The Department of Environment and Science (DES) has closed the Waddy Point beachfront camping area on K’gari (Fraser Island) as a proactive measure following recent heightened wongari (dingo) activity.
The unfenced Waddy Point Beachfront camping area will be closed between 1 March and 31 March 2023.
Alternative camping is available at the fenced Waddy Point Top camping area, and Beach Camping Zone 8 (Marloo, Ocean Lake and Duling).
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers advise a pack of wongari are currently frequenting the area between Waddy Headland and Orchid Beach.
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