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4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours

Exclusive bush, beach, and sand dune tours - a 4WD tour with a difference!

4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours, established in 1998, are owner-operated, injury and accident-free. Bring your 4WD or come as a passenger.

Tag-Along Tours offers you the chance to Bring your four-wheel drive or come as a passenger in their vehicle across the famous Stockton Sand Dunes Worimi Conservation Lands, or Tomaree National Park near Port Stephens. If you haven't experienced the adventure of the sand dunes, now is your chance to do so with an experienced four-wheel drive guide.

Bring your family and head out with 4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours to see spectacular scenery with magical views and adventure. This is fun, informative and family-friendly.

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4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours

4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours is the best day out your family will have all year round. Tag-Along Tours has been 5 times nominated Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction in Port Stephens.

We offer a great family day. Take your 4WD or come as a passenger for a safe and hassle free Tag-Along Tour through the beautiful and exhilarating Sand Dunes or Tomaree National Park with experienced guides. We offer Bush, Beach and Dune tours, Sandboarding tours and Tin City tours.

We operate 7 days a week all year round. No experience necessary. Come and see, the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere stretching 32km in the comfort of an 8 Seater 4WD.

Large and small groups welcome. Owner operator. Sandboarding is included on all tours. All you need to bring is your camera, water and a big smile.

First priority is safety, second is your amusement. We are 16 years injury and accident free.

GO WITH THE REST OR COME WITH THE BEST.

Tours Depart SPAR Supermarket 118 Gan Gan Road Anna Bay NSW 2316

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Explore the fabulous sand dunes of Tomaree National Park safely with experienced guides from 4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours, near Nelson Bay and Port Stephens.

Discover pristine dunes, beaches and bushland on Worimi Conservation Lands in Tomaree National Park. Your knowledgeable guides from 4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours will lead you to secret places only locals know. Tag along in your own 4WD vehicle or travel in one of theirs as a passenger.

This tour of Worimi Conservation Lands' spectacular Stockton sand dunes is a safe way to improve your 4WD skills and know-how. It’s also a chance to enjoy sand boarding and soak up 360-degree coastal views of stunning Samurai beach, Little Rocky Island and Birubi Point from the top of the dunes. You may even see whales during migration season.

4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours is a licensed commercial tour operator with a Parks Eco Pass .

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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• 4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours
• 0411 296 288
• [email protected]
• in Tomaree National Park in the North Coast region

Tomaree National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Tag Along Tours

Tag Along Tours are 1/4 Price of Our passenger Tours – See rates below

Kimberley Tag along tours are great if you are an independent traveller or seeking a family holiday or a genuine connection to the Bush University experience.

Bring Your own 4WD vehicle or Hire & U Drive from Broome, Alice Springs, Darwin, Uluru or other locations.

Below table shows Tag Along Tours. To change month move arrow left of right.

PRICES FOR TAG ALONG TOURS are usually 1/4 of our passenger tour price, based on 2 people travelling. ie Vehicle price is 1/2 the price of our passenger tour price and allows for 2 people or optionally more as shown in below table. Eg a $3000 passenger tour is $1500 for 2 people ($750 each) as a tag along tour. A small extra amount for extra passengers may be added depending on tour and duration, and add-on expenses like flights, cruises or permits .

ADULT ONLY OR FAMILY FRIENDLY TOURS – we tailor for customer preferences

We understand many people prefer to travel with an adult only group and many others prefer to travel with kids and family. We respect and cater for both options and ensure people are travelling in a group that suits their preferences. You should advise us so we can plan this for you. Most of our tag-along tours are adult only.

School holiday times (which are different in different states) are a time more likely to attract family travellers. At school holiday time Kids are encouraged and well supported on our family friendly tag along tours . Private family or group tours are also available – PLEASE ASK 

BOOKING A TAG ALONG TOUR

To BOOK you can pay 20% deposit VIA THE BOOKING LINK IN TABLE, or CONTACT US for details or any questions. MORE DETAILS of inclusions and options are below this tours table

Get our FREE DETAILS & TAG ALONG TOURS & TRIPS INFO HERE

Outback trips include:

• Canning Stock Route Tours 
• Simpson Desert Tours
• Lost City & Savannah Way – Darwin to Cairns & reverse
• Cape York including Weipa & Thursday Island Tours
• Kimberley Tours 
• Tanami Track & remote Art communities
• Sydney to Uluru Lake Eyre via Flinders Ranges & Oodnadatta Track
• Uluru & Western MacDonnell Ranges
• Kimberley & Kakadu
• School Holiday trips + Other locations.

