Xcited replied:

Greg,
I would go the new tyres as so far this year we have had some good rain here in Gladstone and Fraser is just a stone through away. Also I was there after easter last year for ten days and all the tourist buses had cut up alot of the tracks. Making it a lot of fun for me, but boggy for others.

Hope you enjoy Fraser as much as we did...

Cheers
Brett

grege replied:

Brett,
Thanks for the advice.
Have a great Easter
Greg

Member - Andrew (Bris) replied:

Don't know about the tyres but I was up there a week ago - right in the middle of the cyclonic winds and rain. The beaches and tracks were really badly washed away. Take care, The conditions were quite rugged.

Must see spots -
Eli Creek - watch out for the crowds, but still great. We keep the flies we swat and feed the jungle perch from the boardwalk.
Lake McKenzie - beautiful, but crowded as well.
Lake Birrabeen - just as nice as McKenzie (my opinion), but much quieter.
Wangoolba Creek boardwalk is closed for renovations and extensions for another couple of months but some people do cross under the fence when there's noone working there (hint hint -try it on a weekend)
Lake Allom - see the turtles.
Indian Head at sunrise - best time to see it.
Happy Valley resort - huge meals and not too expensive.
The old McKenzie Wharf area on the west side of the island.
Sandy Cape Lighthouse - 1.2km walk in 1:9 grade. If you can get there. Be careful of the tides. Ngala Rocks bypass in January was easy, but after the recent bad weather and Easter crowds it may be a bit nasty.

Regardless of the weather it's still a beautiful place.

Alternatives for camping -

The new camping area at central station is handy to the lakes and is really well set up - highly recommended.

Dundubarra - not bad, but will be better when construction of the new toilets / showers is finished.

Have a good time.

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Member - Royce replied:

Depends on your tyre type and tread pattern. The lesser tread on deflated tyres might be better than more aggressive ones in the sand. The roots growing across the tracks can give your tyres a bashing. Maybe get the last out of the old ones and buy newies when you get back. I would.

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Member - Brian (Gold Coast) replied:

Add to the list;
Lake Boomanjin
Wathumba Creek
The Tourist drives are fun!!
Lake Garawongera
Hell.... everywhere you look is beautiful!!!!!!

Just treat it good, ok?
:-)

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