Some say, it rains 300 days a year on Fraser Island. I don't doubt it, it's 120 kms long, has lowland marshes, elevated forests and lakes, and a rainforest.
All of the postcards for Fraser Island show blue skies and clear lakes but if you happen to arrive on a rainy day, don't be sad, there's more to see and enjoy.
5. The tracks get easier to drive, kinda.
The inland tracks can be an easy drive or, if it's been dry and hot (as it was this last summer) inland conditions can catch out even the most experienced and well prepared driver.
One good shower of rain goes a long way to restoring the tracks, however, heavy, continuous rain brings out a whole new challenge.
For the 4wder with some experience this 'liquified' sand is a whole new driving experience.
4. It tends to be a bit quieter.
If it's been really raining, people tend to put off their trip, or if they are already there they look to stay in camp reading a book.
Imagine being set up on the beach, well setup, and watching the weather roll in or across the beach, with your feet up and a good book.
Your visit to Fraser Island does not always need to be about seeing as much as you can.
3. Free car wash.
Let's face it, camping on the beach is a fairly hostile environment for your 4wd.
A couple of good fresh water soakings does wonders to break down, or prevent that salt incursion into every panel gap.
Clearly, this won't help with the underbody, but you've already paid for proper rust protection there, right?
2. Go for a bush walk.
Grab a quality rain jacket, your boots and day pack and go for a walk.
The tracks get firmer, the wildlife always seems to be more visible, it's cooler and the only way to truly experience a rainforest is to immerse yourself in it, in the rain.
I'll personally endorse the Pile Valley walk along the banks of Wangoolba Creek from Central Station as an excellent wet weather walk.
1. Because you are on Fraser Island
Honestly, would you rather be at work, or driving in the city, or catching a train?
Probably not.
SxS are becoming increasingly popular in rural, commercial and resources sectors. With a Payload of a couple of hundred kilos in standard form while maintaining a very low footprint, the Side by Side can get into more places with less impact than a conventional 4x4.