Tagalong  tours are great if you are an independent traveller or seeking a family holiday or the Bush University experience.

Bring Your own 4WD vehicle or Hire & U Drive from Broome, Alice Springs, Darwin Uluru or other locations

Click to Get FREE DETAILS & TRIPS INFO

Next Outback trips  –  see table above

Don’t have a 4WD vehicle?  NO PROBLEM – Ask us or contact www.4wdhire.com.au  or www.britz.com

We bring & provide for your enjoyment and comfort …

• Evening Fire or BBQ for cooking with hot water for tea and coffee
• bush toilet system if not at campsite
• 2 way radio system (shares the fun and safety required option if not fitted in your vehicle)
• satellite phone for emergency calls

We operate modern air conditioned four wheel drive vehicles (Toyota Landcruisers). These are fully equipped with safety gear including first aid kits, 2-3 spare tyres, shovel, standard and high lift jacks, tyre pressure gauge and tyre compressor, snatch strap, chains, fitted toe hook, bull bar and toe bar, various ropes, wooden blocks, winch, axe, tools, tapes, chains, fire extinguisher, dual batteries, reserve fuel & oils, puncture repair kit, bush saw, compass and maps, heavy duty gloves, HD wet weather gear, sun & rain tarpaulins, radio communication and GPS navigation equipment and various other safety equipment.

You bring …

• Approved 4WD – requirements depend on chosen tour – please call us
• Willingness to be a team member
• Your groups camping gear incl tent, table, plates, cutlery etc – some cooking gear provided incl camp oven Hire gear available.
• Your groups water, food (options available) and drink – tag along can be self catered or share – see Tour_Costs_
• Extra fuel and water as specified, depending on trip.

You also bring …

Personal gear suggested includes sleeping bag (or swag), ground mat or self inflating mattress (recommended), small pillow, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, torch, water bottle, walking boots, raincoat, towel, swimwear, extra clothes, jacket/sweater (cool nights), toiletries. Some meals will be in a town or communities, so allow funds for person spending. Please ask if you have any questions.

Hire Gear is available from us if you need any of these items. Cost for single size self inflating mattress only is $30 OR bedding only $30 (pillow, sleeping bag, inner sheet). For both mattress and bedding $50 to hire. Double mattress and bedding hire costs are $60 & $100 respectively.

Remember this is a small group, community experience camping journey. We develop a team working and travelling flow, where all share in camp duties, so bring your adventurous spirit too !

Desert Camping – Canning Stock Route, Palm Valley and Glen Helen

Many areas we stay have modern facilities including laundries, ironing, toilets and showers – this includes Yulara (Uluru), Alice Springs, Broome, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Broken Hill, Copley, and other major towns.

Camping in remote areas such as shown above is a special opportunity and real gift of outback travel – often just you and no-one – for great clarity of mind. Areas like this include Tanami Track and the Western Deserts. Here we may find a wonderful waterhole or river for swimming.

Generally Central Australian winter travel is cool and dry – and each day is a refreshing new experience. Ask those who know after more than 40,000 years doing it.

We carry portable hot showers for use in remote areas.

See the article by Professor Stuart Hill CAMPING to change the WORLD CAMPING to change the WORLD

We travel in convey, maintaining radio link between vehicles (we can supply portable 2 way radios) encourage eating and sharing as a community, and realise your preferences & equipment may vary. Hence we offer various price options to suit your preferences. Please contact us to discuss or request brochure.

Food options:

• Fully catered – we shop & supply food and provide food prep – Extra cost on base tour cost of $79 per person per day
• Part catered – eg we shop & supply food, all share in food prep OR you supply some food – $79 per person per extra days
• Self catered – you shop, store, refrigerate, supply and cook your own food on your equipment – we supply fire and water

Vehicle options:

• Your own 4WD vehicle
• Hire & you Drive 4WD from Broome, Alice Springs, Darwin Uluru or other locations
• A passenger in our 4WD vehicles

Costs are usually based on 1/2 the price of our passenger tour costs (ie Majority of tours listed) per vehicle with 1 or 2 people. Eg a $3000 passenger tour is $1500 for 2 people ($750 each) as a tag along tour. A small extra amount for extra passengers may be added depending on tour and duration, and add-on expenses like flights, cruises or permits . Kids are encouraged and well supported on family friendly tag along tours .

