Backpackers planning to visit the Mudlo rocks at Rainbow Beach in Queensland, Australia, have the option of buying
online travel insurance before they leave home.
The Gympie Times reports that the region is notorious for catching motorists off-guard and swamping vehicles in shifting sands and tidal movements, including the driver of a Subaru last weekend.
Rock formations on the beach can be passed quite easily when the tide is out, but they can catch out unwary visitors who try to explore at other times of the day.
The rocks are often surrounded by sand that proves a temptation for many drivers, but it is frequently eroded by rough sea swells.
Backpackers could make sure they have adequate
gap year travel insurance and check with locals about weather conditions and any tips they may have for exploring the region.
Queensland is famous for offering the best access to the Great Barrier Reef, offering visitors the chance to scuba dive and snorkel.
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