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K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk

K’gari (Fraser Island) - the world’s largest sand island, its rainforest, Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby

Difficulty 4/5 · HardMultidayPoint-to-pointMulti-day sand-island
Distance
~90 km point-to-point
Max elevation
~230 m
Duration
6-8 days
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A breathtaking landscape of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island, Tasmania.

The route

The line through Fraser Coast, QLD, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Waypoints

  1. 1
    Hervey Bay / Rainbow Beach (start)Trailhead
    0 km

    Start [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  2. 2
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    22.5 km

    Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  3. 3
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    45 km

    Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  4. 4
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    67.5 km

    Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  5. 5
    EndTrailhead
    90 km

    End of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

Season & conditions

Best season

Year-round (cooler, drier months best)

Weather risks

Heat, humidity, soft-sand slog

Walkable year-round; hot and wet in summer; check dingo advisories. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Rainforest on sand, perched dune lakes and forest tracks (soft sand)

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

Quiet on foot

Variants & turnaround

Section-walk (Lake McKenzie loop); 4WD-supported

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

By barge from Hervey Bay/Rainbow Beach

Shuttle & transport

Vehicle barge; 4WD logistics

Huts, camping & refuges

Bush campsites (booked); carry a tent

Gear, water & connectivity

Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote

Facilities

Services in Hervey Bay / Rainbow Beach; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

QLD Parks Great Walk booking; a vehicle/barge for access; dingo-safe camping rules. Confirm.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

DINGOES (be dingo-safe), heat, soft sand, 4WD traffic on beaches

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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