K'gari, Great Sandy National Park Butchulla Country Fraser Coast

Be Dingo-Safe! on K'gari

The best way to protect yourself, fellow visitors and the dingoes (wongari) is by planning ahead to Be Dingo-Safe. Photo credit: Darren Jew © Queensland Government

Critical information for your safety

Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Walking tracks summary

Most of the walking tracks on K'gari are well-defined, sandy tracks, with a generally firm and stable surface. However, walkers should expect to come across sections of soft sand, which can make walking slow and tiring.

  • Read the signs at the track entrances and choose walks that suit your group's fitness and time limits.
  • Beware of natural hazards, such as fallen trees, uneven surfaces and long, steep slopes.
  • Wongari (dingoes) and other dangerous wildlife, including snakes, are also present.
  • Wear sturdy shoes. Carry a first aid kit and enough drinking water.
  • Be dingo-safe! Never walk alone.
  • Distances and times are estimates only.
  • Allow time for rest stops and meal breaks.
  • Make sure you arrive at your camp well before dark if you are staying overnight on the K'gari Great Walk.
  • Please read Walking safely before you walk on K'gari.
FromToDistance Walk time
Dilli Village Wongi Sand blow 8.4km (return) 3–4hr
Markwells Break circuit, returning along eastern beach 21.6km (circuit) 7–9hr
Lake Boomanjin 12.6km (return) 4–6hr
Lake Boomanjin Lake Benaroon 7.2km (one way) 2hr 30min–3hr 30 min
Lake Benaroon Central Station 7.5km (one way) 2hr 30min–3hr 30min
Central Station Wanggoolba Creek 0.7km (circuit) 30min
Pile Valley circuit 4km (circuit) 2hr
Basin Lake (be prepared for an initial steep climb) 5.6km (return) 3hr
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) via Pile Valley 11.3km (one way) 3hr 30min–4hr 30min
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) circuit (via Pile Valley) 17.8 km (circuit) 6–8hr
Lake Birrabeen 12.8km (return) 4hr 30min–6hr 30min
Eurong 21.2km (return) 7–9hr
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) Kingfisher Bay Resort 12.7km (one way) 4–6hr
Lake Wabby 11.9km (one way) 4–5hr
Kingfisher Bay Resort Dundonga Creek mouth 3km (return) 1–1hr 30min
McKenzie's jetty circuit 6.6km (circuit) 2–3hr
McKenzies Jetty McKenzie's mill circuit 1.4km (circuit) 30min–1hr
Lake Wabby lookout
(off Cornwells Break Road)		 Lake Wabby lookout 900m (return) 30min
Lake Wabby 3.1km (return) 1–1hr 30min
Lake Wabby beach access Lake Wabby circuit 4.8km (return) 2–3hr
Lake Wabby lookout circuit (via Hammerstone Sand blow and Lake Wabby) 7.2km (return) 3–4hr
Valley of the Giants Giant tallowwood 2.6km (return) 1.0–1hr 30min
Giant satinay 7.3km (return) 2hr 30min–3hr 30min
Lake Garawongera Bogimbah historical walk 15.6km (return) 5–7hr
Rainbow Gorge
(from eastern beach entry point)		 Rainbow Gorge 1.9km (return) 1hr
Eli Creek Eli Creek boardwalk 400m (return) 15min
Knifeblade lookout car park Knifeblade lookout 1km (return) 45min
Lake Allom car park Lake Allom 1.4km (circuit) 30min–1hr
Northern Forest scenic drive
Boomerang Lakes car park (Northern Road)		 Boomerang Lakes 530m (return) 12min
Northern Forest scenic drive
Lake Coomboo car park (Northern Road)		 Lake Coomboo 2.2km (one way) 45min
Northern Forest scenic drive
Happy Valley Road entry point		 Forest walk (via Lake Coomboo and Hidden Lake) 12.4km (one way) 3–3hr 30min
Dundubara Lake Bowarrady
(no camping available at the lake) 		11km (one way) 3–4 hr
Wungul Sand blow walk 2km (return) 45min
Wungul Sand blow circuit 5.5km (circuit) 2–3hr
Middle Rocks (Berebbaree/Callah) Champagne Pools boardwalk and viewing platform 800m (one way) 30min
Waddy Point Waddy Point headland 1.8km (one way) 45min
Ocean Lake Cypress circuit 900m (circuit) 30min
Sandy Cape Sandy Cape gate to lighthouse
Be prepared for a steep climb and no facilities at the lighthouse 		2.4km (return) 1–1hr 30min
Sandy Cape gate to bunkers 1.2km (return) 30min
Bunkers to graves 1.2km (return) 30min
K'gari Great Walk* Dilli Village to Lake Boomanjin 6.3km (one way) 1hr 30min–2hr 30min
Lake Boomanjin to Lake Benaroon 7.2km (one way) 2hr 30min–3hr 30min
Lake Benaroon to Central Station 7.5km (one way) 2hr 30min–3hr 30min
Central Station to Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) (via Basin Lake)
(No food or drinks (except water) to the lake.) 		6.6km (one way) 2hr 30min–3hr 30min
Central Station to Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) (via Pile Valley) 11.3km (one way) 3hr 30min–4hr 30min
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) ;to Lake Wabby 12km (one way) 4–5hr
Lake Wabby to Valley of the Giants 16.1km (one way) 5hr 5min–7hr 30min
Valley of the Giants to Lake Garawongera 13.1km (one way) 4hr 30min–6hr 30min
Lake Garawongera to Happy Valley 6.7km (one way) 2–3hr

* K'gari Great Walk—Walkers will need a topographic map brochure and compass if undertaking the entire 90km great walk track. Also see:

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