Wathumba (trailer site) camping area (fenced)
Wathumba camping area is set behind the foredunes, near mangroves. The camping area is located on the western side of K'gari near the mouth of Wathumba Creek. This camping area has a wongari (dingo) deterrent fence and is recommended for families with children 14 years and under wanting a coastal camping experience.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- 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 Wathumba (tent site) camping area (fenced)
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.