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

K'gari (Fraser Island) fire update

Visitor access to the island is restricted until further notice while fires are being managed. Follow Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Park Alerts for updates. Camping and vehicle access permit holders are able to amend to cancel their booking via www.qld.gov.au/camping.

Fraser Island (K'gari) is the traditional land of the Butchulla Aboriginal people and a world heritage area. 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.

Camping zones summary

There are 45 camping area options on K'gari. All camping areas have capacity limits and may become booked out, especially during peak holiday periods. To avoid disappointment, book early—bookings are available 6 months in advance.

Please remember to keep your camp compact and off access tracks.

Camping area information is grouped under the following categories.

Camping permits and requirements
Camping areas with wongari (dingo) deterrent fences—recommended for families with children 14 years and under. Central Station camping area; Dundubara camping area; Lake Boomanjin camping area; Waddy Point top camping area. Organised group camping is available at the southern end of Cornwells camping area.
Eastern beach camping—9 camping zones on the eastern beach from Dilli Village north to Sandy Cape; and Waddy Point beachfront camping area.
Western Beach camping—7 remote beach camping areas on the north western side of the island between Moon Point (south) and Wathumba Creek (north).
South western camping areas—2 remote camping areas along the south-western coastline
Southern remote camping area—1 remote camping area on the southern coastline. Ideal for those that arrive late and need to wait for the low tide before traversing the eastern beach.
Camping areas for schools—6 camping areas suitable for schools and large groups.
K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk walkers’ camps information is presented separately on the K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk web page.

Check the interactive map for locations and specific camping area names or refer to the K'gari (Fraser Island) map (PDF, 381.6KB) and K'gari (Fraser Island) beach camping zone map (for eastern beach camping zones). (PDF, 280.1KB)