K'gari, Great Sandy National Park Butchulla Country Fraser Coast

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The best way to protect yourself, fellow visitors and the dingoes (wongari) is by planning ahead to Be Dingo-Safe. Photo credit: Darren Jew © Queensland Government

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Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Camping in K'gari

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

The new Queensland National Parks Booking Service is live for bookings.

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If you are making your first booking since 1 July 2024, a new customer account will be created automatically as part of your next booking. Please note your previous login credentials will no longer be valid.

Customers who have made a booking after 1 July 2024, please use your email address to reset your password to access your account.

More information about the new booking system

Permits required:

Vehicle access permits (VAPs) must be purchased for every vehicle before entering Fraser Island Recreation Area. 24hr number plate surveillance cameras are in use. Please ensure vehicle number plate details are correct on your permit. For more information see:

Camping permits for QPWS camping areas are required and must be purchased before setting up camp—fees apply.

  • When making your booking, you will need to know the name for the camping zone or area you are booking. You must stipulate the place and dates you intend to camp. You cannot camp elsewhere during that period unless you amend your booking beforehand.
  • A camping permit booking number must be clearly displayed at your camp site.
  • Camping bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance. It is strongly recommended to book well in advance for peak periods—school holidays and public holidays.

K’gari Great Walk

Camping bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance from 1 March to 30 September, which is strongly recommended during peak periods—school holidays and public holidays.

As a result of high fire danger conditions typically experienced on K’gari over the warmer months causing an unacceptable risk to the safely of walkers in remote areas, a seasonal restriction on forward bookings for the K’gari Great Walk camp areas is implemented yearly from 1 November to 28 February. Restrictions on forward bookings are limited during this time to fourteen days in advance only and intended to reduce any impact on visitors if any walking tracks are closed at short notice. During this time when the walk and camp areas may be closed, rangers will regularly assess the fire danger conditions and open the walk (or sections of the walk) and associated camp areas whenever conditions allow.

  • Awinya Creek camping area

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    Escape the crowds and settle into this quiet retreat, with endless views across the ocean and along the striking coastline.

  • Beach camping zone 1 - Govi and Wongai

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    Opportunity abounds at this sandy, beach-side camping area, a short drive from the Hook Point barge landing.

  • Beach camping zone 2 - One Tree, Cornwells, Gabala

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    Find a site that ticks all your camping boxes at this coastal camping zone close to beaches, drives, walks, lakes and picnic areas.

  • Beach camping zone 3 - Poyungan and Winnam

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    Swim at Lake Garawongera, see the striking colours of Rainbow Gorge, or relax by the beach at this coastal camping zone.

  • Beach camping zone 4 - Guluri and Eli

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    Extending along the coast between Happy Valley and Eli Creek, this camping zone is a fantastic, centrally based location.

  • Beach camping zone 5 - Maheno and Wahba

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    Unwind and connect with nature at this centrally located camping zone stretching between Eli Creek and The Pinnacles.

  • Beach camping zone 6 - Eugarie, Yurru, Guruman

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    Explore the surrounding beaches, sandblows, lakes, drives and walks from this sheltered camping area nestled in coastal woodland.

  • Beach camping zone 7 - Wyuna and Burad

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    Base yourself at this beautiful beach-side camping area and spend a few days exploring the surrounding beaches, sandblows, walks and drives.

  • Beach camping zone 8 - Marloo, Ocean Lake, Duling

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    The whole family will relish staying at this camping zone, stretched between Waddy Point and Ngkala Rocks on the Eastern beach.

  • Beach camping zone 9 - Diray and Carree

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    While away the days at this camping zone in the dunes on the northern-most tip of stunning K'gari.

  • Bowal Creek camping area

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    This secluded beachfront camping area is nestled in a grove of Moreton Bay Ash and has stunning ocean views and superb sunsets.

  • Bowarrady Creek camping area

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    Enjoy the gentle breezes and solitude of this picturesque creek-side camping area with sprawling coastal and ocean views.

  • Central Station (tent site) camping area

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    Towering forests create a cool retreat at this well-equipped island camping area that is alive with wildlife.

  • Central Station (trailer site) camping area

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    Central Station camping area is located inland from Eurong. The camping area features a large, formal, fenced camping area, set in rainforest with access to a variety of walks and…

  • Coolooloi Creek camping area

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    This small, peaceful camping area has stunning ocean views that are best enjoyed on a leisurely sunset beach stroll.

  • Coongul Creek camping area

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    With superb views and brilliant fishing and boating, you are sure to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this secluded camping area.

  • Cornwells camping area (fenced)

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    Coastal camp sites sheltered behind the dunes close to beaches, scenic drives, walks, lakes and amenities.

  • Dundubara (tent site) camping area

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    Access to scenic walks and brilliant beach fishing make this sheltered and well-equipped camping area a great place to stay.

  • Dundubara (trailer site) camping area

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    Dundubara camping area features a large, formal fenced camping area with a variety of sites to choose from and access to walks and other attractions.

  • Eli camping area (fenced)

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    Coastal camp sites sheltered behind the dunes close to beaches, scenic drives, walks, lakes and amenities.

  • Garrys Anchorage camping area

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    Named after a famous Butchulla tracker, this peaceful boat-only area offers shade and shelter on the island's south-western shore.

  • Lake Boomanjin camping area

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    After a day exploring the Southern Lakes scenic drive, camp beside what is reputedly the largest perched lake in the world.

  • Moon Point camping area

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    This quiet retreat has great ocean views and protected bay waters for terrific fishing, boating and kayaking.

  • One Tree camping area (fenced)

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    Coastal camp sites sheltered behind the dunes close to beaches, scenic drives, walks, lakes and amenities.

  • Teebing (Wathumba Spit) camping area

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    This protected beach camping area is one of the island’s most secluded, and a paradise for water activities.

  • Ungowa (tent site) camping area

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    Escape the crowds, embrace the solitude, drink in the ocean views and relish the island's fantastic beach fishing.

  • Ungowa (trailer site) camping area

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    Ungowa camping area is located in the south-western coastline of K'gari.

  • Waddy Point Top (tent site) camping area

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    Tucked away from the wind and sun, this inland retreat is a fabulous place to spend a few days relaxing and recharging.

  • Waddy Point Top (trailer site) camping area

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    Waddy Point (top) camping area features a formal, fenced camping area set in coastal woodland near a rocky headland. The camping area is located on the north-east coast of K'gari,…

  • Waddy Point beachfront (tent site) camping area

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    Sit around a fire at a camping area that boasts stunning ocean views, fantastic fishing and the nearby Binngih Sandblow.

  • Waddy Point beachfront (trailer site) camping area

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    Waddy Point beachfront camping area faces north, under allocasuarina trees, on the beachfront of Waddy Point. The camping area is located on the north-east coast of K'gari, approximately 100km north…

  • Wathumba (tent site) camping area (fenced area)

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    Set up camp nestled behind the foredunes at the mouth of creek and on the western beach of the island.

  • Wathumba (trailer site) camping area (fenced)

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    Wathumba camping area is set behind the foredunes, near mangroves. The camping area is located on the western side of K'gari near the mouth of Wathumba Creek. This camping area…

  • Wongai camping area (fenced)

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    Coastal camp sites sheltered behind the dunes close to beaches, scenic drives, walks, lakes and amenities.

  • Woralie Creek camping area

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    Enjoy beach sunsets and shoreline fishing at this easy-to-get-to camping area on Platypus Bay.

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