags were floating. Plus ended up destroying the rig haha

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      oh yeah, the weather can ruin it !

  • @markforster913
    @markforster913 Před 2 lety +2

    You need to do some videos like this on the Victorian High Country in late Autumn 🍂

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      I need a more powerful engine for that 😅 but keen !

  • @withinmylife
    @withinmylife Před rokem

    Great info for a first timer. Thanks!!!

  • @Lukebarker_n70
    @Lukebarker_n70 Před 2 lety

    5 times to Frazer island and first time driving around Frazer can look at most of the island in a week

  • @doggit5362
    @doggit5362 Před 2 lety +1

    Love ya work tj 👍

  • @fatmanoverlanding
    @fatmanoverlanding Před 2 lety

    Extremely helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.👍

  • @Australian_Outdoor_man
    @Australian_Outdoor_man Před 2 lety +1

    Magic place . Love it. Great info mate. Travel safe.👍❤️🇦🇺🍺

  • @michaelwalkley2765
    @michaelwalkley2765 Před 2 lety +1

    Bought a 4wd recently and im already planning on a Fraser trip after I've made sure the patrol can handle it haha. Cheers for the video mate

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Michael ! Patrol will be fine 💪

    • @LordKivuli
      @LordKivuli Před 2 lety

      at rainbow beach there is an underbody car wash you park on this grill and it shoots water up underneath... they also have a pressure cleaner... got more off using the pressure cleaner just crawl right underneath and go nuts... there can be a queue though so we went at night after the last ferry which i think is 5pm...

    • @michaelwalkley2765
      @michaelwalkley2765 Před 2 lety

      @@LordKivuli thanks mate, I'll keep that in mind too

  • @SamYoung4x4
    @SamYoung4x4 Před 2 lety +1

    Another gangster edit homie, frothing!

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks ma dude , you were just 3 days early 😂 and I fluked the weather again haha

  • @Derek8888
    @Derek8888 Před 2 lety +1

    One day I’ll get there

  • @benraynbird4859
    @benraynbird4859 Před 2 lety +1

    U showed my place up there

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      ahh nice ! in Orchid beach ?

  • @MrBlakey18
    @MrBlakey18 Před 2 lety +1

    Great info TJ!

  • @keilfestin4606
    @keilfestin4606 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video mate good info

  • @michaelfox7125
    @michaelfox7125 Před 2 lety

    Love all your videos mate

  • @georgesdesk
    @georgesdesk Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, informative no funny stuff, good job 👍

  • @mickhutterer9105
    @mickhutterer9105 Před 2 lety +2

    Have been thinking an option next trip to Fraser or Madigan Line(slightly different). Info provided really great, better than other you tube episodes. One question is camp fires are they allowed in designated points/fire pits or has this been restricted totally. Fantastic episode others have been lacking more focused on scenery than experience.

    • @andrewwilliams9771
      @andrewwilliams9771 Před 2 lety +2

      Campfires are only allowed in the campfire rings provided at Waddy point. you can use contained stoves that use heat beads in other areas, but no fire pits or open fires. All the info is on the parks website.

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety

      @@andrewwilliams9771 Thankyou Andrew

    • @mickhutterer9105
      @mickhutterer9105 Před 2 lety +1

      @@andrewwilliams9771 Thanks for that :)

  • @aydenbrodsky9551
    @aydenbrodsky9551 Před 2 lety +1

    Not that there's not enough videos on the place already I was actually really hoping you'd post one on it this will be our next spot of choice for the fam

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep get over there! Great spot 😎

  • @hadilkada6545
    @hadilkada6545 Před rokem

    Amazing video mate 👌👌

  • @jessetink3753
    @jessetink3753 Před 2 lety +2

    Yeah thanks for the video mate very informative. Is there any free camping on Fraser at all?
    Cheers 🍻

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Not really, supposed to camp in designated zones 😎

  • @ethang765
    @ethang765 Před 2 lety +1

    west coast is the best 👌🏼

  • @shaddonaghue
    @shaddonaghue Před 2 lety +1

    Great info mate 👌👌🤠

  • @brentmcd12
    @brentmcd12 Před 2 lety

    great video ! 😎🤙🛻 very well explained ! 🌅

  • @reddo84
    @reddo84 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice work. Should get you a few views

  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 Před 2 lety

    Thanks mate. 👍🏻🙏🦘

  • @SHOCKcustoms
    @SHOCKcustoms Před 2 lety +1

    Is the local copper still a big fan of the brewski? Saw him sucking beers on duty and heard some stories about his form!

