The Campfire Collective — 4WD Island Adventures · Ages 18–35
Ages 18–35 · Travellers Welcome
$200
Single trip
4
Island destinations
3
Days of adventure
The Campfire Collective · South East Queensland

ISLAND
DRIVES
& CAMPS

Social 4WD island adventures for travellers and backpackers aged 18–35. Cheaper than any official tour. Way more fun. Two Campfire Collective team members join every trip to help, gear up, and keep things running smoothly.

How It Works View Membership
Moreton Island North Stradbroke Island Double Island Point Bribie Island 4WD Beach Drives Campfire Nights Snorkelling & Swim Lakes Sand Driving Pro Photos & Videos Recovery Training Moreton Island North Stradbroke Island Double Island Point Bribie Island 4WD Beach Drives Campfire Nights Snorkelling & Swim Lakes Sand Driving Pro Photos & Videos Recovery Training
Who We Are

Not a tour.
A community.

The Campfire Collective is a social adventure community for young travellers and backpackers aged 18–35 exploring Queensland's islands — Stradbroke, Moreton, Bribie, and Double Island Point.

We're not a commercial tour operator. We're a group of people who team up, share costs, access gear together, and explore the islands the same way locals do.

Every trip is joined by two Campfire Collective team members who organise logistics, distribute all included and hired gear prior to ferry departure, provide support and guidance to members who are new to 4WD driving, and lend a hand with any de-bogging if needed. They'll also share a relaxed plan of places worth visiting — you're welcome to join in, do your own thing, or mix it up. Nothing is guided or required. It's your weekend, your pace.

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This is not a commercial tour Members team up independently, share costs, and access gear as a peer-to-peer community. All driving is by members in their own vehicles.
Group around a campfire at night with rooftop tents and drinks
"Like I'm alive again."
— Member feedback · Straddie trip
"We organise every trip, hand out all the gear at the ferry, and make sure every member has everything they need before wheels hit the sand."
— The Campfire Collective Team
✓  Distribute all gear at the ferry before departure
✓  Guidance & support for new 4WD drivers
✓  Help de-bog vehicles when needed
✓  Share local knowledge of every island & route
✓  Organise the optional pre-trip dinner meetup
Step by Step

How to Join a Trip

Three 4WD vehicles parked on a wide empty Stradbroke Island beach with group waving
4WD Navara driving through ocean waves on a beach with two people hanging out the windows
Three friends hugging at sunset with the beach and ocean behind them
Group of travellers having lunch together at a picnic table — the pre-trip meetup dinner
Pre-trip meetup dinner
Optional the night before · Brisbane
Group of young travellers relaxing at a beachside campsite under trees with ocean view
Beach camp hangout
Straddie · Moreton · Bribie · Double Island
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Join the Community
Sign up through our website and join the main community chat. See past trip videos, photos, and upcoming island weekends. Completely free — no commitment.
Free to join
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Choose Your Island
Pick the trip and island you want to join — Straddie, Moreton, Bribie, or Double Island Point. We post dates in advance so you can plan ahead.
4 destinations
3
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Pay a Small Deposit
Secure your spot with a small membership deposit. This confirms you're serious — and so is everyone else in the group. Fully refundable if you can't make it.
Refundable
4
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Choose How to Drive
Ride with a Driver Member who has spare seats (peer-to-peer, subject to availability), or hire your own 4WD through our partner company for around $260.
Your choice
5
🔥
Meet Up & Head Out
Optional pre-trip dinner in Brisbane the night before — meet the group and the Campfire Collective team. Then it's 3 days of beaches, lakes, 4WD tracks, and campfires.
Unforgettable
Where We Go

Four Epic Islands

No other overnight camping tours run to these islands. These are backyard playgrounds that locals keep to themselves — and we're letting you in.

Aerial drone shot of three 4WD vehicles in convoy driving along a pink sand beach at dusk
The convoy life
Your crew.
Your island.
Your pace.
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Three 4WD vehicles on the sand at Moreton Island with the Tangalooma wrecks in the turquoise water behind
🏝️
Moreton Island
Australia's third-largest sand island. Tangalooma wrecks, Blue Lagoon, endless beach drives, and some of the best camping in SEQ. Barge access.
Barge from Lytton ★ Most Popular
02
🌊
North Stradbroke
East coast beach runs, Cylinder Beach, freshwater Blue Lake, and Point Lookout sunrises. A classic Straddie weekend never gets old.
Ferry from Cleveland Monthly Run
03
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Double Island Point
Coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, a remote lighthouse camp, and world-class surf. One of the most spectacular drives in Queensland. Experienced drivers.
Drive from Rainbow Beach Epic Drive
04
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Bribie Island
Drive-on access, sheltered northern beaches, easy tides, and great camping. The perfect first island trip for backpackers new to 4WD driving.
Drive access via bridge Beginner Pick
Choose Your Style

Passenger or Driver

Two membership types, same amazing trip. Whether you own a 4WD or have never driven one before — there's a spot for you.

