{"id":19829,"date":"2026-11-05T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=19829"},"modified":"2026-11-05T08:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T08:17:48","slug":"4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\/","title":{"rendered":"4WD Camper Hire Brisbane: Moreton Island, K\u2019gari and Cooloola Sand Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-post,.ast-separate-container 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>Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\/#Loading%E2%80%A6-3\" >Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\/#title\" >'+title+'<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4WD_Camper_Hire_Brisbane_Moreton_Island_Kgari_and_Cooloola_Sand_Routes\"><\/span>4WD Camper Hire <em>Brisbane<\/em>: Moreton Island, K\u2019gari and Cooloola Sand Routes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">You do not need a 4WD in Brisbane itself. You need one the moment you roll off a barge onto sand. Permits, tides, ferries and the contract clause that decides everything.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>5 November 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>9 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<figure class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-4.jpg\" alt=\"Australian coastal road trip\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>Brisbane is one of the easiest Australian cities to hire a campervan from, and almost all of the classic routes from it are sealed: up the Sunshine Coast, across to the Gold Coast, inland to the Darling Downs. A normal two-wheel-drive camper will do for nearly all of it. So why would anyone pay extra for a 4WD?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is sand. Around Brisbane there is a chain of enormous sand islands and beach highways, from Moreton Island to Cooloola and K\u2019gari (formerly Fraser Island), and the moment you roll off a barge onto a beach, you are in 4WD territory. This guide covers what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet Brisbane 4WD page<\/a> says about those routes, permits, tides and the one caveat that matters more than any of them. We are writing as researchers, not as people who have driven all these beaches, so we stick to what the page says and tell you to confirm the details yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still working out whether a 4WD is right, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">campervan rental guide<\/a> explains the basics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>A 4WD camper from Brisbane starts from about <strong>\u20ac96 a day<\/strong> on winter dates, and peak months sell out early. You only need it for the sand islands, and many hire contracts <strong>bar beach and sand driving<\/strong>, so confirm in writing that your operator allows it. Take our code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 for \u20ac20 off at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Do you actually need a 4WD from Brisbane?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">The caveat that decides everything: your contract<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Moreton Island: no sealed roads at all<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Bribie Island and the ocean beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Cooloola, Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">K\u2019gari: two ways in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Recovery, tides and what to carry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Prices, timing and a rooftop-tent alternative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in Brisbane with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_actually_need_a_4WD_from_Brisbane\"><\/span>Do you actually need a 4WD from Brisbane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The honest answer is usually no. Brisbane itself, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and the road north to Rainbow Beach are all sealed, and a regular camper is cheaper, easier to drive and uses less fuel. If your plan is a classic east-coast road trip, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/brisbane-to-cairns-campervan-hire-queensland-road-trip\/\">Brisbane to Cairns by campervan<\/a> is the better starting point.<\/p>\n<p>A 4WD earns its place when your trip includes sand. The CampervanPlanet page puts it neatly: you do not need one in Brisbane, you need it the moment you roll off a barge. If sand driving is the point of your trip, then the 4WD is not an extra but the entire reason to hire.<\/p>\n<p>The second reason is remote tracks in the Queensland interior and the Great Dividing Range. Those are also possible from Brisbane, but they take time and planning, and we would treat them as separate trips.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honest_travel_from_the_Arctic_Circle\"><\/span>Honest travel from the Arctic Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We send one letter a month \u2014 no roundups, no sponsored fluff. Just what we&#8217;re doing, where we&#8217;re going, and what we actually think.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/9367902\/subscriptions\" method=\"post\" data-htf-kit=\"9367902\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"email_address\" required placeholder=\"Your email\" \/><button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_caveat_that_decides_everything_your_contract\"><\/span>The caveat that decides everything: your contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you plan a single beach, read this twice. The page warns that many hire contracts bar beach and sand driving outright, even for a 4WD. That means you can rent an expensive four-wheel-drive camper, take it to a sand island and find yourself in breach of the agreement and uninsured for any damage.