This adventure hike is a self-guided hiking experience, with no outside help or support and is for adventurers who want to carry their own backpacks! It's a great way to experience the true beauty of Fraser Island your way! Our AW Host Chris will join the group to undertake the walk and is available to help out with logistics, pre-trip planning, preparation and to provide tips on what to pack/how to pack a backpack.
We've teamed up with Fraser Island Hiking who provide all the information and gear you need to get the best out of hiking on Fraser Island and is one of the only businesses that can provide a 4WD transfer to the trails to start your hike. We're bringing you the challenge and adventure of the 3 day and 2 night coast to coast hike! As the name states, this adventure leads you to hike from the East Coast to the West coast of Fraser Island, seeing and experiencing the best Fraser has to offer! See the world famous Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, have a real adventure and experience Fraser Island’s diverse landscape. See the best of Fraser's spectacular towering rainforest, pristine freshwater lakes, amazing sand blows and great scenic views.
Our group will consist of between 2 - 6 hikers only and is suitable for those with a moderate level of fitness and walking experience. You will be walking around 30km in total, there is no electricity, no showers and bush drop toilets. You will be required to carry a 70 Litre hiking pack with all food and utilities (eg: tents, cookers)
Meals: None included
Meals: None included
Meals: None included
SAFETY:
Fraser Island Hiking take the safety of their clients very seriously, they know that Fraser Island is a remote wilderness, with limited mobile coverage and precautions need to be undertaken. This is why hikers must be in groups and they also provide adventure hikes with the SPOT GEN 3 which is a satellite GPS messenger, that can send updated locational information back to base or be activated in an emergency situation.
OTHER INFO:
- Pick up's and drop off's available from hostels/ hotels in Urangan
- Free street parking at our office (extra cost for gated parking)
- Extra fee for bag storage (if not stored in your own vehicle)
- The price per person is based on the 2021 walking season.
This tour by it's very nature is not designed for the 5 Star Traveller. It is for the girl who has an 'adventurous spirit' and is looking for a unique and rewarding 'experience' . You need to be able to carry a backpack, camp in a tent, use bush toilets and there are no showers.
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
As of the 19th September 2019 Unfortunately PayPal have changed their policy to now retain fees even when we issue a refund. Due to this change both partial and full refunds will now be less the full fee charged by PayPal at the time of booking
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.