Waddy Point Top Campground - Great Sandy National Park QLD

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 campground 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 3 camper trailer sites (separate but not numbered). There is a large Waddy Point group camping area nearby (20–40 people).
Campsites 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.
Campsite 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 DERM waste transfer station, on the beach, 500 m north of this campground.
Open fires: Prohibited, except in communal fire rings provided within the campground. Please note: All fires are prohibited when fire bans and prohibitions are in place. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: First-aid kit, prescription medicines, 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, lockable food storage containers and smokers please 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 3 months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: Generally not available.
Waddy Point group camping area
Campground features: Large fenced site offering access for up to 40 campers, on the north-east coast of Fraser Island. Group camping area accommodates school and other organised groups. Plan your trip before you book—read the Teachers' and group leaders' package. There is a 9 pm noise curfew at the group camping area.
Location: In Waddy Point top campground.
Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD or walking.
Number of sites: One site suitable for a group of 20–40 people.
Campsites are suitable for: tent camping only.
Campsite 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 campground. Rubbish bins provided at the DERM waste transfer station, on the beach 500 m north of this campground.
Open fires: Prohibited, except in communal fire rings provided within the campground. Please note: All fires are prohibited when fire bans and prohibitions are in place. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: First-aid kit, prescription medicines, 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, lockable food storage containers and smokers please 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 campground
Campground features: Pleasant beach camping 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 campground.
Location: On the north-east coast of Fraser Island, approximately 100 km north of the Hook Point barge landing area.
Access: The campground can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers and off-road trailers; although soft sand and rough track conditions can be expected between Indian Head and Waddy Point.
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).
Campsites 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.
Campsite 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 campground. Rubbish bins are provided at the DERM waste transfer station, on the beach 500 m north of the campground.
Open fires: Prohibited, except in communal fire rings provided within the campground. Please note: All fires are prohibited when fire bans and prohibitions are in place. Fuel stoves are recommended for cooking.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: First-aid kit, prescription medicines, 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, lockable food storage containers and smokers please 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 3 months) required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: Generally not available.

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Waddy Point Top Campground
Trk on E side of Island
Great Sandy National Park QLD 4581

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