Booking in advance for Whitsundays and Fraser Island?

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spamcakes
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From March - May I'm going to be travelling the East Coast of Australia and while I'm there I want to do a group tour of Fraser Island and a Whitsundays sailing trip, probably both during April. However, as I don't know how long I'll be spending in each area while I'm travelling I don't want to tie myself down yet to doing the tours on a particular date.

So my main question is, at that time of year, how soon in advance would you suggest I need to book each of these trips? Could I get away with booking a couple of days in advance, or do I need to be more organised than that?

Also, if anyone has any suggestions for which companies to use that would be appreciated! I've looked at Cool Dingo Tours and Dropbear Adventures for Fraser Island, both of which appeal, but I'd be interested to hear any first hand experiences and recommendations.

A bit of information: I'm a 25yo female from the UK and will be travelling alone. Money isn't a huge issue but I wouldn't want to spend more on the Fraser Island Tour than the prices quoted by Cool Dingo and Dropbear (about $460 AUD) and would like to spend about the same on the Whitsundays trip. Also, in case it matters, for Fraser Island I want to do a 3D/2N trip rather than anything shorter, and at least 2D/2N for the Whitsundays.

Thanks in advance for any help :)

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mwoaster
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If you are set on doing a specific tour I would suggest booking at least two weeks in advance. If you just want to see it and you don't really care about which company and the lenght, you might get away with booking it a couple of days beforehand. But it's a bit of a gamble. Fraser and Whitsundays are probably one of the most popular destiantions on the East Coast.

I used Dingo for Fraser and was really pleased with them. Really nice driver and the accomodation was good. Good foot also.

For Whitsundays I used Ocean Rafting. It was really good and enjoyed the day I spend with them. Originally I planned to do two days in Whitsundays, but by the time I wanted to book, all affordable two day trips were sold out. So don't make the same mistake as me. Whitsundays deserves at least two days.

Check https://www.bookme.com.au/ for cheap deals.

Enjoy your trip!

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harry_ramsden
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Fraser will be packed during Easter (end of March)and very busy the next 2 weeks which are Queensland school holidays - this is a very popular family holiday destination.
After April 11 things should be very quiet.
Peak season in the Whitsundays is July, but it could still be busy over Easter and school holidays. Outside then, you will have no problem just turning up.
2-3 days is perfect for Fraser, and at least 3 for the Whitsundays to sail, see the reef and see Whitehaven beach.

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advarot
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can I jump in?
We are a family with 2 little girls 2yr and 4yr.
We would like to go to Whitsundays around March 10th, and Fraser island around March 14th.
do you think we should book in advance?
Can you recommend any family tours companies?
Thanks

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