Most tag along tours do not have kids so please ask and advise your preference.

Next Outback trips  –  click see table above 

Please contact us and advise your preferences

Join Us for a Simpson Desert Tag Along tour …

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• Fraser Island
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3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

About the Activity

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Inclusions & Exclusions

More activities in fraser island, meeting and pickup, additional information, language and guide, ticket details, cancellation & refunds, reviews from travelers, availability and prices.

Travel Itinerary

Locations in the itinerary, starting point, pickup details.

• Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
• Free pick ups from: FLASHPACKERS HOSTEL HERVEY BAY & WOOLSHED ECO LODGE at -7:00 AM // Office meeting at 07:15 AM // After booking, please contact us to get your check-in link!
• Travelers will be picked up 1 hour before departure time

Pickup points

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Tour departs Hervey Bay Friday's
• You will receive an information email 2 days before departure, this is how everything is organised for the tour. Make sure you answer it!
• No off-road driving experience necessary, you will be briefed and shown the correct methods. There is no pressure to drive, you are more than welcome to be a passenger!
• Drivers must be 21 years or over, with an open license (automatic transmission)
• Driver safety briefing the morning of departure (no pick-ups provided for this briefing)
• Passengers only need to be a minimum of 18 years of age (tour not appropriate for children)
• Meeting at 7 AM - if you are driving your own car to our office (free street parking!), or pick ups available from selected locations
• Returns approx 6:15pm Sunday (hostel drop offs available for Flashpackers&Woolshed)
• Trip itinerary can vary depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances i.e. access closures. Our guides reserve the right to make the best call for passenger's safety and comfort
• You can bring on the tour only a small backpack, there is not enough space in the vehicles to bring suitcases/travel backpacks! Luggage storage available for $20.
• If less than two vehicles on the tour, the lead guide is the only person legally allowed to drive the vehicle.
• Minimum numbers are required for the tour to depart.
• Day bag with swimwear and a change of clothes
• Warm clothes (Island can get cold at night time in winter)
• Alcohol and snacks if you wish
• A sense of adventure!
• If less than 2 vehicles are on the tour, the lead guide is the only person legally allowed to drive the lead vehicle.

Tour Guide Available In

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Ticket Redemption

• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
• Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.

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Simpson Desert Double Crossing.   Windorah to Birdsville. 15 Nights

2025 tour. bookings now open. •  2 aug - 16 aug.

$6207 per vehicle for 1 or 2 people.  No trailers. Max 8 customer vehicles.   Join us for an incredible 15 night Double Crossing Tour of the Simpson Desert in August 2025.  Starting at Windorah with an included cabin/motel and dinner, then on to Birdsville, we spend 5 nights in the Southern Simpson travelling East - West on the QAA Line, French Line, Rig Road, WAA Line, and Dalhousie Springs, then 2 nights relaxing at Mt Dare (1 dinner included), then another 5 nights desert camping across the historic Madigan Line, before taking on the infamous dune Big Red on the last day, and our final night's included dinner, bed and breakfast at the iconic Birdsville Hotel! On the final morning of our tour, we will take an amazing scenic flight from Birdsville to see the waterways and desert from a different perspective. A fantastic way to wrap up our trip (included in the tour cost from 2025). Your expedition leader Tony is a professional tour arranger, 4WD Instructor and tour guide, meaning you will have the best possible (and safest) tour experience. He is certified by Savannah Guides , EcoGuides Australia and Tour Guides Australia , and he holds a Nationally Recognized Cert IV qualification in 4WD Training and Assessment . All this and he has a Degree in Tourism and a Masters Degree in Wildlife Management . He's passionate about showing you all the different aspect of this amazing desert environment. If you don't have your own 4WD vehicle, you can hire one with all the necessary gear. See below for vehicle hire details. Take the hassle and uncertainty out of organising a trip like this on your own and trust Tony to provide you with an experience to remember. Our business is the only tag along tour operator in Australia to be approved under the Savannah Guides Enterprise accreditation scheme. Check out the Simpson Desert FAQs below for more information on what's included in the tour. Duration: 15 Nights   Start/End: Windorah to Birdsville Cost: $6207 per vehicle including 1 or 2 people. $600 each additional passenger. 10% Discount for returning customers Contact us for more information or to book your adventure.

Your Guide, Tony.

