An influencer has been fined more than $834 for illegally lighting a fire on the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Fraser Island).

Queensland's Environment Department said the woman also received a warning for flying a drone to record video above a camping area, where use of drones is restricted.

Campfires on K'gari are strictly prohibited except for communal fire rings provided by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at select camping areas when fire bans are not in place.

Senior Ranger Chad Hoult said content creators were not exempt from the rules.

He said social media influencers were not an official source of information on K'gari's regulations.

"Disregarding these rules poses a serious threat to K'gari's delicate environment, unique wildlife, and rich cultural heritage," Mr Hou

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