Inskip Point 7,8, & 9th of June

[Dave]

Hi all,

Unless someone has another preference, I'll coordinate a camping trip to Inskip Point. It is just south of Fraser Island, and almost 3 hours drive from Brisbane. It is adjacent to the ocean, so will not get too cool at night. The temperature is generally 2 degrees warmer than Brisbane.

There are 5 large campgrounds there, ranging from near the beach on sand, to a somewhat grassy surface with toilets nearby. Dogs are permitted, and we can bring our own firewood for a campfire. And Rainbow beach township is only 15 mins down the road.

Depending on people's preferences, the following is on offer :
A drive along the beach to :
- Play with the coloured sands on Rainbow beach
- A walk up to the lighthouse at Double Island point - spectacular views (and watch the turtles, dolphins, and Manta Rays swim by).
- A walk up Red Canyon (coloured sands)
- A splash in the shallow but warmer waters north of Double Island point.
- A drive along the beach to :

And for keeping off the beach :
- Early morning dolphin feeding at Tin Can Bay
- A drive along Freshwater or Poverty Point roads (rain forest with a firm sandy base .... relatively easy drive).
- A walk to the Carlo Sandblow (short walk to the sandblow, but you'll then want to walk towards the ocean - spectacular view)
- Lunch/dinner at a fish shop at rainbow beach. Some VERY nice fresh local fish
- I can bring some kayaks if people are interested to have a paddle in calm waters (right next to the campground)
- A 30m walk to the beach for watch the sun set/rise (yes - both are available ... it's Inskip Point), fishing, or building a 4 metre sand castle, or just walk to the northern point to look at the Mantra Ray vehicle ferry and Fraser Island.


Where: Inskip Point
Cost: National Parks standard camp fees, plus $11 4WD fee per day for beach access. We may only use 1 or 2 days max.
When: Saturday 7th of June to Monday 9th of June
Meeting Place: BP on the Northbound Bruce Highway at Morayfield at 8:40am for a 9:00am departure (last one there has to write up the trip report)
UHF: Channel 13
Trip Standard: Expected to be Green circle (easy)
Trip Leader: Dave (Prado Dave) - Ph 0407 735 409

Let me know if you are interested as soon as possible, and I'll happily customise the activities to meet people's preferences.

[Capella_Ben]

Sounds good. We should be able to attend. Will be travelling with the camper trailer.

[maverick01]

Unfortunately we won't be able to attend this trip

[Dave]

Hi All,

Just wondering if any more other people were interested in a trip to Inskip Point? This is more off a relaxation trip, with lots of sights to see. With sunny weather, it's possible to go for a swim in the solar-heated lagoon (on the beach)

[Dave]

I've just booked the camping ground for the Inskip Peninsula Recreation area for the nights of the 7th and 8th via the National Parks web site.
Dogs on a leash are permitted, and I'll confirm the day before, but campfires should be permitted.

Scooter mentioned he will come along and arrive on Friday. My recommendation is the last or second last camp ground, I.e. M.V. Sarawak. Scooter, would you like to nice spot and possibly rope off a couple of areas for Ben and I. Ben will also be bring his camper trailer.

[scooter]

I have also booked I will be there Friday Dave with my camper trailer

[Capella_Ben]

I won't be able to make this trip now. After getting the radiator back together I'm not 100% confident that it is OK. I'll do some testing over the weekend to be sure. I don't want to have it fail on the beach.

[krn]

Hello all ,won't be able to make this trip . Working#!#?!