To learn more about tony's experience and our associated guides, please follow this link.

A surprising fact is that in Australia, tag along tour guides are not required to be accredited. Therefore, we think it’s important you know that Tony is  Savannah Guides accredited, EcoGuide Australia accredited, and  Tour Guides Australia accredited (these all require an accreditation process, not just a paid membership) . Tony also holds a  Cert IV in Training and Assessment in 4WD Instruction, a Degree in Tourism and a Masters Degree in Wildlife Management . In addition to this, our business is the only tag along tour operator in Australia approved under the Savannah Guides Enterprise accreditation scheme.

"𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒, 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑜𝑛𝑦'𝑠 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑓𝑒'𝑠 𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑝 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒! 𝑇ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑠ℎ 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝, 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑝-𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔... 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝑇𝑜 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓. 𝐷𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑓𝑢𝑛!!" - Bʀᴜᴄᴇ (& Dᴇʙ), Sɪᴍᴘsᴏɴ Tᴏᴜʀ 2022.

Hire an adventure ready 4WD Camper  from our trusted supplier, Overlander 4WD Hire , and receive our exclusive * 10% discount off the hire price.   Click here for more information about the 4WD Camper.

*Discount is on hires of 14 days duration or longer. Applies to Toyota vehicles for Simpson Desert, Cape York, Kimberley and Arnhem Land Tours only. Check vehicle specifications against our requirements. 

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Simpson Desert Tour FAQs

WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY CARAVAN OR  CAMPER TRAILER? • You can store your van or camper trailer at Windorah or Birdsville and collect it at the end of the tour. You can organise this directly with the pub at Windorah or the Caravan Park in Birdsville. The cost is about $200. WHAT'S INCLUDED? • First night's accommodation in a cabin or motel room & dinner in Windorah's Western Star Hotel  • Last night's accommodation + dinner, bed & breakfast at the Birdsville Hotel • 3 Dinners out - Windorah, Mt Dare Hotel, Birdsville Hotel • StarLink Wifi - internet when we're camped remotely • All camping fees (eg. Caravan Parks and National Parks) • Madigan Line access fees (newly instated by the Central Land Council) • 2 nights camping at Mt Dare half way through the tour. • QAA Line, Poeppels Corner, French Line, WAA Line, Rig Road, Dalhousie Springs, Old Andado, Madigan Line, Adria Downs Station, Big Red. • Pre-tour help and advice on vehicle and gear setup. • All the arrangements and bookings for the tour (just get yourself, your gear and vehicle to Windorah). • Full-time, professional tour guide/4WD instructor with a Cert IV qualification in 4WD training and current remote area first aid certificate. • "On-tour" training over the 2-way radio. You will be given help and advice throughout the entire trip. You will be warned of oncoming traffic and hazards. Your guide will co-ordinate dune crossings with oncoming vehicles, talking to them on another UHF channel so there's no confusion about what to do. On difficult sections, your guide will be out of their vehicle to help you and instruct you personally.  • Reliable tour leader's vehicle with all safety, recovery, communications and emergency equipment - Starlink, Satphone and Garmin inReach (tracker, emergency beacon & satellite texting), winch, snatch straps, Max Trax etc. • Aboriginal Land Permits; National Park entry fees; Private property access arrangements. • Tyre changing and mechanical assistance; spare 2-way radios. • Night spotlighting sessions for animals; bird/animal ID books and apps.  WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?  •  4WD Vehicle, fuel, food (other than stated above), camping gear, insurance (vehicle and personal). • Optional accommodation upgrades  WHAT ARE THE 4X4 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS? • This tour is not suitable for off-road camper trailers. • A high clearance 4X4 vehicle with low range. • Upgraded, heavy duty suspension - even on a new vehicle.  • Six Light Truck construction (LT) tyres with over 70% tread remaining. • Fuel range of 1000 km . • 50 - 80L water storage. • Good quality UHF radio base set (Uniden, GME or Oricom recommended) fitted into your vehicle by a UHF specialist installer, and a substantial aerial - 6.6dbi, 1 metre in length, with large 30mm base - not the slim springy ones. These will break on the corrugations. • Good quality sand flag with lynch pin base. Not a hose fitting type, and not the spring base type. Bushranger flag from ARB recommended. • Tyre deflator and tyre pressure gauge. • Tyre pressure monitors - TPMS. • Good quality air compressor. • Some spares are required to be carried (filters, belt etc). A full list is provided on booking. • A Mechanical Checklist is to be completed by a qualified mechanic and returned  at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the tour. • An Medical Form is to be completed by each person in your vehicle and submitted at least 2 weeks before departure. • A tent or camp set up that is EASY TO PUT UP AND TAKE DOWN. This should take no longer than 15 mins each time. This will make or break your trip. An awning tent connected to your vehicle in not recommended.  • Vehicle Insurance - make sure your insurance company covers your vehicle for off-road driving. NRMA/RACQ etc will not recover your vehicle from remote tracks. Only Club 4X4 Insurance will cover your vehicle recovery costs in remote situations. There is an option with Club 4X4 to get up to $30,000 for remote recoveries. (Our vehicle is insured with Club 4X4 but we are NOT sponsored by them). • Travel Insurance - as with any holiday, you should get travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances (such as remote medical evacuation). FUEL CONSUMPTION Desert driving fuel consumption is as follows (NB. indicative only): - Diesel utes eg. D-Max, Hilux, Ranger, BT-50 use 14 - 18L/100km, - Landrover Discovery 4 uses about 18L diesel/100km - Diesel V8 200 Series Landcruiser uses 20 - 22L/100km - Petrol 4.6L Nissan Patrol uses close to 28L/100km  WHERE CAN I GET SUPPLIES AND FUEL? Birdsville and Mt Dare are our fuel locations for the tour. All care will be taken to check in advance whether fuel is available where we are going. Water and food is also available in these locations but fresh food is not always available and variety is limited. CAN I HIRE A 4WD VEHICLE & CAMPING GEAR? You sure can. Talk to us about hiring a vehicle and all the gear, and the 10% discount on vehicle hire. Priced from $450/day. WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS FLOODING OR ROAD CLOSURES IN AND AROUND THE DESERT AT THE TIME OF OUR TOUR? We have alternative itineraries in the event of flooding or track closures, so the tour will go ahead. It is not always possible to run tours as planned in the Outback and desert. This is all part of travel in these remote areas.

