Wathumba camping area
Details
Check In: 14:00|Check Out: 11:00
Wathumba camping area is set behind the foredunes, near mangroves located on the western side of K’gari near the mouth of Wathumba Creek. This camping area is fenced and ideal for families with children. Access to the camping area is by high clearance 4WD vehicles, boats (high tide access upstream of mouth of Wathumba Creek) and off-road camper trailers. Facilities include a toilet block, picnic tables and nearby day-use area. Mobile phone coverage is intermittent.
Wongari (dingo): It is an offence to feed or make food available to a wongari (dingo) or intentionally attract or disturb a wongari (dingo) anywhere on K’gari (Fraser Island), whether on public or private land. Penalties apply. It is recommended that families with children camp in areas with wongari (dingo) deterrent fencing. For information visit https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser . Fire Prohibition: Open fires must not be lit on QPWS managed areas of K’gari, except in fire rings at Dundubara and Waddy Point camping areas, where visitors must supply their own, clean, untreated milled timber for firewood and/or bring fuel. Penalties apply – for more information visit https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser .
Facilities
- 4WD access
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Boat access
- Picnic tables
- No camp fires
Location
K'gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area
For comprehensive pre-visit information including safety, directions, features etc. see K'gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area