Lake Nuga Nuga, Arcadia Valley Qld

This bush camp in Nuga Nuga National Park hugely exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed a campsite right on the banks of the Lake and appreciated having it all to ourselves. The views directly in front of our camper were consistently stunning – Lake Nuga Nuga and its wildlife, nearby Mount Warrnilla, and to the south (both east and west), the sandstone cliffs of Queensland’s Sandstone Wilderness region.

Sunsets over Lake Nuga were spectacular, with the colours differing a little each afternoon. Our campsite provided the perfect spot from which to enjoy them.

The birdlife here was plentiful and we managed to spot and identify more than 20 different birds. And once again, most of them were spotted from our lakeside vantage point!

Things you need to know:

Pre-book your campsite via the Queensland National Parks Online Booking Service
No facilities so you need to be self-sufficient
Bring your drinking water
Take all rubbish with you
Fires allowed
No pets allowed

We accessed the Arcadia Valley Access Road from the north, not far west of Bauhinia. The turnoff to Lake Nuga Nuga is 58km south via gravel road. The last 7km from the turnoff requires a little caution and a 4WD is recommended. Travel on these roads is not suited to wet weather.

This area has no formal walking tracks, so a map and GPS are recommended if you wish to explore.

You can view our video about our fabulous camping trip to three of Queensland’s Sandstone Wilderness Parks on our YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/0OadjaffqSU