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

Enjoy the sandy track from Hook Point to Dilli Village. Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government

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

Dilli Village walk

Linking the Hook Point barge landing and Dilli Village, this mostly flat walking track hugs the western side of Jabiru Swamp.

Journey type
Walk
Distance
25.3km one way A path where the start point is different to the finish point
Time suggested
Allow 10hrs walking time.
Grade
Grade 4 walking track

Accessible by

  • High clearance 4WD

Journey facilities

  • Walking

From the barge landing you’ll cross low-lying sand plains in the shade of gums and bloodwoods flanking Jabiru Swamp. The canopy gradually thins and wet areas of melaleuca swamps dot the landscape.

Jabiru Swamp walkers’ camp is about half way along the track. Stop here for a short break in the scattered shade before continuing on to Dilli Village, or spend the night under the cool woodland canopy. At dawn and dusk look for shy swamp wallabies emerging from the forest to feed in the camping area.

Once you reach Dilli Village, it’s only 150m to the start of the Fraser Island Great Walk.

This park is part of the Fraser Island World Heritage Area, famed for its exceptional natural beauty, outstanding examples of coastal dune landform development and evolutionary history.

Getting there and getting around

The Dilli Village walk is on the east coast of K'gari (Fraser Island), 15km off the coast of Hervey Bay and about 300km north of Brisbane.

  • The walk joins the Hook Point barge landing to Dilli Village and the Fraser Island Great Walk.
  • From the barge landing, walk about 500m east along the beach to the Hook Point inland road and follow it to where it splits into single lanes.
  • Walk along the right road (vehicle exit) for 40m to the trail head on the left.

Getting to K'gari

You can get to the island by high clearance 4WD, on foot, by plane or with a commercial tour.

By 4WD

  • Your high clearance 4WD must have low range functions.
  • Remember all vehicles must be registered, drivers must be licensed and all Queensland road rules apply, even on beaches.
  • Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.
  • A vehicle access permit must be purchased. Display the permit on your windscreen before driving in the recreation area.

From Inskip Point (15mins from Rainbow Beach)

  • At the end of the bitumen on Inskip Point Road, reduce tyre pressure, engage 4WD and drive 500m onto the beach.
  • Drive onto the Manta Ray barge for the 10–15min trip to Hook Point on the southern tip of K'gari (Fraser Island), and the start of the Eastern Beach scenic drive.
  • Bookings for this barge are not required.

From River Heads (east of Maryborough)

  • Travel 10.6km along River Heads Road to the Fraser Island Barges landing area.
  • The trip to Wanggoolba Creek on western K'gari (Fraser Island) takes 30–45min.
  • The trip to Kingfisher Bay on western K'gari (Fraser Island) takes 50mins–1hr.
  • These barges run at fixed time and bookings are essential.

On foot

  • Walkers can board a vehicle barge to the island (details above) or arrive by plane.

By plane

By private vessel

  • Access K'gari (Fraser Island)'s sheltered western coastline by private vessel. The eastern coastline of the island is extremely hazardous and exposed to very rough ocean conditions.
  • Launch your boat at one of the many boat ramps on the mainland between Tin Can Bay and Burnett Heads. There are no boat ramps on K'gari (Fraser Island).
  • See Maritime Safety Queensland's Beacon to Beacon Guides for the Great Sandy Strait and Hervey Bay for detailed navigational maps.
  • The waters adjacent to Fraser Island are in the Great Sandy Marine Park.

Commercial tours

  • You can join a range of tours that leave from a variety of centres.
  • For tourism information for all regions in Queensland, see Queensland.com, and for friendly advice on how to get there, where to stay and what to do, find your closest accredited visitor information centre.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Drinking water

There is a waterhole near Jabiru Swamp walkers' camp. Treat all water before use.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Dilli Village walk is open 24 hours a day.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

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