QTopo 9548-2 — Waddy Point

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Waddy Point region of K’gari (Fraser Island)—a spectacular landscape where rugged headlands, sweeping surf beaches, towering sand dunes, coastal lagoons, and rainforest pockets converge. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet delivers essential geographic clarity for environmental monitoring, park management, 4WD navigation, emergency response, and exploration of one of the island’s most visited yet environmentally sensitive areas.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9548-2 (Waddy Point) map features precise dune contours, hydrology detail, vegetation mapping, beach and inland access routes, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale resolution is ideal for understanding the dynamic interplay between coastal processes, dune systems, and visitor-use areas across K’gari’s eastern coastline.

Whether you're coordinating field operations, conducting ecological surveys, planning safe 4WD routes, or exploring the iconic features around Waddy Point, this map provides accurate and reliable geographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:50,000 scale—where 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:

• Contour lines capturing dune ridges, escarpments, sand valleys, coastal bluffs, and elevated inland formations

• Hydrology features: lagoons, dune swamps, perched lakes, creeks, wetland systems, and ephemeral drainage channels

• Roads & access routes: 4WD beach highways, inland soft-sand tracks, turn-offs to campsites and walking routes, and ranger-access points

• Infrastructure: Waddy Point camping areas, Orchid Beach township, day-use areas, lookouts, communication points, and management facilities

• Vegetation mapping: coastal heathland, rainforest patches, eucalypt woodland, dune flora, and wetland vegetation

• Land tenure boundaries: national park zones, managed recreation areas, and protected ecological sites

• Named features: Waddy Point, Orchid Beach, N'gkala Rocks, lagoons, dune systems, and key coastal landmarks

• Points of interest: valuable for rangers, ecologists, emergency services, researchers, and 4WD adventurers

All mapping is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial data for accuracy and consistency.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Waddy Point 9548-2 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – surveys, monitoring, and habitat studies

• National park rangers & land managers – operational planning, hazard assessment, visitor management

• Emergency services & SES – remote-area navigation, search and rescue, coastal incident response

• 4WD tour operators & recreational explorers – safe navigation of beach and inland tracks

• Geomorphologists & researchers – dune movement, coastal erosion, wetland systems

• Educators & students – environmental geography, field studies, coastal ecosystems

Ideal for technical, operational, and recreational use.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the format best suited to harsh coastal conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and durable in sand and salt environments

• Perfect for beach driving, humid conditions, and exposed terrain

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, oils, salt spray, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Great for planning, deskside reference, or educational use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9548-2 — Waddy Point
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Waddy Point headland, Orchid Beach, N’gkala Rocks, coastal dunes, lagoons, and inland sand tracks
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – portable and easy to store

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – rugged and perfect for wet, sandy, or exposed conditions

• Laminated edition – reusable and ideal for operational planning

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9548-2 — Waddy Point Topographic Map offers authoritative mid-scale mapping across one of K’gari’s most iconic and environmentally diverse regions. With detailed dune modelling, hydrology mapping, and robust print options, it is essential for emergency crews, ecologists, rangers, researchers, and 4WD explorers navigating the area.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.