K'gari (Fraser Island), Great Sandy National Park Fraser Coast

Fraser Island (K'gari) is the traditional land of the Butchulla Aboriginal people and a world heritage area. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Critical information for your safety

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

Be inspired: Explore the Sunshine and Fraser coasts—your go-to weekend escapes!

They’re renowned for surf and sun-drenched beaches, and deservedly-so, but take a closer look and you’ll find the Sunshine and Fraser coasts have so much more in store! Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government

Be inspired: It’s official—Queensland National Parks have the best beaches!

It’s official—Queensland National Parks have the best beaches! How do we know? There’s a list going around of Australia’s Top 101 beaches to visit. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Be inspired: Queensland National Parks’ best-loved camping areas

We are truly a nation of coast dwellers, so when it comes to camping holidays, where do we head? To the water, of course! Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Fraser Island Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy

In July 2013, the Queensland Government released the new Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy for Fraser Island (PDF, 7.3MB) .

The new management strategy sets out an overarching framework for the management of Fraser Island's dingoes (PDF, 861.7KB) and their interaction with people by reducing risk, improving communication and education, and providing ongoing research, evaluation and review.

A plan to implement the strategy has been developed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), in collaboration with the former Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and other government agencies.

The government has already ceased hazing of dingoes by QPWS staff on the island pending further research and evaluation and adopted procedures so that dingoes estimated less than approximately 10kg are not targeted for trapping or ear tagging.

In addition, the following actions towards dingo welfare, conservation and human safety
have been addressed since the release of the new strategy:

  • the construction of a dingo-deterrent fence to improve visitor safety at Cathedral Beach campground ($350,000)
  • new dingo signage for key visitor nodes, along island tracks, and at barge departure points to remind people how to keep safe around wild dingoes and to help them better understand dingo ecology and behaviour ($84,000)
  • the development of a research prospectus so that research efforts are directed towards evidence-based decision making ($50,000)
  • expanding the VHF radio network across the island to enhance ranger communications and response times and provide a platform for which to consider the application of other technologies like trap activation sensors
  • increasing ranger on-ground presence during holidays and other peak periods
  • increasing dingo safety information and education to reinforce dingo-safe messages (PDF, 8.5MB) and provide visitors with advice on how to act if they encounter a dingo.
  • Ongoing adaptive management based on scientific research and monitoring.
    Incorporation of new technologies such as remote camera technology, field equipment (tablets), trap alert systems.
  • Continued liaison with welfare authorities such as RSPCA and veterinarians.
  • Ongoing community and other stakeholder liaison.

Read more about the Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy for Fraser Island , or refer to A quick guide to the Fraser Island Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy (PDF, 513.1KB)

Increased fines for disturbing, feeding dingoes

It is illegal to disturb or feed wongari (dingo), which includes attracting them with food or food waste. On K’gari (Fraser Island) an increased maximum fine of $11,028 and an on-the-spot fine of $2,205 now apply to those people who break the law. Be dingo-safe.