Dingoes

Dingo overview

The dingo, thought to have descended from a family of wild Asian dogs, was introduced to Australia about 4000-6000 years ago.

About K'gari dingoes

Information about K'gari dingoes including location, conservation, appearance, body weight, breeding cycles and vocalisations.

Be dingo-safe on K'gari

The best way to protect yourself, fellow visitors and the dingoes (wongari) is by planning ahead to Be Dingo-Safe.

Fraser Island Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy

The strategy establishes an overarching framework for the management of the K’gari (Fraser Island) wild dingo (wongari) population.

K’gari Dingo Strategic Research Program

The dingo research program is ongoing with outcomes from priority research areas informing best-practice operational and strategic management of the K’gari dingo population and the human-wildlife interface.