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

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

Camping area 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 camping area availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting K'gari safely and camp with care.