Fraser Island and Children?

Travel Info
Hi,

I'm curious about Fraser Island, what there is to do, what's the MUST do's, can you take a camping trailer there?

Also, I'm concerned about the dingos (I have 2 children 8 & 9). Has anyone had any negative encounters with dingos whilst on the island? What happend & how did you deal with it?

Travel Tips

Fraser island is ok, wouldnt recommend a camping trailer though, some places are difficult to even get a 4x4 around.

If your kids are easily bored in the car then this probably isnt the best place to take them as everywhere takes ages to get to even though it doesnt seem far on the map. There isnt a great deal to do there either, but in saying that it is a great place to see.

as for dingos we saw one whilst we were in the car and evidence that two walked by our tent overnight (footprints) but there are specialist camping sites for families that are fenced off so dingos cant get in.

If you do go make sure you visit lake mckenzie, its amazing!

Hope this helps Source(s): my trip to fraser island may 2005

Other Travel Tips
Dingos weren't a problem. I ran into a couple looking for food outside the hotel. They didn't try to get me or anything.

Fraser Island is boring, I wouldn't recommend it.
I was at Fraser Island on Saturday ad I could not think of a better Holiday spot for a family... If you don't feed or leave food out dingos will not b a problem... But talk to staff or park ranger about this they are very helpful...

Have a good hoilday you and your family will love it...
It depends on whether you want to go camping or to stay at the Kingfisher Island resort.

If you want to go camping, call up the State and National Parks department and ask - they will send you a great package of information about how to navigate, how to drive, where to go and what to do. I know you need a camping permit and possibly a driving permit to stay on the island - that information should be included too.

The dingos.... there is little problem with them. Don't feed them, that's the best advice, and leave them alone. Make sure that your food is packed up tight and that you don't leave anythign that may be tempting for them around. And whatever you do, don't go chasing them or disturb them. But that's just common sense.

Give a call to the national parks mob and they'll be able to help you out with any questions you have.