Camping areas for schools and large groups
Queensland National Parks Booking System Update
The new Queensland National Parks Booking Service is live for bookings.
Customer account login
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.
Schools and large groups can camp together in the following group camping areas:
- Central Station
- Dundubara
- Waddy Point top
- Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) (walk in only, no vehicle based camping)
- Lake Boomanjin
Organised groups should submit an online group notification. Groups can apply to obtain a special account to book the K'gari group sites.
To book a group camp site you need to apply for a special account by:
- logging onto: www.qld.gov.au/camping
- selecting ‘Create account’
- following instructions to create your special account
- using this special account to book your group camp site.
It is recommended that group leaders view the Teachers' and group leaders' package for planning and safety information.
- Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED 20 June to 31 October 2025
- Woralie Road Dump Ezy Temporary Closure 13 July 2023 to 5 August 2025
- Park Alert-Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head) walking track temporary closure 14 June 2021 to 18 December 2025
- Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions 20 June to 31 October 2025
- Prescribed Burn - Snout Point to Coolooloi 19–24 June 2025
- Planned Burn - Eurong Area 10–25 June 2025
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Breeding Season 1 June to 31 August 2025
- Eli Creek Exposed Sand Dunes 14 April to 28 July 2025
- K'gari Great Walk Water Inundation 21 May to 30 June 2025
- Jabiru Great Walk Access Track and Jabiru Hikers Camp Closure 31 March to 30 June 2025
- Heightened dingo activity Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) 15 April to 30 June 2025
- Park Alert - K’gari Planned Burn Season 2025 26 February to 31 August 2025
- Poison canisters washing up on Southeast Queensland beaches 4 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Beware crocodiles
- Be dingo-safe
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
K'gari conditions report Updated 17 Jun 2025
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.