Wathumba (trailer site) camping area (fenced)
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 has a wongari (dingo) deterrent fence and is recommended for families with children 14 years and under wanting a coastal camping experience.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Fishing
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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 Wathumba (tent site) camping area (fenced)
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.
- Cornwells Road partially closed, K’gari Recreation Area 4 July to 3 October 2025
- 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
- Planned Burn – Middle Rocks to Orchid Beach In/Out Road and Orchid Beach West 5–18 July 2025
- Planned burn – Southern Lakes 3–11 July 2025
- K'gari Great Walk 1 July to 31 August 2025
- Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions 20 June to 31 October 2025
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Breeding Season 1 June to 31 August 2025
- Eli Creek Exposed Sand Dunes 14 April to 28 July 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 7 Jul 2025
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.