Ungowa (trailer site) camping area
Ungowa camping area is located in the south-western coastline of K'gari.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Fishing
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked – book online.
- Any park-specific camping information for K'gari.
- Visiting K'gari safely for important safety information.
More information may be available at Ungowa (Tent site) camping area.
Bookings
Book a camping area Book a vehicle access permit
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting K'gari safely and camp with care.
- Planned Maintenance - Lake Allom Facilities 24 August to 18 September 2026
- Moon Point Road partially CLOSED K’gari (Fraser Island Recreation Area) 14 January 2026 to 30 January 2027
- 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
- Park Alert-Tukkee Wurroo (Indian Head) walking track temporary closure 14 June 2021 to 18 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
- Partial closure of Wanggoolba Creek Boardwalk 25 May to 26 September 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
- Beware crocodiles
- Be dingo-safe
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
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.