Fraser Island Archives - Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures

If you’re still running off a K’gari itinerary you scribbled on a napkin in 2019, it’s time to update the GPS. The island has shifted gears. We aren’t just talking about the sand dunes moving (which they always…

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Are Salties Moving South?

If you’ve ever taken your 4X4 for a run up the beach at Inskip, Fraser Island (K’gari), or any of Queensland’s sand islands, you probably haven’t spent too much time…

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Exploring Queensland’s Fraser Coast

Exploring the Fraser Coast is like stepping into a natural wonderland. From the lush rainforests and pristine lakes to the expansive sandy beaches and tracks. This region of Queensland offers…

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Club 4X4 Insurance Gets Stuck In at K’Gari Clean Up

The crew from Club 4X4 Insurance rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty at K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) over the weekend, joining the annual K’gari Clean Up event…

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Four steps to conquer Inskip Point

Inskip Point, the gateway to the southern end of Fraser Island, appears deceptively tranquil with its stretches of sand, calm waters, and stunning views. But these few hundred meters have…

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Lake McKenzie, Paradise in Paradise

Fraser Island, or K’Gari depending on your outlook, the world’s largest sand island, is a paradoxical paradise where rainforests miraculously spring from sandy shores. This extraordinary destination offers more than…

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Paradise not just by name, K’Gari is a must-see for every 4X4er

If you’re a sucker for off-road adventures and the great outdoors, Pat Callinan’s recent video on K’Gari will hit all the right notes. No stranger to the epic sun sets…

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The best spots for wild swimming on K’gari (Fraser Island)

Those of you who watch Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures will know that Pat often finds fantastic locations for a spot of wild swimming and the last episode of season 14 where he headed to K’gari (Fraser Island) was no exception. On this particular trip, Pat hit up a few great wild swimming spots however, there are quite a few more on K’gari and we’re going to share the best of them with you.

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K’gari official name restoration in the works

The name K'Gari is expected to be universally official by the end of 2022 as a move toward reconciliation for First Nations People.

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K’Gari: Your 4X4 Paradise Awaits

K’gari or Fraser Island is a paradise indeed, but you may benefit from some ‘Mr 4X4’ tips to ensure your journey goes to plan. You might think I’d be getting…

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Season 14 | Episode 8

The finale at K’gari! It was only a few months ago that there was a name change to Fraser Island – K’gari, which from the Butchalla people means ‘Paradise’. We…

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$1334 fine for burning down half of Fraser Island

Fraser Island fire-lighter cops tiny $1334 fine and no conviction despite devastating more than half of the World Heritage-listed island. Two men have been handed a tiny fine for the…

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This 4WD hire company was ripping off customers

Have you ever driven a 4WD at night, when touring? Pulling in to camp after dusk? Quick trip a K or two down the track for firewood, or leaving to…

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How to beat the winter blues: Fraser Island exclusive flash sale

Considering autumn has really grabbed hold of Australia with a vengeance, and the first snow dump is freezing us all down to our cores so early in the season, we’ve…

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Vehicle rollover on Fraser Island

Queensland Police Service have issued a statement regarding the vehicle rollover on Fraser Island last weekend. Fortunately injuries were minor to one occupant, however the QPS have used this incident…

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FRASER ISLAND FLASH SALE

Grab your mates and gear up for a weekend on the world’s largest sand island, teach the kids how to fish, and best of all, test out the tracks with…

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Irukandji Jellyfish discovered off Fraser Island

An Irukandji jellyfish has been discovered off the west coast of Fraser Island for the second time in two years. Life guards on the west coast have been dragging the…

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UPDATE: RAINBOW BEACH SINKHOLE

You’ll probably remember back in September when the Rainbow Beach sinkhole opened up at a popular Inskip Point campsite, claiming a vehicle, a caravan and forcing the evacuation of 140 campers.…

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