Waddy Point Top (trailer site) camping area
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, approximately 100km north of the Hook Point barge landing area and 5km north of Indian Head.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (flush)
- Camper trailer camping
- Hot showers (paid)
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked.
- Any park-specific camping information for
K'gari.
- Visiting K'gari safely for important safety information.
More information may be available at Waddy Point Top (Tent site) camping area
Bookings
Book a camping area Book a vehicle access permit
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting K'gari safely and camp with care.
- Woralie Road Dump Ezy Temporary Closure 13 July 2023 to 27 July 2026
- Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED 20 June to 31 October 2025
- Cornwells Road partially closed, K’gari Recreation Area 4 July to 3 October 2025
- Park Alert-Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head) walking track temporary closure 14 June 2021 to 18 December 2025
- Planned burn for Great Sandy National Park, K’gari section – Eurong Wanggoolba Road 1–8 August 2025
- Eli Creek Exposed Sand Dunes 14 April to 6 October 2025
- Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions 20 June to 31 October 2025
- K'gari Great Walk 1 July to 31 August 2025
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Breeding Season 1 June to 31 August 2025
- Park Alert - K’gari Planned Burn Season 2025 26 February to 31 August 2025
- Beware crocodiles
- Be dingo-safe
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
K'gari conditions report Updated 31 Jul 2025
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.