Palace Adventures by Nomads
Fraser Island Self Drive 4WD Tour
Palace Fraser Island self drive 4wd adventure operated by Nomads Fraser Island. Departs from Nomads Noosa or Rainbow beach. Includes beach camping in a pre set up camp site in 2-4 man tents. 3 day 2 nights (excludes accomodation in Noosa).
Description
Starts: Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
Ends: Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
We recommend booking at Nomads Noosa as a pre night and post night for your convenience given the time of departure and return.
Please arrive at Nomads Noosa by 6pm for the compulsory Palace Fraser Island tour briefing (held in our KB’s bar next to reception). (Please let us know if departing from Rainbow beach as we will need to send through the briefing details via email).
You’ll get to meet your fellow travelers and get to know more about the awesome Fraser Island tour you’ll be doing! This safety briefing will include driving tips, do’s and don’ts and the drivers will fill in liability and insurance forms at this time as well. After the briefing, it’s time to pack your small backpack, so you’re all set for your early start the next morning!
Be ready for early morning starts so we can make the most of each day.
Depending on the weather, and the tide your guide will assess whether it is safe to travel on the beach or if we need to select an alternative route to our next destination– Lunch locations vary due to tides and weather conditions as well as your itinerary.
Your tents are set up for you along a designated camp site. Facilities include camp kitchen where you will enjoy preparing your meals with your fellow travellers.
Palace Fraser Tag along being a genuine Australian camping adventure on the beach just like the locals would enjoy.
Palace offers a genuine beach camping experience on Fraser Island The camsite is pre set dome tents (2 pax per tent) and includes: comfy foam camping mattress pillow
Tour departure points and times NOOSA from NOMADS NOOSA Backpackers – 6.30am RAINBOW BEACH – 9am pick up from BP Garage
Pre tour briefing This takes place at Nomads Noosa Backpackers at 6pm the night prior to departure Rainbow departures available. NOOSA is the preferred departure point as Nomads Noosa Hostel is based there, where the briefing takes place plus so much more for customers to do : Beautiful beaches Iconic beautiful National Park along the coast line Everglades Learn to surf etc
Customers departing from Rainbow are able to finish the tour in Noosa if heading South or if heading north, options to end the tour in Rainbow too.
BYO alcohol
What’s included Permits Ferry transfers Cars Food and water Fuel Port-a-loo toilets
What’s not included showers (true Australian Island camping experience. Guests will be swimming in freshwater lakes and creeks daily) We recommend you bring some snacks and soft drinks. Optional sleeping bag hire: $20 hire fee with $10 refunded on return to Noosa $20 Car hire excess fee for passengers and drivers
We aim to cover the following destinations during your stay on Fraser.
Lake MkKenzie Eli Creek Indian Heads Champagne Pools Lake Wabby Mahino Ship wreck Driving in land as well as along 75 mile beach
Day 1
The day is finally here, the first day of your awesome Fraser Island adventure with Palace. We’ll depart from Nomads Noosa Backpackers nice & early at 6.30am. After we get your luggage into storage, you’ll be heading towards Rainbow Beach where you’ll be arriving after a 1.5-2hr drive. We stop here to collect our food and the 4WD’s and that’s it: we’re on our way to amazing Fraser Island. If departing from Rainbow beach, we will collect you from the BP Petrol station at 9am,
Before oyu hop on the ferry there will be an opportunity to purchase your alcohol and any snacks you wish to take.
We take the ferry from Rainbow Beach and land at Hook Point on the Southern tip of Fraser Island approximately 10 min later.
Stay overnight in your tents.
Fraser Island Day 2
Your second day means another early start so you get to make the most of your time on the island! After breakfast (continental style breakfast – cereal, toasts, spread, tea & coffee), we continue your adventure on Fraser
Stay overnight in the same camp site.
Fraser Island Day 3
Today, after breakfast we continue on our travels and after lunch, it’s time to leave the island. A brief stop at Rainbow Beach before driving back to Nomads Noosa arriving anytime betwen 3.00 – 5.30pm to check back in for your Post nights and get ready for your post-tour party at KB’s bar. An amazing end to an amazing trip! Alternatively if you are leaving the tour in Rainbow beach we can drop you in town.
Terms & Conditions
Palace Adventures Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 7 days of the start date incur a 100% fee. Changes and cancellation may occur 7 days prior to departure date. http://palaceadventures.com.au/fraser-island-toursimportant-info/terms-and-conditions/ Your Reconfirmation Policy We require all bookings to be reconfirmed with us 3 Day before your scheduled start Tel: +61(0)7 3184 0952. Open Dated Booking Notice If you are booking open dated, 14 days is recommended during peak season. Changes are permitted up to 7 days prior to departure date and incur a transfer fee of $40 payable direct to Palace at time of change. Passengers must attend a compulsory pre-tour briefing held at Nomads Noosa at 18:30 pm, the day prior to departure date. BOND: EVERY PASSENGER participating in the tour regardless whether they’re eligible to drive or not will be required to pay $250 refundable* cash bond OR $20 non-refundable excess reduction fee. Drivers must be a min of 21yrs of age, hold a valid driver’s licence (photocopied licences will not be accepted) and have over 2 years of driving experience. *$250 cash bond will be refunded provided the vehicle has been returned undamaged. Make sure you have this amount in cash as there are limited ATM’s at Rainbow Beach. Sleeping bag hire is avaiable at $20 with $10 refunded upon return.
In addition to WTC’s terms and conditions; Palace Adventures by Nomads Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 7 days of the start date incur a 100% fee. http://palaceadventures.com.au/fraser-island-toursimportant-info/terms-and-conditions/