Waddy Point Beachfront campground closed on K’gari
A popular unfenced beachfront campground on K’gari has been closed due to increased dingo activity.
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A popular unfenced beachfront camping ground along the north east of K’gari (Fraser Island) has been closed due to packs of dingoes in the area.
The ongoing tension between the ancient population of dingoes and the modern day holiday-makers frequenting the island has been a point of national debate.
A statement from the Department of Environment and Science on Wednesday said the closure of the unfenced Waddy Point Beachfront camping area comes as a proactive way to reduce risks between island visitors and dingoes.
Waddy Point is a popular area for ocean fishing with water recreation and dingoes are often spotted in this area.
The beachfront camping area will be closed for all of March 2023 after rangers advised increased dingo activity between Waddy Headland and Orchid Beach, the DES statement said.
The fenced Waddy Point Top camping area will remain open, and families with young children are encouraged to spend their camping holidays there.
QPWS rangers are closely monitoring the dingoes, conducting patrols and briefings, and educating visitors on dingo safety and awareness.
The conservation of K’gari dingoes are of national significance, believed to become one the purest strain of dingo in Australia.
They also enjoy a surprisingly varied diet showing the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the animals in finding food on the world’s largest sand island.
In order to keep dingoes wild and to stay safe while on K’gari, visitors, tour operators and residents are advised to Be dingo-safe! on K’gari:
Never feed dingoes.
Always stay within arm’s reach of children, even small teenagers.
Walk in groups and carry a stick.
Do not run.
Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction.
Camp in fenced areas when possible.
Lock up food stores and ice boxes (even on a boat).
Never store food or food containers in tents.
Secure all rubbish, fish and bait.
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