Pippies K'gari Adventures · Rainbow Beach
Pippies runs a tag-along convoy out of its Rainbow Beach hostel: you drive, a guide leads, and you camp two nights at a private site near Cathedrals. Pick it for the long stops, two hours each at Champagne Pools and Eli Creek, and a sunset on the Corrigin Sandblow.
Pippies is a backpacker hostel in Rainbow Beach that runs its own K'gari trips. Its 3-day trip is a tag-along: guests drive the 4WDs in a convoy behind the guide. Check in at reception before 4 pm the day before, because the convoy leaves at 7 am sharp for the barge at Inskip Point. Departures run Monday to Saturday.
The stop times are generous. Day one: 90 minutes at Lake McKenzie, two hours at Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek with lunch, then the private campsite near Cathedrals and a sunset walk on the Corrigin Sandblow, which Pippies says only its groups can access. Day two: two hours at Champagne Pools, two hours at Eli Creek, an hour at the Maheno and the Pinnacles. Day three: three hours over the Hammerstone Sandblow to Lake Wabby.
Meals are simple (toast and cereal for breakfast, guests say), and the crowd is young and social. The listing says moderate fitness. Only three of its 365 reviews show on Viator; the rest sit on Tripadvisor. Direct, Pippies charges AUD 619 for the tour, or AUD 699 with two nights in the hostel dorm.
Register at Pippies Beachhouse reception in Rainbow Beach.
A 20-minute barge from Inskip Point, then 90 minutes at the lake.
Lunch and a creek walk, then camp near Cathedrals and sunset on the Corrigin Sandblow.
Long stops up the beach, the Pinnacles, and a second night at camp.
Walk the Hammerstone Sandblow to the lake, then drive back to Rainbow Beach.
★★★★★best trip ever! everything was amazing from start to finish!! we were extremely lucky to have Jamie 6 stars as our tour guide he was absolutely hilarious and made sure we had the best time! The food was amazing!
★★★★★We absolutely LOVED these 3 days on Fraser Island. [...] the tour is very well organised, the jeeps are so much fun and the food/accomodation were above our expectations.
★★★★★You see the best bits the island has to offer. 3 days is just right but going with the right company is crucial. Pippies has the experience.
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Yes. Pippies runs tag-along vehicles: guests share the driving in a convoy behind the guide. Bring your driver licence if you want a turn.
At Pippies' private campsite near Cathedrals on the eastern beach, both nights. Sleeping bags, pillows and hot showers are included.
Two hours, the longest of any tour on this site. Most day tours don't reach it.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on Viator.
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Three days and two nights of camping with long stops at Champagne Pools, Eli Creek and Lake Wabby.
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