<\/p>\n<p>So the rule is simple. Confirm in writing, before you pay, that your operator allows the specific places you plan to drive, such as Moreton Island, Cooloola beach or K\u2019gari. Ask what insurance applies there, what the excess is, and whether recovery or towing is covered. Keep the email.<\/p>\n<p>If the answer is no, you have two options: choose a different operator, or enjoy the islands as a foot passenger or on a tour while your camper waits on the mainland. Both are better than a surprise bill. Our general post on <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-insurance-deposit-excess-explained\/\">insurance, deposit and excess<\/a> explains why the small print matters.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moreton_Island_no_sealed_roads_at_all\"><\/span>Moreton Island: no sealed roads at all<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moreton Island is the closest sand island to Brisbane, and the page says there are no sealed roads at all: the whole island is 4WD territory and a vehicle access permit is required before you drive. The MICAT vehicle ferry leaves from the Port of Brisbane, roughly 40 minutes from the city centre, and lands you on the beach about 90 minutes later.<\/p>\n<p>That gives you a rough schedule for the day. Allow time to reach the port, load, cross and then drive on the sand, and plan your return crossing carefully. Ferries are timetabled, and missing the last one means a night on the island or an expensive change. Book the crossing and the permit before you travel, because spaces fill in school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>On the island, tides rule. Many tracks run along the beach and are only passable around low tide, and soft sand can trap an unprepared vehicle quickly. Carry recovery gear, reduce tyre pressure as advised, and never drive into water you cannot see the bottom of.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bribie_Island_and_the_ocean_beach\"><\/span>Bribie Island and the ocean beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bribie Island is the easy one. The page notes that any car reaches the town over the bridge, and the 4WD is for the ocean beach up north, which needs a vehicle access permit. It quotes A$52.35 for up to a week or A$163.50 for up to a year, and adds that fees are reviewed each July, so check the current price before you pay.<\/p>\n<p>Because the bridge makes Bribie simple, it is a good first sand experience if you are new to beach driving. You can do it as a day trip from Brisbane, and you can base yourself at a campground on the mainland. Like all the islands, it has rules on where you can drive, camp and light fires, and those rules are enforced.<\/p>\n<p>If your hire contract allows beach driving, this is the place to start. If it does not, you can still visit the town and the sealed parts of the island in an ordinary camper.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-australia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"australia outback road\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare Brisbane campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4x4-rooftop-tent-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooloola_Double_Island_Point_and_Rainbow_Beach\"><\/span>Cooloola, Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Further north, the route most 4WD travellers love begins at Tewantin. The page describes crossing the Noosa North Shore ferry, which needs no booking and runs daily from early morning to late evening. After the crossing, it is beach driving with a Cooloola vehicle permit, about an hour on the sand to Double Island Point.<\/p>\n<p>The beach here is a legal highway, with its own rules: keep to the speed limit, give way as signposted, and watch for pedestrians and anglers. The timing is tidal, and the page repeats the rule we like best: beach highways run on the tide chart, not the clock. Plan to drive on the hard sand around low tide, and avoid the soft upper beach.<\/p>\n<p>At the far end is Rainbow Beach, a pleasant base with campgrounds, caf\u00e9s and the departure point for the barge to K\u2019gari. If you are driving north anyway, this is a lovely way to spend a day, and it fits into a longer trip described in our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/gold-coast-campervan-hire-byron-bay-sunshine-coast-road-trip\/\">Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast campervan guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kgari_two_ways_in\"><\/span>K\u2019gari: two ways in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>K\u2019gari, the world\u2019s largest sand island, is the one most people have heard of. The page describes two doors in: the Inskip Point barge near Rainbow Beach, a ten-minute hop with no booking needed, or the booked crossing from River Heads near Hervey Bay. The island itself has its own detailed rules, permits and wildlife warnings, including strict advice about dingoes, and the page refers readers to its separate Australia 4WD guide for the details.<\/p>\n<p>We would say the same for first-timers: treat K\u2019gari as a serious expedition. Check the current permit and camping rules, learn the tide times, and carry recovery gear. A daytrip with a tour operator is a perfectly good alternative, and many hire contracts do not allow K\u2019gari at all.