• A shelter shed and water tank mark the location of Light Line Road bush camp. Photo credit: © Sue Gregory
• Hike or bike along Light Line Road to this remote bush camp. Photo credit: © Mark Cowling

Set among majestic bloodwoods, grey gums and tallowwood trees, this site offers seclusion and a sense of remoteness. Wake to misty mornings with sun streaming through the trees and bark shining with moisture in the air.

This camp site can only be reached on foot or by mountain bike. Admire lovely views out to Lake Manchester along Light Line Road. Look for the shelter shed and water tank marking the camp location.

Visit in spring and autumn to see a glorious display of vivid-yellow flowers along the roads, when Goodenia ovata shows off its blooms.

Getting there and getting around

Light Line Road remote bush camp is located in the southern section of D'Aguilar National Park, about 34km north-west of Brisbane's city centre.

Access roads are all sealed and accessible by two-wheel-drive (2WD).

• A topographic map and the specific map grid reference are required to navigate to the bush camp site. Topographic map grid reference: 781 677.
• From the Brisbane suburb of The Gap, take Mount Nebo Road (tourist route number 8) to Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.
• Continue north-west along Mount Nebo Road for 19km to Mount Nebo township.
• Turn off Mount Nebo Road onto Forestry Road, then turn right onto Light Line Road.
• Walk or ride along Light Line Road 1.7km to the bush camp site.
• Read walk with care for tips on walking safely and walking lightly.
• Read mountain bike and cycle with care for tips on riding safely in the park.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Light Line Road remote bush camp is open 24 hours a day. Check in to your camp after 2pm and check out by 11am on the day of departure.

Camping area features

Remote bush camping in open eucalypt woodland surrounded by bloodwoods, grey gums and tallowwoods.

Location: from the park boundary at Forestry Road, Mount Nebo, the bush camp site is accessed by walking 1.7km along Light Line Road. Forestry Road is a 20min drive from Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre in The Gap.

Maps: See the South D'Aguilar shared trails map (PDF, 860.4KB) for approximate bush camp site location.

Access: the remote bush camp site is walk-in only. A topographic map is required to navigate to the bush camp site—map grid reference: 781 677.

Number of sites: open area without separately-defined sites. A maximum of 6 people (2 x 3-person tents) can camp in this area at one time.

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping only.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: water tank and shelter. All water obtained in the park must be treated before drinking. No toilets provided—follow bush toileting practices.

Open fires: Fuel stoves are recommended. Open fires permitted in the fireplace provided (except when fire bans or prohibitions apply). Do not collect bush wood. Penalties apply for offenses.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, first-aid kit, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel stove, tent, sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting D'Aguilar National Park safely and camp with care.