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 Fraser by Myndo
As for the Dingoes: they are said to be some of the last ones which are quite pure (no dog-genes mixed in), and although they are not afraid of humans, don?t try to touch or feed them. They are still wild animals and are best left alone!
The Horseflies: I don?t know if they really are, but they are big flyes that will bite you after they sat down on your skin. Fortunately they are quite slow (in flying and biting) so you have time to squash them.
But they are a real pest. In one evening we killed about 100 of them.
So. I advice you to bring some bug-spray, strong one. Leave a Comment
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If doing your own driving, there are a number of dangers you need to be aware of.
All driving on Fraser Island needs to be in a 4WD which indicates the type of surfaces you'll be driving on.
Beach driving should only be done during a two-hour period before and after low tide. You'll need to get tide timings to ensure you know when you are able to drive on the beach. Watch for washouts along the beach that are caused by freshwater creeks emptying to the ocean. These are the biggest causes of injury on the island due to necks and backs being damaged when a passenger hits the roof of their vehicle.
Avoid the shifting sand dunes and watch out for soft spots in the sand where your vehicle can be bogged down.
Be careful in uphill, downhill or any type of extremely uneven terrain where vehicles can easily take a tumble. Leave a Comment
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 by Mez77
They are extremely intelligent and cunning and know how to get into tents and eskys (Ice box). Ensure that all your food is secured in a vehicle and don't feed the dingoes under any circumstances. It's for their own good, because if they become a menace they will be destroyed.
In the recent past, a child was killed by a dingo on Fraser, so this is extremely important. Leave a Comment
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 by vatschi
There are not only other cars and tricky spots like the "Fraser Island "B****" waiting for you, but also planes taking off and landing on the beach. we were quite surprised when suddenly a plane was speeding towards us and then taking off. Leave a Comment
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Fraser Island is a national treasure with strict rules aimed at preserving the natural flora and fauna. You must expect to see the animals which have lived here for thousands of years. Snakes are docile reptiles and will leave you alone if you do not disturb them. They normally hear you coming and disappear into the bush. If you see one just retreat slowly.
We came across one just after we left the beach and drove onto a bush track. We had no troubles as we stayed in the 4 wheel drive and took our photos. It was a good sized python. Leave a Comment
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The Dingo is the Australian native dog, it is a very intelligent animal and over the years it has been bred with domestic dogs to produce the respected sheep dog. You will see notices all over the island advising you not to approach or feed these animals, view from a distance. In recent years they have attacked people, normally this occurs when tourists start to feed them.
There used to be large numbers, but after recent attacks their numbers have been culled. This is disappointing as they are a natural wild animal and if people obey the basic rules it would be rare for any trouble. We did not see any on our trip. Leave a Comment
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Dont walk anywhere alone at night on Fraser Island or the Dingos may have you for a midnight snack. We saw a couple while we were there. Apparently they are quite abundant on the Island. Leave a Comment
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Only drive on the beach 2 hours before and 2 hours after low tide. Over 7 cars a week recieve a free wash each week in the off peak season, In peak travel times 7 per day is not uncommon Leave a Comment
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