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to explore more of the 4WD world, the CampervanPlanet site also lists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-australia?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">4WD camper hire across Australia<\/a>, and our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/4wd-camper-hire-cairns-daintree-cooktown-where-4wd-can-go\/\">where a 4WD can go from Cairns<\/a> shows the northern equivalent.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recovery_tides_and_what_to_carry\"><\/span>Recovery, tides and what to carry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sand driving looks easy until it is not. If you plan to drive on beaches, carry the basics: a tyre pressure gauge and a compressor to re-inflate afterwards, a shovel, recovery boards, a snatch strap and a tow rope. Ask your operator what is provided with the vehicle and what you need to bring, because the checklist differs between companies. Learn the tide times for the day before you leave the mainland, and plan your beach driving around the lower half of the tide.<\/p>\n<p>Take water, food and a charged phone, and tell someone your plan. Mobile coverage is patchy on the islands, and rescue can be slow and costly. If you get stuck, do not spin the wheels, as that digs you in deeper. Let some air out, clear the sand in front of the tyres and use boards.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, respect the environment. Stay on marked tracks, take your rubbish with you and follow the rules on fires, dogs and wildlife. These beaches are shared with walkers, anglers and families, and the permit fees fund the upkeep that keeps them open.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prices_timing_and_a_rooftop-tent_alternative\"><\/span>Prices, timing and a rooftop-tent alternative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page says 4WD campers from Brisbane start from about \u20ac96 a day on winter dates, and that peak months sell out early. Winter is the dry season in Queensland, with clear skies and mild days, and it is a very good time for the beaches. Summer is hot, humid and wet, with cyclone risk further north, and school holidays make everything more crowded and more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>If you want something lighter, a 4WD with a rooftop tent is another route: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4x4-rooftop-tent-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">rooftop tent hire from Brisbane<\/a> gives you a smaller vehicle that is easy on sand and cheaper to run, though you set up and pack away every day. It is a different style of trip, and a good one for couples.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever you choose, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet Brisbane 4WD page<\/a> with your dates and compare the vehicles that are actually bookable. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout to take \u20ac20 off. The coupon is deducted from our commission, so it costs you nothing extra.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_Brisbane_campervan\"><\/span>Book your Brisbane campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-brisbane?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-4wd-camper-hire-brisbane-moreton-island-kgari-cooloola\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>Do I need a 4WD to hire a campervan in Brisbane?<\/summary>\n<p>Not for sealed routes. You need one for the sand islands and beach highways, such as Moreton Island, Cooloola and K\u2019gari.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I drive a rented 4WD camper on a beach in Queensland?<\/summary>\n<p>Only if your contract allows it. The CampervanPlanet page warns that many hire contracts bar beach and sand driving outright, so confirm in writing before you book.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How much does a 4WD camper cost in Brisbane?<\/summary>\n<p>The page says from about \u20ac96 a day on winter dates, with peak months selling out early. Check live prices for your dates.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I need a permit for Moreton Island?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The page says a vehicle access permit is required before you drive, and the MICAT vehicle ferry leaves from the Port of Brisbane.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off your booking at checkout. It comes from our commission, so you pay nothing extra.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When is the best time for a Brisbane 4WD trip?<\/summary>\n<p>Winter, roughly June to August, is dry, mild and cheaper. Summer is hot and wet, and school holidays are busy.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Do you actually need a 4WD from Brisbane?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">The caveat that decides everything: your contract<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Moreton Island: no sealed roads at all<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Bribie Island and the ocean beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Cooloola, Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">K\u2019gari: two ways in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Recovery, tides and what to carry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Prices, timing and a 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