Long beaches, dramatic coloured-sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and pristine freshwater lakes and streams are some of K'gari's spectacular natural features.
Location
Approximately 300km north of Brisbane
Welcome
Welcome to K'gari. K'gari is the traditional home of the Butchulla people.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Information centre
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Telephone (pay phone)
- Toilets
- Vehicular ferry
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Showers
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Scenic drive
- Walking
- World Heritage
- Photo credit: © Lauren Bath
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: Briony Masters © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
- Photo credit: © Lauren Bath
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Bluedog Photography
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Robert Ashdown
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: Darren Jew © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Darren Jew © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Darren Jew © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Peter Lik © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Briony Masters © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
- Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
- Park Alert-Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head) walking track temporary closure 14 June 2021 to 18 December 2025
- Moon Point Road and Camping Area - Temporary Closure 18 October 2024 to 28 February 2025
- Poison canisters washing up on Southeast Queensland beaches 4 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Summer Season 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025
- Heightened dingo activity Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) 3 November 2024 to 24 January 2025
- Beach Camping Zone 8 - Partial Opening 13 September 2024 to 3 April 2025
- Cornwells Road, No Heavy Traffic 31 August 2022 to 26 June 2025
- Northern Forests scenic drive CLOSED, detour in place 4 June 2024 to 3 June 2025
- Northern Forests walking track CLOSED 4 June 2024 to 3 June 2025
- Beware crocodiles
- Be dingo-safe
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
K'gari conditions report Updated 18 Dec 2024
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.