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Dingos K'gari 4WD Tag Along Adventure 2D/1N

Departure Times

Departure Point: Freedom Hostels, Rainbow Beach, Queensland

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Pricing Options

Discover the natural beauty of K’gari alongside fellow travellers with a two-day, guided 4WD adventure! 

• Swim in freshwater lakes, explore ancient rainforests and spot rare wildlife
• Visit Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck and Central Station
• Cruise along sand highways in your own comfortable 4WD
• Friendly guides, excellent beachside camping and fun social group
• Perfect for 18 - 35 year olds eager to experience the best of K’gari in two days!

Join Dingo’s 2-Day K’gari Tag Along Adventure and experience the highlights of the world’s largest sand island! From the crystal-clear depths of Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie), vast sandy stretches of 75 Mile Beach, freshwater flows of Eli Creek and ancient rainforest towers, sun-soaked adventures amongst fellow travellers and friendly guides are guaranteed on K’gari (Fraser Island).

Following a day of 4WD fun, retreat to Dingo’s exclusive campsite, where drinks by the fire and yarns under the stars await. Jam-packed with unique Fraser Coast destinations and plenty of group laughs, Dingo’s is the perfect match for 18-35-year-old travellers eager to see it all in two days!

• Two-day guided 4WD camping adventure on K’gari (Fraser Island)
• Visit Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Central Station and the Maheno Shipwreck
• Drive along the 75 Mile Beach sand highway
• Friendly, knowledgeable guided walks and adventures
• Spot an abundance of rare wildlife and learn about K’gari’s rich history
• Delicious, healthy meals included 
• Tent-style accommodation with excellent facilities (Tent, camp mat, sleeping bag and pillow)
• Return ferry transfer from Rainbow Beach
• National Park and Vehicle Permits included
• Drive your own 4WD and be guided around the unique sand island

Explore biodiverse wonders, lapse up salty and freshwater marvels, and make lifelong mates with Dingo’s!

Sample Itinerary

Begin your adventure with Dingo’s by boarding the Inskip Point ferry from Rainbow Beach and then hit...

Begin your adventure with Dingo’s by boarding the Inskip Point ferry from Rainbow Beach and then hitting the sand highways of the Fraser Coast's golden jewel, K’gari (Fraser Island)! Settle in for the journey and get ready for two nature-packed days with your expert guides and youthful crew!

