A group trip... We say no to that more often than yes. Forced chatting all day, following the guide's fixed program and diving for food like hyenas. You read: panic in the eyes. But the three days we spent on K'gari/Fraser Island will definitely have us saying yes again. And how do we know that Drop Bear Adventures is the crème de la crème of tours here? We've done our research.

What we like most is that Drop Bear Adventures really cares about the island. No large companies managing the tours, but a small team who organize regular beach cleanups, actively volunteer in the community and are open to working with the Butchulla to protect the island and enable them to meet the challenges of business.

Once boarded in the 4×4 cars, tune je in via the walkie talkie. With a bunch of cars, take about five or six, you drive to the ferry. During the tour there are plenty of opportunities to get behind the wheel yourself. The guide mainly talks through the walkie talkie and man oh man, what have we learned from that good man. Lukey knows the island like the back of his hand, but also knows how to fascinate with motivational quotes. And really motivating, not to mention cringe way. Once on the ferry, but actually all the way to the ferry then, the adventure begins. It's high time to get to know your traveling companions. There's a good chance that you have a mixed group of ages and interests. Quite honestly, that makes it all the more fun.

The first stop is the eco retreat, which is what sets this tour apart from others. There, the lovely volunteers prepare delicious food that many other tours in Australia can learn from. Man oh man, the burger was good. The showers are hot, the toiletries are environmentally friendly, the beds are wonderful, the snacks are even better. In the evening the campfire is lit and it is a no-brainer that they serve marshmallows with it.

In the retreat you can choose from a shared room for up to five people or a private room.