Walk softly
Fraser Island is one of Queensland's natural treasures. Minimise your impact on this fragile environment and help keep it special.
This area is totally protected. It is an offence to remove anything—living or dead—from the area.
Keep waterways clean
Keep waterways clean
Soap, detergent, skin creams, urine and food scraps affect water purity, so look after Fraser Island's creeks and lakes and
- do not use detergents, toothpaste or soap in waterways
- use hot water and a scourer to clean dishes
- bathe and wash dishes and clothes at least 50 m from waterways
- use toilets before swimming
- wear protective clothing when swimming to reduce the amount of sunscreen you need to use.
Use a fuel stove only
- Open fires are not allowed.
- Carry gas or liquid spirit stoves for cooking.
- Do not leave stoves unattended when lit.
Camping
- Use existing sites at the walkers' camps.
- Leave your site in the same or better condition than you found it, so others can also enjoy the walk.
- Check your site thoroughly before leaving to ensure nothing is left behind.
Toilets
- Use toilets in camping areas.
- Where there are no toilets, bury human waste and toilet paper at least 100 m from campsites, tracks and waterways and about 50 cm deep.
- Take all sanitary items with you—they do not decompose. Clip seal bags are handy.
Rubbish
- Reduce your rubbish by bringing as little packaging as possible, as there are no rubbish bins on the Great Walk.
- Bring out all your rubbish and dispose of it properly. Solid waste and litter is unsightly and can injure and kill wildlife.
- Carry a small container, such as an empty film canister, for disposing of cigarette butts.
Things to remember
- Stay on the track as taking shortcuts causes erosion.
- Leave your pets at home. You will protect your pet and native wildlife, and meet more animals on your walk.
- Never feed or leave food for animals or you might be bitten or scratched. Let animals find their own food, as our foods can be harmful.
Last updated: 18 October 2006