Maheno Shipwreck

The first destination on your bustling K’gari itinerary is the stretching eastern beaches, where salty breezes and glistening waves are in abundance! Kick back and settle in for a morning tea at one of the island’s many freshwater creeks before reaching the Maheno Shipwreck. Built in 1905 as one of the first turbine-driven steamers, snap some pictures and learn all about Maheno’s fascinating history as you traverse around the grand shipwreck.

After a jam-packed morning of 4WD fun, reach the largest creek on K’gari by the afternoon for a divine swim in some of the freshest waters you’ll ever see! Eli Creek pours up to four million litres of freshwater into the adjacent ocean every hour, creating the perfect destination for a refreshing float downstream. As the sun begins to set, arrive at your cosy campsite for a night of laid-back mingling and star gazing with your fellow campers, before heading to your comfortable tent accommodation.

Central Station

Your second day of K’gari adventure begins! Rise early and cruise south into everchanging rainforest vegetation to reach Central Station. Here you’ll take a relaxed hike to Wanggoolba Creek, where your guide will share the rich Indigenous significance and logging history of the area. Continue further into the dense forestry with a 1.8km self-guided walk to Pile Valley, where you’ll have morning tea surrounded by striking Satinay trees.

Lake McKenzie

Arguably one of the most beautiful destinations on K’gari and the Australian East Coast, your 4WD adventure will take you to Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) next! A perched lake fed solely by rainwater, the lake boasts crystalline silica sands and clear blue waters of every shade. Laze on the white foreshore and swim with friends before driving back out to Eastern Beach to board the return ferry to Rainbow Beach.

Our Delicious Sample Menu

Day 1: Morning Tea, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Breakfast, Morning Tea and Lunch.

Accommodation

Get excited for a night under the stars at Dingo’s campsite, located just metres from the beach. Enjoy tent-style accommodation on your two day, one night tour, which includes a tent, camp mat, and sleeping bag. Camping is the best way to immerse yourself in the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island)!

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What to bring.

Please bring a small overnight bag only with:

• Comfortable clothing and footwear
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Swimwear and towel for those wishing to swim
• Refillable water bottle

What's Included

• Two-day 4WD camping adventure on K’gari (Fraser Island)
• Own 4WD to use
• Visit Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Central Station, 75 Mile Beach and the Maheno Shipwreck
• Friendly, knowledgeable guides
• Morning Tea, Lu...
• Morning Tea, Lunch and Dinner on Day 1
• Breakfast, Morning Tea and Lunch on Day 2
• Tent-style accommodation with excellent facilities (Tent, camp mat, pillow, and sleeping bag)
• National Park and Vehicle Permits
• Lead Driver

What's Extra

• Reduced excess options ($25 to reduce to $1000 excess or $50 to reduce to $500 excess)

Terms and Conditions

Important Information:

• The Dingo’s 2-Day K’gari Tag Along Adventure tour is aimed at 18 to 35 year olds.
• The tides will dictate your arrival time onto the island and may dictate the order of the itinerary activities. Your guide will advise of the planned itinerary and the day’s activities at the start of the tour.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Fraser Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 

Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.

Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.

Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees. You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 7 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to [email protected]. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.

Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store.

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.

Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.

Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Fraser-Tours.com .  If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

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Frequently asked questions.

No, unfortunately, this tour is only suitable for travellers ages 18-35. Check out our list of K'gari tours for families if you want to bring your children!

There is no exact itinerary with time slots for each location because every tour is unique. Weather, tides, and the group itself will affect the itinerary, but your experienced local guide knows the island inside and out. They will ensure you have the best possible trip with plenty of time at each special attraction on K'gari. 

Yes, vegan, gluten-free, what or nut allergies, and lactose intolerant can be catered for on this tour. 

Yes, your tour supplies fresh drinking water for the duration of the tour. 

Dingo's stays at a private campsite with a kitchen/bbq area, flushing toilets, and hot showers that run using a $2 coin. Sleeping bags and pillows are provided as well.

We offer free luggage storage at Freedom Hostel in Rainbow Beach. You can choose to store your valuables in a locker at the hostel if you wish. 

Unfortunately no, this tour provides pick-up and drop off from Freedom Hostel in Rainbow Beach only. 

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I took the tour again recently, because I had been told that it had improved since my last visit.

The result?  Yes, it is improved.