  • @dolguldur4706
    @dolguldur4706 Před 2 lety +2

    TRAILOR 🤘🏻😆
    NECASSARY 🤘🏻😬

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      yeah I need a proof reader, I will do better next time :)

    • @dolguldur4706
      @dolguldur4706 Před 2 lety

      @@TJANDMAC no worry mate...we all know what happen when having a bit extra beer hanging out with friends 😆

  • @SamMarkham
    @SamMarkham Před 2 lety +1

    No open fires allowed apart from the designated fire ring areas

  • @jesse.maunsell4220
    @jesse.maunsell4220 Před rokem

    What's the name of some of the air bnb you've stayed at?

  • @dylanevans6063
    @dylanevans6063 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey TJ great vid, whats the go with camp fires? are they allowed/in a fire pit? can you use gas cookers/BBQ?

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah the rules vary , but pretty sure you can use your own fire pit at the moment 😎

  • @franko707
    @franko707 Před 2 lety +3

    It's illegal to be this early hahah

  • @jakoj2098
    @jakoj2098 Před 2 lety +1

    is there a vid for the boat landing trip

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep czcams.com/video/_KDYErDRM2Y/video.html

  • @laurin023
    @laurin023 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Im driving a 2004 Mitsubishi outlander 4WD , do you guys think thats possible to drive on the Island ?

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 4 měsíci

      As long as it is not AWD , just let the tyres right down 💪

  • @jesseripley7908
    @jesseripley7908 Před rokem

    Does anyone know which Airbnb they stayed in? Or any good ones on the island for group of 8+

  • @leemcclounan7183
    @leemcclounan7183 Před 2 lety

    I've been to Fraser Island 6 times and I'm about to go again in August what do you think the best stuff to do is

  • @jacobjonm0511
    @jacobjonm0511 Před 2 lety

    I got a Subaru Forester 2003. Is that enough to do the island? I am not trying to do any hardcore stuff. Just driving around the beach line.

  • @chrisstevens2663
    @chrisstevens2663 Před 7 měsíci

    Where are the cameras on Fraser

  • @ugyennorbulhendup1707
    @ugyennorbulhendup1707 Před měsícem

    Can a 2015 Range Rover sport do Fraser Island with ease ?

  • @nick_patrol4x413
    @nick_patrol4x413 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey TJ,
    Do you guys treat the underneath of your cars to prevent rust? Or do you just wash the heck out of them when you return to the mainland?
    Cheers mate,
    Nick

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +2

      Hey Nick , usually gets a good wash and I flush the chassis every time I wash the car 😁

    • @nick_patrol4x413
      @nick_patrol4x413 Před 2 lety

      @@TJANDMAC nice mate , great Chanel and awesome rigs.

  • @sam5582
    @sam5582 Před 5 měsíci

    is there shower places at camping sites? thanks

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 5 měsíci

      Some of them have a cold shower from memory 🤔

  • @benmorrison9004
    @benmorrison9004 Před 2 lety

    Isn't Fraser a "no fire" area as well??

  • @Anglesandacid
    @Anglesandacid Před 2 lety

    Hi TJ, can I ask what kind of insect repellent you found to work on those horse flies at Fraser?

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety

      Bushman’s did the trick

  • @neilwallbridge8226
    @neilwallbridge8226 Před 2 lety +1

    Don’t forget to take your own recovery gear.

  • @danielsundberg1977
    @danielsundberg1977 Před 2 lety +1

    Firewood?? Fire in Fraser, bit of a sore point??

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah copped major bush fires not long ago

  • @mickc636
    @mickc636 Před 2 lety +1

    "Actuary" = noun: a person who compiles and analyses statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      YEAH I had some spelling errors here I will admit I need a proof reader if that's what your referring to :)

  • @flippers160
    @flippers160 Před 2 lety +2

    why am i so early

  • @OverTheHillsAdventures
    @OverTheHillsAdventures Před 2 lety +1

    What if i have a trailer instead of trailor 😝

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      getting hammered for not proof reading :) ill do better next time haha

  • @OddsockProductions
    @OddsockProductions Před 2 lety +1

    Bloody feather foot in your video

  • @themechanicsingh4159
    @themechanicsingh4159 Před 2 lety

    Where’s the land cruiser

  • @sheraansadik4689
    @sheraansadik4689 Před 2 lety +1

    Cracka vid but bro mad spelling mistakes on this 🤣

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha probably 😬 I need a proof reader 🤣

  • @deekonbrydson8464
    @deekonbrydson8464 Před 2 lety +1

    2nd to comment

  • @keyojack2010
    @keyojack2010 Před 2 lety +2

    TJ visiting his birth right afforded to him by his middle name.

  • @nathandawes2506
    @nathandawes2506 Před 2 lety

    You missed spelt Hervey Bay.

    • @TJANDMAC
      @TJANDMAC  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I’m an idiot , need a proof reader 😝

  • @Wogboy2
    @Wogboy2 Před 2 lety

    Talk so much in the video just crack on with it man

  • @alren8477
    @alren8477 Před 2 lety

    Another craker video