As the largest natural
water body within the Central Queensland
Sandstone Belt, Lake Nuga Nuga (adjacent to the National
Park), provides a valuable habitat for waterbirds in an otherwise arid landscape. The Lake has only recently formed; the result of a series of natural events which occurred over a short period. Heavy rain and flooding of the Brown River filled the Lake and surrounding swamps. The many dead trees through the
water indicate this relatively recent phenomenon. The
park protects remnants of dry rainforest scrub whose origins come from earlier geological times. Mount Warinilla, at the south western end of the
park, offers ideal
views of the
park and devoted bird watchers will find the lake a haven for pelicans, swans and numerous
water birds.
Nuga Nuga National Park has very basic
infrastructure in-place, including
walking tracks, basic picnic and
camping areas. As this
park is remote, be sure to bring adequate supplies of food,
water and fuel.