Limiting dingo-human interactions, particularly during rearing and emergence season, is critical to the welfare of pups. This is a particularly important time for pups to learn natural hunting and survival skills and to avoid habituation towards people. Take particular care and slow down when driving on K’gari - pups are exploring their environment, and this is the time they are most at risk of vehicle strike. Give dingoes space, K’gari is their place.

Dingo rearing and emergence season means:

• Dingo pups will venture out of their dens and explore their surroundings
• Adult dingoes will be teaching their young natural hunting and survival skills
• Dingoes may be determined and assertive in their search for food and females will aggressively defend their young
• Female dingoes that are feeding young can lose condition and become naturally lean during this time
• Every time a dingo receives food from people its chance of survival is reduced – let young wongari grow up wild, do not feed them or leave food available

Visitors, tour operators and residents are advised to Be dingo-safe! on K’gari. It is recommended that families with young children camp in fenced QPWS camping areas at Lake Boomanjin, Central Station, Dundubara, Waddy Point and eastern beach fenced areas (Wongai, One Tree Rocks, Cornwells, Eli), or at fenced private camping areas at Dilli Village or Cathedral Beach.

Be dingo-safe! Visit https://parks.detsi.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser/about/wongari-dingoes/dingo-safe

• NEVER feed dingoes.
• Always stay within arm’s reach of children, even small teenagers.
• Walk in groups and carry a long dingo safety stick.
• Do not run or jog outside fenced areas - this can attract a dingo’s attention and trigger their instinct to chase.
• Camp in fenced areas when possible.
• Secure all rubbish, fish, bait and tackle (even on boats).
• Never store food, food containers or scented items in tents.
• No food to lakeshores.

Report dingo encounters – email dingo.ranger@detsi.qld.gov.au, tell the nearest QPWS

ranger, or phone (07) 4127 9150 – mobile phone charges may apply. Take note of location,

vehicle registration, dingo ear tag colour, number and which ear.

For further information about wongari (dingoes) on K’gari (Fraser Island) please visit

https://parks.detsi.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser/about/wongari-dingoes

Your safety is our concern, but your responsibility.

 

Please visit this park's page on the department's website for more park safety information.

Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.