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 Fraser Island 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
More information may be available at Wathumba (tent site) camping area (fenced)
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting K'gari safely and camp with care.
- Park Alert-Tukkee Wurro (Indian Head) walking track temporary closure 14 June 2021 to 30 June 2023
- Northern Forests walking track closed 14 October 2021 to 30 January 2023
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk - advanced booking restriction 28 November 2022 to 28 February 2023
- Beach driving - low tide only 9 January to 28 May 2023
- Cornwells Road, No Heavy Traffic 31 August 2022 to 6 December 2023
- Orchid Beach Wongari (dingo) fence construction 1 December 2022 to 31 January 2023
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Summer Season 1 December 2022 to 28 February 2023
- Marine Stingers 15 November 2022 to 31 May 2023
- Marine turtles breeding season 1 November 2022 to 30 April 2023
- Information Centre opening hours 20 September 2022 to 20 March 2023
- Beware crocodiles
- Be dingo-safe
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
K'gari (Fraser Island) conditions report Updated 17 Jan 2023
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.