They addressed all of my earlier complaints about the  tour guides:

• I had complained that it was sometimes hard to hear them speak, so they now pass out individual headphones that allow guests to easily hear the guide under all conditions.
• I had noted that it was strictly a walking tour, and that all that walking could be a bit tiring for some members of the group.  So now they shuttle guests around in golf carts that hold about six people each - making for small, intimate tour groups, and making it easy for the less hardy to easily traverse the lot.
• I had also complained that the tour guides' training seemed lacking, when it came to knowing the history of the studio.  But if the guide on my latest tour was typical, they have solved that problem as well.  Our guide, Travis, seemed well-versed on both the history and current activities of the studio, as well as being personable & professional.  He couldn't have done a much better job, given the natural limitations of the tour.  They have also outfitted the guides with iPads, which allow them to show guests photos and short videos illustrating the subjects under discussion.

And unless I'm imagining it, the studio lot itself (or at least its southern edge, around the Paseo) seems to look better, more gentrified, than on my previous trips - almost resembling a college campus in spots.

All in all, those are some nice improvements, and make for a much better tour than what I experienced in my earlier visits to the studio.

However, what they couldn't fix are the problems inherent to the Paramount lot itself.

Don't get me wrong, Paramount Studios is one of the most historic studio lots in town (and in fact, the only major studio still officially inside the Hollywood borders).  They made the very first movie to win an Academy Award ("Wings"), and on this lot they have shot such classics as  "The Godfather", "Forrest Gump", "Titanic", "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Going My Way", "Sunset Blvd", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "King Kong", "Braveheart", "Grease" and the "Star Trek" series, to name just a few.

But what it lacks is a traditional big back lot, full of permanent standing outdoor sets.  This was a staple of the major studios back in the Golden Age, filled with faux residential neighborhoods, jungles, mock railroads, Western towns, and Paris streets.  These big back lots were always the most colorful and interesting aspects of any movie studio, at least from the standpoint of a visitor.  MGM had a huge back lot, before they tore it down in the '70s.  Warner Bros. still has theirs.  As does Universal, of course.

To the average tour guest, all sound stages look more or less the same: distinguished only by the large numbers painted on their sides.  When they're in use, they are usually off-limits to tours.  When they are not in use, they are usually empty or filled with folded flats and lighting equipment.  So the guides are mostly limited to driving past these faceless barns, and telling us the history of each one, with tour guests catching an occasional glimpse of their dark, mostly empty interiors through the occasional open door.

( I noticed that they have added plaques to the outside of each sound stage, listing the notable movies & TV shows made inside.  That's great, except that the tour tram usually doesn't get close enough, or stop long enough for guests to read them. )

I realize that they can't, in practical terms, let the guests watch while movies are being made.  But they could (and should) show us more of the behind-the-scenes process.  Guests need to see things like the costume department, the prop houses, the recording studios, the dressing rooms, the mini-factories where they build the sets - and it sure wouldn't hurt to show guests at least one movie camera somewhere along the tour.

In short, they keep guests on the outside far too often, looking at exterior walls passing by, and listening to the guide's spiel.  Granted, the general buzz of the studio (its streets cluttered with white production trailers, and buzzing with the bikes and golf carts used to get around the lot) can be interesting in its own right, but a little of that goes a long way.

During my most recent tour, we only went inside twice: once to step into a tiny, empty, corner space in the New York set (that was once used for filming a scene from "Breakfast at Tiffany's"), and a second time to visit the empty set of "The Doctors" (a daytime TV talk show that I honestly never heard of).

Still, the tour is indeed better than it used to be, and I have to give them high marks for making an effort. And it remains superior to the Sony studio tour , which is just downright boring.  However, it still doesn't measure up to the Warner Bros. tour , with its huge back lot and more comprehensive tour.

But there are legitimate reasons why someone might opt for the Paramount tour.

As the photo on the left shows, Paramount is the only major studio where you have a view of the Hollywood Sign from inside the lot. OK, let's get into the details of what you'll see:

The Paramount tour takes a full two hours, and barely scratches the surface of the numerous buildings and sound stages that make up the 65-acre studio.

When he does, your first stop will be the Paramount gift shop, where they will give you some time to wander around the small store (where they no doubt hope you will spend your money on one of their t-shirts or coffee mugs, all bearing the familiar Paramount mountain logo).  You can also get a cup of coffee here, and relax for a moment under an umbrella at a patio table just outside.

