Camping information
- Camping on Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park
- Dundubara camping area
- Dundubara group camping area
- Waddy Point top camping area
- Waddy Point group camping area
- Waddy Point beachfront camping area
- Wathumba camping area
- Central Station camping area
- Central Station group camping area
- Beach and other camping
- One Tree Rocks beach camping zone
- Coolooloi Creek camping area
- Dulara camping area
- Midyim camping area
- Garulim camping area
- Cornwells group camping area
Camping on Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park
- Fraser Island map (PDF, 1.2M)*
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, a part of the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) manages a number of formal camping areas, informal beach camping zones and walkers' camps within the Fraser Island Recreation Area, a World Heritage area within the Great Sandy National Park. The Fraser Island section of Great Sandy National Park is an e-permit camping area.
Camping permits are required and must be purchased before setting up camp—fees apply. A camping permit tag with your booking number must be clearly displayed at your camp site. Bookings can be made up to three months in advance, which is strongly advised during peak periods. Permits cannot be purchased from rangers on the island.
Formal camping areas
Formal camping areas include Central Station, Dundubara, Waddy Point top and Waddy Point beachfront. Smaller camping areas are at Lake Boomanjin, Ungowa and Wathumba.
Camping areas have formalised camp sites, water taps or tap stations, and toilets. Most have gas barbecues, deep sinks for washing dishes and information displays. All of these camping areas have a 9 pm noise curfew and generators are not permitted.
Beach camping zones
These are informal camping areas with no facilities, behind the foredunes on the eastern beach. Camp only where permitted (within signposted zones) and always at least 50 m from watercourses. Vehicle access is by formed entrance tracks only.
Western beach camping areas are marked on the map and offer quiet wilderness experiences. Many are accessible by boat, but camping permits are still required. Generators up to 2.0 Kva—with a sound rating under 65 decibels—are permitted in these areas, but please consider others and only use them between 9 am and 9 pm.
Generators are not permitted in the Garulim, Dulara and Midyim camping areas and people camping in these areas must also provide their own portable toilet.
Walkers' camps
These are small, walk-in camping areas along the Fraser Island Great Walk. Book your Great Walk camp site online.
Camping with children
Visitors camping with children up to the age of 14 should camp in fenced camping areas. These are available at Lake Boomanjin, Central Station, Dundubara, Waddy Point (top camping area) and Dilli Village (privately operated).
Park-specific conditions
- Open campfires are prohibited (PDF, 53K)* on Fraser Island.
- Be dingo-safe! Read and heed all dingo messages in brochures and on signs.
Vehicles
Vehicle access permits must be purchased and displayed on the left hand side of the windscreen before entering Fraser Island Recreation Area, with the exception of vehicles remaining within the boundary of Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village (KBRV). Penalties apply.
Permit pack and visitor information
After making your bookings, and before arrival, you must collect your permit and visitor guide from one of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service offices or permit issuing agents. Permit packs contain vital travel and safety information and blank camping and vehicle permit tags. Simply enter your details and booking number in the spaces provided and display them as directed.
Keep informed. Prior to arrival on the island, read the visitor guide and Fraser Island Conditions Report (PDF, 198K)* (updated fortnightly) for the latest information, warnings and park closures.
Large groups
Schools and large organised groups may require a Group Activity Permit and must book special group camping areas.
Group camping areas are only available at Dundubara, Waddy Point, Central Station and Cornwells camping area.
Groups applying for camping (for school groups and other large, organised groups) must read the Teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 142K)*.
Before making your application, check the campground facilities and capacity limit information below for:
- Dundubara group camping area
- Waddy Point group camping area
- Central Station group camping area
- Cornwells group camping area
Contact us for more information about applying for a group activity permit.
Further information
- See frequently asked questions about camping on Fraser Island.
- Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
Dundubara camping area
Camping area features: This is a large, developed, fenced camping area with access to walks and other attractions. It has a variety of sites to choose from. Camp sites are set back behind the dunes in coastal forest. A 9 pm noise curfew makes it very popular with families.
Location: on the central east coast of Fraser Island, approximately 75 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area and 19 km south of Indian Head.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers.
Number of sites: 40 tent sites and five off-road camper trailer sites (sites are separate but not numbered). There is a separate large Dundubara group camping area for use by a single large group of between 20 and 40 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, walk-in camping and off-road camper trailers. Only one camper trailer per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site.
Camp site surface: Grass and sand.
