K'gari (Fraser Island) Clean Up 2025 - Trip Leaders - David Watt & The Lagerbergs

Four Wheel Drive Queensland volunteers have been cleaning up K’gari (Fraser Island) since 2001. 

The event is held annually over a weekend with Four Wheel Drive Queensland affiliated club members and event sponsors volunteering their time to clean marine debris from this beautiful World Heritage listed island.

Four Wheel Drive Queensland in collaboration with their partners in this venture, Queensland Department of Environment and Science, Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service and the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation. Four Wheel Drive Queensland K’gari Clean Up does not receive government funding and therefore they solely rely on the generous support of their fabulous sponsors to ensure the event continues into the future.

The Mitsi Club has had a long and proud history of helping with the cleanup and we look forward to a large turn-out this year. A request has been submitted to the organisers for camping allocated at Dundubara. This, however, is not guaranteed and we will not be notified of our allocated camping area until closer to the event.

ESSENTIAL:

You must register on the Club app to attend this event AND register with 4WD Qld.

Registrations with 4WD Qld to attend the 2025 K'gari Clean Up are now open.  You can register by visiting K'Gari Fraser Island Clean Up.  You will need to have created an account and be logged in to access the shop where you will purchase your registration. 

COSTS:

Registration: $11 per vehicle (A fee of $0.99 + 2.7% of the transaction will be added at checkout for all transactions).

Barge from Inskip Point: Discounted fares for the KICU weekend only - $100 per vehicle, $150 per vehicle with trailer/camper/caravan (usually paid in cash on the day).

Normal fares, outside of the 4-day clean-up dates are $130 per vehicle, between $230-$260 per vehicle with trailer/camper/caravan.

Camping: No costs for camping if you are only attending the 4-day event and wishing to stay in our allocated QPWS area.  Otherwise, camping in QPWS site start at $7.25 per person, per night or $29.00 per family per night for bookings direct with National Parks.  Please speak to one of your trip leaders for more information. 

Showers: if available - $2 coin operated

Vehicle Permit: Free for the 4-day event.  $57.80 for a 1 month permit if staying longer.

Dinner: $16.50 per adult, $8.50 per child for thank you dinner at Cathedrals on Sunday night.  Dinner must be purchased prior to 5 May 2025.  No dinner tickets will be for sale on the island.

Tickets for the dinner and KICU merchandise can be purchased via the 4WD Qld K'Gari Clean Up website: K'Gari Fraser Island Clean Up.  (A fee of $0.99 + 2.7% of the transaction will be added at checkout for all transactions).

Trip leaders - David Watt and Hollie & Nick Lagerberg 

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you wish to, you can book private camping/accommodation at Cathedrals on Fraser (https://www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au/).  Volunteers will receive a 20% discount for stays between 21 and 27 May 2025, using the discount code cu2025.  There are a range of different accommodation options including:

• Unpowered campsite (approx $45 per night)
• Powered campsite (approx $64 per night)
• Double Room tents (approx $146 per night)

Please note, the above prices do not include the 20% discount.

Cathedrals on Fraser is the location of the Sunday night thank you dinner.  It is a good choice for anyone wishing to guarantee decent camping facilities and a dingo-fenced camping area.  Of course, staying at Cathedrals is optional.  If you choose to stay at Cathedrals, you will not miss out on anything - timetables will be created before and during the event to ensure every person is informed of all club activities and able to participate, no matter where they are camped.  If you wish to stay at Cathedrals on Fraser, please book directly with them.

Facilities at Cathedrals on Fraser include:

• Free hot showers
• Flushing toilets
• Camp kitchens
• Drinking Water
• Coin laundry
• Rubbish bins & recycling
• Campfires
• Volleyball
• Table Tennis

They also have a well-stocked general store with:

• Cafe
• Fuel & Gas bottle refills
• Ice
• Camping gear
• Pharmaceuticals
• Groceries
• 4x4 parts
• Bottle-o
• Bait & Tackle
• Paid Wi-Fi

 If you do choose to book your own camping/accommodation on the island, please let your trip leaders know.