Part of me doesn't want to write this post because I want to keep the secret, but the other part of me cannot wait to share the amazing spots you can find on the world's largest sand island.

Many flock to K’gari (Fraser Island) for the beach driving and pristine freshwater lakes but they tend to stay on the East Coast which is easily accessible from the Inskip barge and has plenty of camping or accommodation options. Those looking for a little less 'roughing it' land from Hervey Bay at Kingfisher Resort and barely even have that 'covered in sand and sunscreen' feeling.

There is so much to see and do on this relatively small island, from the sand driving to the famous blue waters of Lake McKenzie, you won't be bored but for us, it is a chance to escape the crowds and live off the grid for a little while.

It takes a little more effort and a lot more gear to spend 10 days hours from any sort of civilization. But it is so worth it.

Once we hit the sand from the barge from Inskip, or Rainbow Beach, on the mainland, you drive an hour or two north then another hour or so driving across the island before we hit the quieter, calmer West Coast of Fraser Island. To get to where we want to camp, you need to really pay attention to the tides as the rivers and creeks on this side are a lot bigger and changeable than on the popular East Coast and you might get stuck unable to drive across them at high tide.

You could also get here by boat from Hervey Bay if you have your own.

Once on the coast again we continue to head north - to the northernmost campsite on this side of the island before Wathumba Creek. It is unlikely you will see anyone else camped here and that is the biggest part of its appeal.

All we need is our tent, a fridge, a gazebo (essential for that scorching midday sun) and whatever else floats your boat. For us this was fishing rods, a hammock, my SUP and the tinny. Cue 10 days of pure, isolated bliss.

You will see some people driving past on occasion - usually people fishing but they will return further south to their campsites. In 10 days, our only visitors were dolphins (daily!), turtles and the Fraser Island Ranger who came once to check our permits were in order.

You will be forced to make friends with all manner of insects but that is just part of island life.

Pack enough water and food (pending the fish catching of course) to last you, your stay unless you plan to drive to the other side of the island because there is nothing to buy here. We also rigged up a little shower from the small creek that runs behind the campsite. This was perfect for rinsing the salt and sunscreen off or just cooling down.

Our days started with brekkie and a swim for me and some pre-brekkie fishing for the man. Your body is truly guided by the sunshine so up early and early to bed.

Within walking distance of camp, we had the 'coffee rock' - made up of ancient sands and river sediments - providing a haven for smaller fish and large sand dunes to either admire or run up. All depending on your energy levels.

We fished a bit and caught a range of things, some we kept to each and others we released for another day.

We snorkelled a bit further out, seeing turtles and stingrays enjoying the warm waters as much as we were. It was serene and peaceful.

An added bonus of camping on the West Coast was that we got to watch sunset every night, always will a keen eye out for dolphins of course.

On this trip, my favourite after dinner activity of stargazing was curbed somewhat by the full moon blazing in the sky but this did mean evening walks before bed didn't require a torch!