Facilities: water (treat before drinking), flushing toilets, hot showers (coin operated), picnic tables, gas barbecues, communal fire rings and washing up facilities. There is a pay phone and post box near the Dundubara office, a short walk from the campground. Rubbish and recycling bins are provided at the waste transfer station on the beach, 1 km north of the Dundubara entrance track. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located on the Dundubara entrance track.
Open fires: fires are prohibited on Fraser Island. The only exception to this prohibition is in communal fire rings provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Dundubara and Waddy Point camping areas. Refer to Bushfire Safety when planning your trip. Campers wishing to use these fire rings must supply their own clean, untreated milled timber for firewood and firelighters for ignition. It is an offence to collect living or dead plant materials in the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, untreated milled timber off-cuts if you wish to use the communal fire rings, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Dundubara group camping area
Camping area features: large, fenced site for up to 40 campers set back among coastal forest. Group camping areas accommodate school and other organised groups. Plan your trip before you book—read the teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 142K)*. There is a 9 pm noise curfew at this group camping area.
Location: in Dundubara camping area.
Access: The group camping area can be reached by 4WD or walking.
Number of sites: one site suitable for a large group of between 20 and 40 people
Camp site is suitable for: tent camping and off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: flushing toilets, hot showers (coin operated), washing up facilities, water taps (treat before drinking), communal fire rings and gas barbecues. There is a pay phone and post box near the Dundubara office, a short walk from the camping area. Rubbish bins are provided at the waste transfer station on the beach, 1 km north of the Dundubara entrance track.
Open fires: fires are prohibited on Fraser Island. The only exception to this prohibition is in communal fire rings provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Dundubara and Waddy Point camping areas. Refer to Bushfire Safety when planning your trip. Campers wishing to use these fire rings must supply their own clean, untreated milled timber for firewood and firelighters for ignition. It is an offence to collect living or dead plant materials in the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, untreated milled timber off-cuts if you wish to use the communal fire ring, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: contact us for all group bookings. Bookings will not be confirmed until full payment is received and all requirements for the group visit are provided. Read more about commercial activities and group activity permits and applications.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Waddy Point top camping area
Camping area features: pleasant, fenced camping area set in coastal woodland adjacent to a rocky headland.
Location: on the north-east coast of Fraser Island, approximately 100 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area and 5 km north of Indian Head.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers. Be aware that soft sand and rough track conditions can be expected between Indian Head and Waddy Point.
Number of sites: 30 tent sites and three camper trailer sites (separate but not numbered). There is a large Waddy Point group camping area nearby, which caters for large groups of between 20 and 40 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, walk-in camping, off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers—only one per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: water (treat before drinking), flushing toilets, hot showers (coin operated), picnic tables, gas barbecues, communal fire rings, washing up facilities and a public phone. Rubbish bins are provided at a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service waste transfer station on the beach, 500 m north of this camping area.
Open fires: fires are prohibited on Fraser Island. The only exception to this prohibition is in communal fire rings provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Dundubara and Waddy Point camping areas. Refer to Bushfire Safety when planning your trip. Campers wishing to use these fire rings must supply their own clean, untreated milled timber for firewood and firelighters for ignition. It is an offence to collect living or dead plant materials in the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, untreated milled timber off-cuts if you wish to use the communal fire rings, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Waddy Point group camping area
Camping area features: large fenced site offering access for up to 40 campers, on the north-east coast of Fraser Island. A group camping area accommodates school and other organised groups. Plan your trip before you book and read the teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 142K)*. There is a 9 pm noise curfew at the group camping area.
Location: in Waddy Point top camping area.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD or walking.
Number of sites: one site suitable for a large group of between 20 and 40 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping only.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: flushing toilets, hot showers (coin operated), washing up facilities, water taps (treat water before drinking), communal fire ring and gas barbecues. There is a pay phone near the entrance to the camping area. Rubbish bins provided at the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service waste transfer station on the beach, 500 m north of this camping area.
Open fires: fires are prohibited on Fraser Island. The only exception to this prohibition is in communal fire rings provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Dundubara and Waddy Point campgrounds. Refer to Bushfire Safety when planning your trip. Campers wishing to use these fire rings must supply their own clean, untreated milled timber for firewood and firelighters for ignition. It is an offence to collect living or dead plant materials in the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, untreated milled timber off-cuts if you wish to use the fire ring, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: contact us for all group bookings. Bookings will not be confirmed until full payment is received and all requirements for the group visit are provided. Read more about commercial activities and group activity permits and applications.
Mobile phone coverage: poor.
