Why we Love Drop Bear Adventures

Family owned, operated and even guided! Drop Bear Adventures is everybody’s favourite “tag-along” tour on K’gari – aka Fraser Island. 

Guaranteed is passionate guides, quality and organised tented camps, the best on tour food and even saying NO to cheap an easy pasta options. It is all fresh and yummy! 

Hard work and great customer service has made Drop Bear Adventures the no.1 Fraser Island attraction on Tripadvisor, and our favourite too!

Drop Bear Adventures are one of many Fraser Island tour company’s offering 4×4 tag-along tours but they are the only one to feature an all inclusive price, with quality camping gear, all linen including sleeping bags, fully automatic 4×4 vehicles and no extra insurance bonds.

Drop Bear family also show a real passion for sustainable tourism and are actively initiating and involved in conservation projects on Fraser.

Your tour will include the following highlights;

• Swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie
• Hike into Lake Wabby (a sacred lake)
• Bathe in the bubbling Champagne Pools
• The Maheno Ship Wreck
• Float down lazy Eli Creek
• Spot the turtles, sharks and manta rays from Indian Head
• 4×4 driving on beaches and inland tracks
• Walk through towering rainforest
• Collect and taste Wongs – an aboriginal delicacy
• Learn to throw a Boomerang & play a Didgeridoo

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Departs/Returns:

Departs every Monday and Friday from Noosa and Rainbow Beach.

Noosa:

• Accommodation Pick-ups: from 6:45am
• Returns on Day Three: 6:00pm approx.

Rainbow Beach:

• Pick-up: 10:00am
• Returns on Day Three: 3:30 – 4:00pm

Drop Bear Adventures Wilderness Camp

Drop Bear’s Wilderness Camp is a unique and private campsite exclusive to 3 day Drop Bear guests. Pre set up and ready for your arrival, the campsite is fully equipped ensuring that you have a comfortable and fun stay under the stars.

Three-man Safari Tents sleep just 2 people to ensure you get a cosy and comfortable nights sleep. Camp mattresses, sleeping bags, top sheets, pillow and pillow cases are provided, ready for your head to hit after an exciting day exploring the island. There is also have a warm water shower, a flushing toilet and a camp kitchen.

Couples Upgrade?
Treat yourself and upgrade for those that want to camp but still like a little luxury in their life. For just $100 extra you can opt to upgrade to a Glamping tent fit for 2. With a perfectly made double bed, an awning and fairy lights it’s the best way posh up your rugged 2 nights on a paradise island.

What s included:

• Passionate guide
• Courtesy pick up from your hostel
• Quality Wilderness Base Camp on Fraser
• Pillows, sleeping bags, mattresses and linens
• Warm camp showers
• A camp toilet
• A super tasty pasta free menu (fresh ingredients sourced locally)
• All 4WD vehicles (fully automatic)
• Fuel, insurance and barge transfers
• National Park fees
• Over 21’s can drive
• Driving is optional – drive or be driven if you prefer
• MP3/AUX stereos in each vehicle
• 2 way radios connecting all vehicles
• FREE wet weather upgrade to the Beach House Hostel
• Ice and cool boxes for your beers!!
• FREE photo album upload to Facebook!
• A parting gift from team Drop Bear after your tour

What you need:

• Drivers Licence (if you want to drive a 4×4)
• Appropriate clothes/small overnight bag
• Walking shoes/sandals (some people love barefoot) 
• Windproof / waterproof jacket
• Warmer Top / Jumper in Winter
• Swim wear and beach towel
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Sunscreen – please use Reef/Coral Safe option
• Water Bottle – please consider a Re-useable option
• Insect Repellant Nov-March (Natural products recommended)
• Camera/Phone
• Extra snacks, drinks and alcohol (no glass please)

Drop Bear Adventures 3 Day 2 Night itinerary:

Departs Noosa and Rainbow Beach | Departs Every Monday and Friday

Day 1

• 06:45am – Pick-ups began in Noosa – watch safety video at HQ
• 08:00am – Travel to Rainbow Beach
• 10:00am – Pick-up in Rainbow Beach – Ferry to K’gari – Drive 75 Mile Beach 
• 11:30am – Arrive at your Fraser Island Wilderness Camp
• 12:30pm – Settle into our Wilderness Camp site and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch
• 02:00pm – Explore Fraser Islands stunning lakes and beaches
• 06:00pm – Relax on the beach with a beer
• 07:00pm – Enjoy a classic Aussie BBQ with Veggie & Vegan options
• 08:00pm – Share stories, star gaze and learn to play the didgeridoo

DAY 2

• 07:00am – Enjoy a Drop Bear Breakfast (Veggie & Vegan options)
• 08:00am – Leave camp and explore K’gari’s hidden treasures and on the lookout for wildlife
• 12:30pm – Lunch Time and more exploring the island’s lakes and beaches
• 05:30pm – Relax back at camp
• 07:00pm – Another great Drop Bear feed with Veggie & Vegan options
• 08:00pm – Play the guitar, chat and play giant jenga

DAY 3

• 07:30am – Enjoy your final Drop Bear Breakfast (Veggie & Vegan options)
• 08:30am – Hit the inland tracks discovering towering trees and take a last swim
• 12:00pm – Recharge with fresh lunch
• 01:00pm – Stop at Drop Bears Beach Camp Eco Retreat before driving back to K’gari’s southern tip
• 03:00pm – Catch the barge over to the mainland – look out for dolphins, turtles and dugongs
• 03:30pm – Drop off in Rainbow Beach
• 06:00pm – Arrive back in Noosa

Notes:
Sometimes itineraries can change and must be flexible due to island, tide and weather conditions.

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Eco-Certification Awards

The following Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia had been achieved.

• Nature Tourism Certified

Tourism in a natural area that leaves minimal impact on the environment.

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Additional Conservation Efforts

Fraser Dingo Watch

Fraser Island Dingoes are well known for being Australia purest breed of Dingo but did you know that they are endangered and close to extinction?

Australia Dingoes live with the threat of baiting, hunting, inbreeding and government ‘wild dog’ eradication programs.

The team at Drop Bear Adventures are dedicated to Dingo conservation and have teamed up with us Tree Huggers to help your eco travel spend go even further.

For every ticket booked through Tree Hugger Travel, Drop Bear Adventures will donate 10% of all sales each year to Dingo conservation programs supported by Save the Fraser Island Dingo Foundation.

How awesome is that?! Help do you part to take care of mother nature and all her wonderful creatures by booking with Tree Hugger Travel today.

K’Gari Community Beach Clean Ups

Drop Bear Adventures have hosted annual beach clean up starting in 2018.

Their most recent clean up in October 2019 helped remove 3.3 tonnes of rubbish, mainly plastic from K’gari/Fraser Island’s beautiful 75 mile beach in just one weekend with the help of 100 dedicated volunteers.

More Eco-initiatives

Drop Bear Adventures call themselves eco-warriors and they mean business.

They believe in taking action from grass roots, the basics and it is making all the difference. Check out this video with the environmental cowboy!

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