Waddy Point Top (trailer site) camping area
Waddy Point (top) camping area features a formal, fenced camping area set in coastal woodland near a rocky headland. The camping area is located on the north-east coast of K'gari, approximately 100km north of the Hook Point barge landing area and 5km north of Indian Head.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (flush)
- Camper trailer camping
- Hot showers (paid)
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Canoeing and kayaking
- 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 Waddy Point Top (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.
- Urgent Repairs for Lake Allom Facilities 1 October to 1 December 2026
- Bogimbah Road Partial Closure 19 October 2026 to 19 January 2027
- Moon Point Road partially CLOSED K’gari (Fraser Island Recreation Area) 14 January 2026 to 30 January 2027
- Northern Forests scenic drive CLOSED, detour in place 7 September 2026 to 7 September 2027
- Northern Road Partial Closure - Urang Creek 29 September to 29 December 2026
- Cornwells Road partially closed, K'gari Recreation Area 12 March 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED 20 June 2025 to 29 January 2027
- 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
- Marine Stingers Warning 1 November 2026 to 31 May 2027
- K'gari Great Walk 1–30 November 2026
- Drive with care during marine turtle nesting season 1 November 2026 to 1 May 2027
- Partial Closure of Wanggoolba Creek Boardwalk 25 May 2026 to 26 January 2027
- 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
- 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
- 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 20 Oct 2026
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.