Waddy Point beachfront camping area
Camping area features: pleasant beach camping area facing north, among casuarina trees. Sheltered from south-easterly winds, the area provides relatively calm water and offers the only reasonable launching point for trailer boats on the east coast of Fraser Island (although this still requires great care and is not recommended for the inexperienced). There is a 9 pm noise curfew at this camping area.
Location: on the north-east coast of Fraser Island, approximately 100 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is generally accessible for vehicles with off-road camper trailers or off-road trailers but expect soft sand and rough track conditions between Indian Head and Waddy Point. Ensure your vehicle is powerful enough for the trailer you are towing.
Number of sites: no separately defined tent sites. The tent site area has a maximum capacity of 90 people at any one time. Please consider others when setting up your tent(s). Four camper trailer sites (separate but not numbered) are available.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, walk-in camping, off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers—only one per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: water (treat before drinking), flushing toilets and communal fire rings. Hot showers (coin operated), washing up facilities and gas barbeques available in the nearby Waddy Point top camping area. Rubbish bins are provided at the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service waste transfer station on the beach, 500 m north of the camping area.
Open fires: fires are prohibited on Fraser Island. The only exception to this prohibition is in communal fire rings provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Dundubara and Waddy Point camping areas. Refer to Bushfire Safety when planning your trip. Campers wishing to use these fire rings must supply their own clean, untreated milled timber for firewood and firelighters for ignition. It is an offence to collect living or dead plant materials in the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, untreated milled timber off-cuts if you wish to use the communal fire rings, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Wathumba camping area
Camping area features: 2.2 km of beach camping, set behind the foredunes of Fraser Island's western beach.
Location: western side of Fraser Island at the opening of Wathumba Creek.
Wathumba: 20 sites in grassed open area. Good for boat users. The mangroves nearby mean that mosquitoes and sandflies are present all year round, and are especially numerous in warmer, wetter months.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers.
Number of sites: maximum of 60 people at any one time within this zone. Tent sites are not separately defined. Consider others when setting up your tent. Trailer camping sites: three separately defined trailer sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: park and walk-in tent camping, off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers—only one per site and they must be booked into a trailer site.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: toilet block, picnic tables and day-use area.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: intermittent.
Central Station camping area
The tranquillity of Central Station is further enhanced for family groups by the provision of many comforts of a developed campground. Photo: DERM
A number of sinks are provided for washing dishes at Central Station campground. Photo: DERM
Camping area features: large, developed, fenced camping area set in rainforest with access to a variety of walks and information displays. There is a 9 pm noise curfew. Central Station camping area may be temporarily closed for visitor safety during strong winds.
Location: inland from Eurong (southern Fraser Island), approximately 45 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area, 13 km east of Wanggoolba Creek barge landing area and 9 km west of Eurong.
Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers.
Number of sites: 44 tent sites and 16 camper trailer sites (all sites separate but not numbered). A walkers' camp is located at the western end of the camping area, as part of the Fraser Island Great Walk. There is a large group area suitable for 20 to 40 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, walk-in camping, and off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers—only one per site and they must be booked into a camper trailer site.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: hot showers (coin operated), flushing toilets, wheelchair access and washing up facilities. The nearby day-use area offers gas barbecues, public phone, and access to short walks. Rubbish bins are provided at the camping area entrance.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Central Station group camping area
Group campgrounds are special areas reserved for organised groups and may not be booked on-line as with other campgrounds. Photo: DERM
Camping area features: large, fenced site for 20 to 40 campers. Group camping areas accommodate school and other organised groups. Plan your trip before you book and read the teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 142K)*. There is a 9 pm noise curfew at the group camping area.
Location: within the main Central Station camping area.
Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD or walking.
Number of sites: one site, suitable for a large group of between 20 and 40 people.
Camp site is suitable for: tent camping only.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: flushing toilets, hot showers (coin operated), wash up facilities and water taps (treat water before drinking). The nearby day-use area offers gas barbecues, public phone, and access to short walks. Rubbish bins are provided at the main camping area entrance.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: contact us for all group bookings. Bookings will not be confirmed until full payment is received and all requirements for the group visit are provided. Read more about commercial activities and group activity permits and applications.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Beach and other camping
- Fraser Island map (PDF, 1.2M)*
Features: various camping areas, ranging from developed to undeveloped sites along the eastern beach, western beach and a fenced campground at Lake Boomanjin. No bins provided. Be dingo-safe! Keep rubbish bags in secured containers and in your vehicle. Take rubbish to the nearest waste transfer station or back home with you.
Location: various locations around the island.