Passenger Membership
Three travellers laughing together in the back of a 4WD on the way to the island
Riding with a driver member
For travellers
& backpackers
Perfect if you don't own a 4WD, or just want the easiest, most affordable way in
$200 / single trip (3 days)
+ optional 4WD hire ~$260 via our partner (if not riding with a Driver Member)
  • Ride with a Driver Member (if seats available) — free lift
  • OR hire your own 4WD via our partner (~$260) for full independence
  • Access to all included gear (see gear section)
  • Vehicle access permits, camping fees, ferry tickets all handled for you
  • Private trip chat — meet your group before you go
  • Main community chat — free, no commitment
  • Pre-trip dinner meetup in Brisbane (optional)
  • Professional photography & videography of the whole weekend
  • Jack & AJ on every single trip
Your choice of how to travel: Some Passenger Members ride with a Driver Member (peer-to-peer, not a transport service — subject to availability). Others prefer their own hired 4WD for full independence and the complete 4WD experience. Both options give you the same social weekend.
⛽ Fuel costs: Passenger Members riding with a Driver Member are expected to split fuel costs evenly with the other passengers and their Driver Member for the duration of the trip.
Driver Membership
Two friends perched on their own 4WD Navara on the beach at Moreton Island, smiling at the camera
Your 4WD · Your rules
For 4WD owners
& locals
Already own a 4WD? Join at a discounted rate and explore the islands with a ready-made group. Also perfect for international travellers who have brought or purchased a 4WD and want access to all the gear without buying it themselves — or who simply want a community to head out with.
$200 / single trip
− $10 per seat you offer (even if unfilled) · e.g. 3 seats → you pay $170
  • $10 off for every spare seat you offer — discount applies even if no one fills it
  • Never required to take passengers or let anyone drive your vehicle
  • Access to all included gear
  • Vehicle access permits, ferry tickets, campsite organised for you
  • Private trip chat + main community chat
  • Pre-trip dinner + Jack & AJ on every trip
  • Professional photography & videography
Monthly membership $300 / month
Annual membership $1,800 / year
Monthly and annual Driver Members get unlimited trips, priority access to trip announcements, and priority passenger placement. The $10/seat discount applies on every trip attended.
⛽ Fuel costs: Fuel for your own vehicle is your responsibility. If you carry Passenger Members, fuel costs are split evenly between you and all passengers for the trip.
What You Get

All the Gear,
Zero Hassle

Jack & AJ carry all equipment in their vehicles so you can maximise space in yours. You don't need to own a single piece of camping gear to have the best weekend of your trip.

Group setting up an awning on a 4WD at a bush campsite
Setting up camp
Man peering out of a Kings rooftop tent on a 4WD in the bush
Rooftop tent hire available
Group setting up awning at campsite with ocean visible through trees
Awnings & camp setup gear included
Included in every membership
  • Fridges for your food (carried by Jack & AJ)
  • Empty fuel jerry cans for spare fuel
  • Full drinking water jerry cans
  • UHF radios for the convoy
  • PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
  • First aid equipment
  • 4WD recovery gear (snatch straps, hi-lift etc.)
  • Cooking equipment + disposable plates & cutlery
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Sports equipment (beach volleyball etc.)
  • Portable speakers
  • Professional photography of the whole weekend
  • Professional videography of the whole weekend
Optional hire (small fee)
  • Tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Gas for cooking
What you bring yourself
  • Food (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 3 lunches — 1 meal on ferry)
  • Drinks & alcohol (cheaper to bring from Brisbane)
  • Clothes, toiletries & personal items
  • If hiring your own 4WD: fuel top-up, valid driving licence
Admin we handle for you
✓ Island vehicle access permits (organised & paid for)
✓ Your passengers' ferry tickets & access permits
✓ Campsite booking & hire
✓ 4WD hire guidance via partner company (~$260)
✓ Pre-trip group meal coordination in Brisbane
✓ Permit & driving licence guidance for international travellers
Eating on the Island

How Meals Work

No catering, no meal plans — just real food, shared tables, and one of the best parts of island camping. Here's what to expect across your trip.

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Breakfasts
Bring 2 breakfasts from the mainland — they're cheaper and easier to prep. Common options include eggs, bread, fruit, yoghurt, and cereal. We provide a stove and cooking equipment so you can cook at camp.
Bring from Brisbane · cheaper on the mainland
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Lunches
Pack 3 lunches — easy options like wraps, sandwiches, snack packs, or anything you can eat on the go between drives. One meal on the trip will be purchased at the island or on the ferry — budget around $15–25 for this.
3 packed + 1 bought on island/ferry
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Dinners
Pack 2 dinners. Many members coordinate a group cook-up in the trip chat beforehand — a BBQ or shared meal around the campfire is one of the highlights of the weekend. We provide the stove, plates, and cutlery.
Group cook-up encouraged
🍺 Drinks & alcohol
Bring your drinks from Brisbane — alcohol is available on the islands but significantly more expensive. Our fridges keep your drinks cold for the whole trip. A good rule of thumb: bring more than you think you need.
🔥 Cooking gear provided
We provide a stove, disposable plates, and cutlery for every member. Gas canisters are available to hire for a small additional fee — or bring your own. Members often coordinate a shared cook-up through the trip chat to make dinner a social event.
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Pro tip: Use the private trip chat to coordinate a shared group dinner with your fellow travellers before the trip. Many members prep ingredients together or assign different courses — it's one of the best ways to bond before you've even hit the sand.
Coming Up

Next Island Weekends

10
May
Moreton Island — Long Weekend
Bulwer Campground3-day campAll levels
3spots left
Open to all
17
May
Bribie Island — Beginners Weekend
Bribie Island North2-day campPerfect for first-timers
10spots left
Backpackers welcome
24
May
North Stradbroke — East Coast Run
Cylinder Beach to Point Lookout3-day campIntermediate
8spots left
Open to all
07
Jun
Double Island Point — Overnight Drive
Rainbow Beach departure2-day drive & campSome 4WD experience helpful
6spots left
Drivers priority
21
Jun
Moreton Island — Weekend Camp
Blue Lagoon camp3-day campAll levels
14spots left
Open to all
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the campfire

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