We left Carnarvon Gorge with a couple of options open to us. The first entailed heading west to the mountains above the gorge, around 300km, or the alternative was to head towards the coast. The votes were cast, and with the temperatures due to soar into the 40s in the central districts, the outcome was a foregone conclusion. The coast it was.
We diverted past Lake Nuga Nuga. We had considered camping here, so were curious to see what was here. This is the largest natural lake in Queensland yet the lake was full of dead timber which puzzled us. That said, it was a haven of birdlife and it would have been stunning at sunset or sunrise. Unfortunately we were enjoying our morning tea and the temperature was well above 30 degrees, so we retreated to the comfort of Rocky's airconditioning and continued up the Arcadia Valley.
Lake Nuga Nuga
We continued driving east and seriously considered camping near the Krombit Tops National Park. Unfortunately the tracks in the park are not trailer friendly (very steep and windy), so we continued east through towns such as Banana and Biloela.