Eastern beach camping zones: informal camping areas, behind the foredunes on the eastern beach. The camping zones are clearly signposted. One Tree Rocks beach camping zone requires a separate booking.
Western beach locations: offer quiet and remote camp sites. Many are accessible by boat. Awinya Creek, Bowarrady Creek, Woralie Creek, Coongul Creek and Garry's Anchorage have open (unfenced) camping areas.
Lake Boomanjin: fenced camping area in open forest between the car park and Lake Boomanjin. Tent camping only (park and walk-in).
Ungowa: open shady sites and defined off-road camper trailer sites set back from the Great Sandy Strait. Mosquitoes and sandflies are present all year round, and are especially numerous in warmer, wetter months.
Access: all beach and other camping areas are accessible by 4WD only. Many of the western beach camp sites are accessible by boat.
Number of sites: open areas, some without defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, walk-in camping, off-road camper trailers or off-road trailers (except Lake Boomanjin).
Camp site surface: sand, grass.
Facilities:
- Beach camping zones: no facilities. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service recommends bringing a portable toilet when camping in areas without toilet facilities. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. Portable toilet disposal facilities are located on the island. Refer to Fraser Island map (PDF, 1.2M)* for locations.
- Garry's Anchorage: picnic tables. No facilities. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service recommends bringing a portable toilet when camping in areas without toilet facilities. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. Portable toilet disposal facilities are located on the island. Refer to Fraser Island map (PDF, 1.2M)* for locations.
- Lake Boomanjin: fenced camping area, cold showers, flushing toilets, washing up facilities and picnic tables.
- Ungowa: flushing toilets, washing up facilities, picnic tables and boat ramp.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: permitted from 9 am to 9 pm only, and with a sound rating of less than 65 decibels (2.0 Kva).
Rubbish: waste transfer stations are provided at various locations along the eastern beach to deposit rubbish. See Fraser Island map (PDF, 1.2M)* (PDF, 210K)*.
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines, fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, $1 coins for showers (where applicable), sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) can be made for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
One Tree Rocks beach camping zone
One Tree Rocks beach camping zone is popular with Tag-along tours and groups of young people. Photo: DERM
While no facilities are provided in beach camp zones, they offer a unique opportunity to 'get away from it all'. Photo: DERM
Camping zone features: 2.2 km of beach camping, set behind the foredunes of Fraser Island's eastern beach.
Location: 500 m north of the Eurong information centre.
Access: The camping zone can be reached by 4WD only.
Number of sites: no separately defined sites. Maximum of 100 people at any one time within this zone. Consider others when setting up your tent.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your 4WD, walk-in camping, off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: none. Waste transfer station located on the beach 1 km south of Cornwells camping zone. Water is available outside the Eurong information centre (treat before drinking).
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: permitted from 9 am to 9 pm only, and with a sound rating of less than 65 decibels (2.0 Kva).
Essentials to bring: first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Portable toilets are recommended. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located at the intersection of Hook Point inland road and the 11 km beach access track. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: intermittent.
Coolooloi Creek camping area
Coolooloi Creek camping area is located at the south-western tip of Fraser Island. Specially constructed dingo-proof cages help keep food and waste secure from dingoes. Photo: DERM
Enjoy the serenity of Coolooli Creek camping area. Photo: DERM
Camping area features: small camping area west of the Hook Point barge landing area facing Tin Can Bay. Good for boat users. Swamp nearby; mosquitoes and sandflies are present all year round, and are especially numerous in warmer, wetter months.
Location: west of the Hook Point barge landing area.
Access: The camping area is accessible from the Hook Point inland road, by 4WD vehicles only, and by boat.
Number of sites: three sites, separate but not numbered. Maximum of 12 people at any one time camping within this area. Consider others when setting up your tent.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your 4WD, walk-in camping, small camper trailers or boat-based camping.
Facilities: picnic tables, food storage locker, boat ramp. No bins are provided. Be dingo-safe! Please take rubbish home with you. Untreated water is available outside the Eurong information centre.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: permitted from 9 am to 9 pm only, and with a sound rating of less than 65 decibels (2.0 Kva).
Essentials to bring: drinking water, first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Portable toilets are recommended. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located at the intersection of Hook Point inland road and the 11 km beach access track. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: intermittent.
Dulara camping area
Try your luck fishing on the beach adjacent to Dulara camping area for the fish which gives this site its name: whiting. Photo: DERM
Camping area features: camping set in flat, grassy area among casuarina trees behind foredunes on the eastern beach. Watch out! Vehicles use this beach. The section of beach in front of this camping area is a shared use area for pedestrians, shorebirds and vehicles. Maximum speed for vehicles is 40 km/hr.