They will then head east along the south edge of the studio lot, along the Paseo, the tiled walkway that runs parallel to Melrose, inside the studio.  On the right (south) edge of this broad walkway is a small strip of lawn, called Marathon Park, that is often also used for filming (due to its convenient location and relatively low cost), and the guide will tell you about a few of those productions.

Then it is on to the iconic Bronson gate (the one featured in "Sunset Blvd", "The Artist", and many other films), where you'll be given the chance to pose for photos near that famous arch.  (It is indeed a very photogenic spot.)

This brief history lecture (visually aided by the guide's iPad) seems to replace the short film about Paramount that used to be shown to tour guests before the start of the tour.  That's a mixed blessing, since its hard for a single person, no matter how talented, to compete with a professionally-made documentary film featuring the highlights of the studio's 100-year history.

Back outside on the Paseo, you'll be shown the original bench from "Forrest Gump", and regaled with stories about how Tom Hanks showed up one day to sit on the bench and pass out chocolates to passersby.

Then it's back on the tram, and through the Bronson gate into the actual working studio.

From here on in, the tours are somewhat played by ear.

As an example, on my visit, the guide ran into an unexpected problem.  While taking us to see the New York set (usually the highlight of the tour), he found his way blocked by a giant white tent, erected for some special event (you can rent the New York set for just such events, if you have the $10,000 a day it costs).  As a result, we ended up having to take a roundabout route and ended up seeing only a small section of the large New York set (portions of which mimic several East Coast cities).

We got out and were allowed to step inside the empty shell of a small storefront that our guide told us was used as the interior for Alex's boutique, called "Xela" on the TV sitcom "Happy Endings".  Since I never watched the show, that didn't mean much to me.

We were shown clips (via the guide's iPad) of a scene shot there from "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

We were also shown a very small alleyway just outside with fake bricks, and with fake sewers that could be rigged to emit steam, to add to that east coast ambiance.

Along the way, there was a lot of talk of the current TV shows filming on the lot: "NCIS", "Glee" "Happy Endings" and "Rizzoli & Isles".  There are also a lot of Nickelodeon kid shows filming at the studio, with names like "Big Time Rush" and "Marvin Marvin", which didn't ring a bell with most of the adults on this tour.

Tourists always hope to see a celebrity on a tour like this, but that is always a longshot chance.

We also saw a number of little kids spill out of a bus, and were told they were the cast of an upcoming Nickelodeon show called "Haunted Hathaways".  But since the show hasn't aired yet, that didn't mean much.

Likewise, our guide later pointed out a tween girl in a colorful dress, and identified her as Ryan Newman, an up-&-coming star (according to our guide) appearing with Tony Danza on his latest sitcom, "See Dad Run".

But, as expected, the better-known stars of "NCIS", "Glee" or even "Happy Endings" were nowhere in sight.

Finally, we headed to the southwest corner of the Paramount lot, which used to be RKO Studios, and later DesiLu (before Paramount absorbed it).

Our guide showed us Lucy Park (and an adjacent childcare center built by Lucille Ball for her employees).

We took a look at (the exterior) of Stage 21, where RKO filmed the original "King Kong", and then it was back to the studio cafe (seen on "Glee" as "Breadsticks"), where we disembarked and dispersed (after more encouragement to spend money in the studio gift shop).

The bottom line?  The studio tour is better than it used to be, and well worth the time, when you're in Hollywood.  But it could still be better.  And the historic Paramount lot, while it has a lot to offer, isn't the ideal movie studio for a tour.

Parking : Parking is available across the street from the famous Bronson gate, in a paid lot at the corner of Bronson & Melrose. (The cost for parking was a flat $10.00 on my last visit.)

Admission Price : $53 for the two-hour guided tour. (No one under age 10 is allowed on the tour.) Advance reservations are required (at 323-956-1777, or online at www.paramountstudiotour.com ).

(They also offer a special  4 1/2 hour VIP tour, once per week – on weekday mornings at 9:30 AM, and weekday afternoons at 1 PM. The cost is $178, and reservations are necessary .)

 [ Prices are current as of December 2014.]

You enter through the new double-arch Paramount gate on Melrose, just west of the older Bronson gate. There is a pedestrian walkway on the right (east) side of this entrance. Stop at the booth there.

Hours : Guided tours of the studio are given every day (except some holidays), every half hour from 9:30 AM to 2 PM.  (Weekend schedule may vary.) The tours last two hours.

[For more information on this subject, you can access Paramount's official website at: http://www.paramount.com .]