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
- Planned Maintenance - Lake Allom Facilities 24 August to 18 September 2026
- Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED 20 June 2025 to 29 January 2027
- Cornwells Road partially closed, K'gari Recreation Area 12 March to 30 September 2026
- Infrastructure upgrades planned for Waddy Point and Central Station - April to November 2026 16 February to 9 November 2026
- Wongari (Dingo) Rearing and Emergence Season 1 September to 30 November 2026
- Waddy Beach Front Camping Area: Campsite Booking Restrictions - Dingo Management 14 August to 15 December 2026
- Planned Maintenance - Lake Wabby walk 10 August to 9 November 2026
- Happy Valley Beach Access Ramp and Boardwalk Reconstruction 30 July to 14 December 2026
- Deceased Whale on Beach 22 July to 22 October 2026
- SEVERE EROSION – Inskip barge landing beach access tracks 25 March 2026 to 30 January 2027
- Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions 20 June 2025 to 29 January 2027
- K'gari Great Walk 1 March to 31 October 2026
- Drones prohibited Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) 21 December 2025 to 10 December 2026
- Be dingo-safe
Conditions report
K'gari conditions report Updated 8 Sep 2026
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.