Location: off the Hook Point inland road. Approximately 16.5 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area.
Access: This park and walk-in camping area is accessible from the Hook Point inland road only. 4WD vehicles only.
Number of sites: maximum of 20 people at any one time camping within this area. Maximum group size of five people. Consider others when you are setting up your tent.
Camp sites are suitable for: park and walk-in camping (that is, tent camping in close vicinity to your 4WD); parking area accommodates small off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: none. Campers are required to be self sufficient and must bring their own portable toilet. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located nearby at the intersection of Hook Point inland road and the 11 km beach access track. Please take all rubbish home with you. Untreated water is available outside the Eurong information centre.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, portable toilet, first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: Bookings required. Book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Midyim camping area
Midyim camping area offers a small tranquil site for well-prepared campers. Photo: DERM
Plan on being self-reliant as southern camping areas are relatively isolated. Photo: DERM
Camping area features: camping set in flat, grassy area among casuarina trees behind foredunes on the southern section of the eastern beach. Watch out! Vehicles use this beach. The section of beach in front of this camping area is a shared use area for pedestrians, shorebirds and vehicles. Maximum speed for vehicles is 40 km/hr.
Location: just off the Hook Point inland road. Approximately 15.4 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area.
Access: This park and walk-in camping area is accessible from the Hook Point inland road only. 4WD vehicles only.
Number of sites: maximum of 24 people at any one time camping within this area. Maximum group size of eight people. Consider others when setting up your tent.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping in close vicinity to your 4WD, walk-in camping, small off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: none. Campers are required to be self sufficient and must bring their own portable toilet. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located at the 11 km beach access point on the Hook Point inland road. Please take all rubbish home with you. Untreated water is available outside Eurong information centre.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, portable toilet, first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: Bookings required. Book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Garulim camping area
Camping area features: very small camping area set among casuarina trees behind the foredunes on the southern section of the eastern beach. Watch out! Vehicles use this beach. The section of beach in front of this camping area is a shared use area for pedestrians, shorebirds and vehicles. Maximum speed for vehicles is 40 km/hr.
Location: just off the Hook Point inland road. Approximately 7.3 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area.
Access: The camping area is accessible from the Hook Point inland road only. 4WD vehicles only, not suitable for any trailers or camper trailers.
Number of sites: two camp sites; Maximum of eight people at any one time camping within the whole area. Consider others when setting up your tent.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your 4WD. Not suitable for trailers or camper trailers.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: none. Campers are required to be self sufficient and must bring their own portable toilet. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located at the intersection of Hook Point inland road and the 11 km beach access track. Please take all rubbish home with you. Untreated water is available outside the Eurong information centre.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, portable toilet, first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), fuel or gas stove, water containers, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: Bookings required. Book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings (up to three months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: generally not available.
Cornwells group camping area
Popular with large groups during the summer holidays, Cornwells group camping area is close to Eurong township. Photo: DERM
Camping area features: large site suitable for 20 to 50 campers. Group camping areas accommodate school and other organised, non-educational groups. Plan your trip before you book and read the teachers' and group leaders' package (PDF, 142K)*.
Location: in Cornwells camping zone on the eastern beach of Fraser Island, approximately 5 km north of Eurong.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD or walking.
Number of sites: one large site suitable for one large group of between 20 and 50 people.
Camp site is suitable for: tent camping, off-road trailers and off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: grass and sand.
Facilities: none. Nearest toilets are at Lake Wabby, approximately 2 km south. Campers are required to be self sufficient and must bring their own portable toilet. Please do not dump portable toilet waste in the bush, on the beach or in normal toilet systems. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located at the intersection of Hook Point inland road and the 11 km beach access track. Nearest water (treat before drinking) is at Eurong information centre, approximately 4 km south. Nearest rubbish bins located in waste transfer station, on the beach, approximately 1 km south of the camping area.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: permitted from 9 am to 9 pm only and with a sound rating of less than 65 decibels (2.0 Kva).
Essentials to bring: drinking water, portable toilet, fuel or gas stove, first-aid kit, prescription medicines (if needed), rubbish bags, water containers, insect repellent, sand pegs, tarpaulins, extra poles, ropes and lockable food storage containers. Smokers should bring small sealable canisters for cigarette butts. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: contact us for all group bookings. Bookings will not be confirmed until full payment is received and all requirements for the group visit are provided. Read more about commercial activities and group activity permits and applications.
Mobile phone coverage: Generally not available.
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Last updated 21 February 2012