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Pack-free Camping: Blue Lakes Eco Hike - 3 Days
3 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
DAY 1 - 13.5km
Start your adventure with an experience of a lifetime. Take a Fraser Dingo 4WD transfer to the Dilli Village Great Walk access point to begin the hike. In the morning hikers are able to leave their overnight bags with clothing etc. with the Fraser Dingo transfer vehicle to be dropped at their camp later in the day. This lets hikers carry day packs with necessities, such as water, snacks and rain jackets. Begin the 6.3km hike through spectacular forest to Lake Boomanjin. Once arrived enjoy the lake and eat your packed lunch. After lunch continue hiking another 7.2km to Lake Benaroon where the camp is set up and the support crew have the makings of dinner and overnight bags waiting.
DAY 2 - 14.1km
Wake up to the peaceful serenity of the bush, enjoy a light breakfast and morning swim in the lake before embarking on the second day of the hike. In the morning you will hike 7.5km, via Lake Birribeen to Central Station, where lunch will be provided. After lunch you will then hike 6.6km to Lake McKenzie, via Basin Lake. Once you've reached Lake McKenzie you can enjoy a peaceful afternoon swim and watch the sunset. Enjoy to cook up a camp meal with all the makings provided.
DAY 3 - 15.1km
Wake up for sunrise on the beautiful famous Lake McKenzie and start the morning with a fresh swim and quick breakfast before beginning the last day of hiking. After breakfast you will hike 12km to Lake Wabby, where you can have a bush picnic lunch at the Lake Wabby Hikers camp. You will then be able to relax in the afternoon, take a swim in Lake Wabby and enjoy before returning. Hikers will do a short walk from Lake Wabby back to the Eastern Beach where the 4WD transfer awaits. The 4WD will take you back to the Kingfisher Barge landing where you will be able to enjoy an afternoon drink at the Jetty Hut before boarding the barge to return to Hervey Bay!
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Start your adventure with an experience of a lifetime. Take a Fraser Dingo 4WD transfer to the Dilli Village Great Walk access point to begin the hike. In the morning hikers are able to leave their overnight bags with clothing etc. with the Fraser Dingo transfer vehicle to be dropped at their camp later in the day. This lets hikers carry day packs with necessities, such as water, snacks and rain jackets. Begin the 6.3km hike through spectacular forest to Lake Boomanjin. Once arrived enjoy the lake and eat your packed lunch. After lunch continue hiking another 7.2km to Lake Benaroon where the camp is set up and the support crew have the makings of dinner and overnight bags waiting.
DAY 2 - 14.1km
Wake up to the peaceful serenity of the bush, enjoy a light breakfast and morning swim in the lake before embarking on the second day of the hike. In the morning you will hike 7.5km, via Lake Birribeen to Central Station, where lunch will be provided. After lunch you will then hike 6.6km to Lake McKenzie, via Basin Lake. Once you've reached Lake McKenzie you can enjoy a peaceful afternoon swim and watch the sunset. Enjoy to cook up a camp meal with all the makings provided.
DAY 3 - 15.1km
Wake up for sunrise on the beautiful famous Lake McKenzie and start the morning with a fresh swim and quick breakfast before beginning the last day of hiking. After breakfast you will hike 12km to Lake Wabby, where you can have a bush picnic lunch at the Lake Wabby Hikers camp. You will then be able to relax in the afternoon, take a swim in Lake Wabby and enjoy before returning. Hikers will do a short walk from Lake Wabby back to the Eastern Beach where the 4WD transfer awaits. The 4WD will take you back to the Kingfisher Barge landing where you will be able to enjoy an afternoon drink at the Jetty Hut before boarding the barge to return to Hervey Bay!
Included
- All meals and drinks (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, snacks and nibbles, complimentary glass of red, white wine or beer with dinner), water will be available to fill your bottle from each night at camp.
- Round trip barge and 4WD transfer
- Carry and drop off of overnight bags
- Camp set up and meal preparation
- Tents and equipment - sleeping bags, comfy sleeping mats, camp pillows & pillow slip. Please note our prices are based on twin share - 1 tent set up for 2 persons, if you require otherwise please let us know, there may be a charge for requiring a single tent)
- Detailed information and personal guide - hiker information, safety briefing, maps and itineraries, hikers camp permits included.
- Vehicle parking and storage of larger bags at our office.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Suitable walking/ hiking shoes
- Overnight bag (transferred by the guide) - this should be a small bag containing belongings you will need at the hikers camps after your day(s) of walking. This could include: sleeping bag liner, warm overnight clothes, pillow (we provide a blow up camp pillow and slip), personal belongs, pack towel (easy drying), spare change of clothes. No suitcases - soft bags only.
- USB Power Pack - to charge your phone or camera as there will be no access to electricity on the island.
- Torch - head torch is recommended (we provide small lanterns around camp)
- Day pack with essentials - you will carry this as you walk, this could include: camera, phone, swimmers/pack towel, torch, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, reusable water bottle to carry water during the day approx. (1.5 ltr), or a water reservoir.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Children minimum age 12 and must be accompanied by an adult
- Min 4 people required to operate this hike, max 6 people per hike. If you are a solo hiker please enquire and we can book you onto a hike with others.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Bush drop toilets, no showers, no electricity
- Hike departs from the Fraser Dingo 4WD Adventures office in Urangan, Hervey Bay, at approx 8am for your 4WD transfer to the Island (If you have pre arranged, it is possible to get a pick up from your hotel/ hostel in Hervey Bay *may cost extra).
- The 4WD transfer goes from the Fraser Dingo 4WD Adventures office to the River Heads Barge and then onto Fraser Island to your hiking destination. Hiking on Fraser Island is subject to the Great Walk hiking tracks being open, keeping the tracks open is based on a precipitation level, due to fire safety. This is monitored by Queensland National Parks, as they can close the hiking tracks with little notice especially in the warmer months of Nov - March, therefore we only run this hike from March to October to ensure safety and confirmation.
- However in the event of a track closure or dangerous weather conditions, beyond our control, Fraser Island Hiking will offer a full refund or an alternative option (such as a 4WD hire or tag along tour - costs may apply).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Features
Tourism
45%
Sport
40%
Cultural
35%
Original
30%
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