Explore the world's largest sand island on foot and discover ever-changing landscapes, stunning scenery and fascinating natural and cultural heritage.
Everyone can enjoy the K'gari Great Walk. While the entire 90km Great Walk takes 6–8 days to complete, short easy walks are also available. These range from easy strolls to half-day and full-day adventures.
Location
Approximately 300km north of Brisbane
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Information shelter
- No rubbish bins
- Passenger ferry
- Toilets
- Vehicular ferry
- Tent camping
- Hiking
- Walking
- World Heritage
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![Rest your weary feet surrounded by birdsong and verdant rainforest.]()
Rest your weary feet surrounded by birdsong and verdant rainforest.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Camp under an awning of eucalypts and a winter-blue sky.]()
Camp under an awning of eucalypts and a winter-blue sky.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Spend time snapping photos as take-home memories of your Great Walk adventure.]()
Spend time snapping photos as take-home memories of your Great Walk adventure.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Walkers' camps, like Lake Boomanjin, cater for only a few campers.]()
Walkers' camps, like Lake Boomanjin, cater for only a few campers.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Be dingo-safe and store everything in the food boxes.]()
Be dingo-safe and store everything in the food boxes.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![The camp sites are tucked into the forest.]()
The camp sites are tucked into the forest.
Photo credit: Jenna Tapply © Queensland Government
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![Pitch your tent among the cycads.]()
Pitch your tent among the cycads.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Walking is easy along this flat section of the K'gari Great Walk.]()
Walking is easy along this flat section of the K'gari Great Walk.
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Overlooking Lake Wabby]()
Overlook the emerald green waters of Lake Wabby.
Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government
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![walking trail on the K'gari great walk]()
Walk almost the full length of the island on this 90km Great Walk.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
- Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED 20 June to 31 October 2025
- Cornwells Road partially closed, K’gari Recreation Area 4 July to 3 October 2025
- K'gari Great Walk 1 September to 31 October 2025
- Dingo (Wongari) Seasonal Information - Whelping Season 1 September to 30 November 2025
- Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions 20 June to 31 October 2025
- Be dingo-safe
Conditions report
K'gari conditions report Updated 29 Aug 2025
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.