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Wathumba (trailer site) camping area
Wathumba camping area features a ‘park and walk-in’ camping area, set behind the foredunes, near mangroves. The camping area is located on the western side of Fraser Island near the mouth of Wathumba Creek.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Boat
Campground facilities
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Toilets (flush)
- Picnic tables
- Anchoring allowed
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Fishing
More information may be available at Wathumba (Tent site) camping area
Upcoming campsite availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting K'gari safely and camp with care.
- Wildfire Management-Active fire management in progress-Orchid Beach and Middle Rock Areas 23 October to 24 December 2020
- Wildfire Alert - Wathumba, Bowal and Awinya camping areas 18 October to 18 November 2020
- Wildfire Alert - Zone 8 Duling and Ocean Lake - Closed 15–29 October 2020
- Lake Wabby scenic drive impassable to Pile Valley road 10 June 2020 to 1 January 2021
- Lake Garawongera scenic drive impassable to Poyungan road 10 June 2020 to 1 January 2021
- Temporary closure of Beach camping zone 4 (Guluri, Eli) and 5 (Maheno, Wahba) due to increased wongari (dingo) activity 10 September to 30 November 2020
- Central Station Redevelopment - Planned upgrade Central Station Cottage and Museum 1 July to 31 October 2020
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Whelping Season 20 October to 4 December 2020
- Beware crocodiles
- Be dingo-safe
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
K'gari (Fraser Island) conditions report Updated 23 Oct 2020
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.