Point Lookout Remote Bush Camp

The Point Lookout remote bush camp offers a truly immersive and challenging experience for outdoor enthusiasts who seek to connect with the pristine wilderness of Lamington National Park. Nestled deep within the Lamington rainforest, this campsite provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the Queensland-New South Wales border region.

Additional rules

1) Open fires: Prohibited—fuel stoves only.
2) Generators: Not permitted.

Things to know

The Point Lookout remote bush camp is situated in the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park, approximately 110 kilometers south of Brisbane. The camp is accessible via a walk-in approach, and visitors must be experienced off-track walkers with strong hiking equipment and navigational skills. The campsite offers a tent camping experience, and visitors need to pitch their tents in a location of their choosing near the Queensland-New South Wales border. This remote bush camp is a primitive camping area with no defined campsites, making it essential for campers to be self-sufficient. There are no campsite facilities, so campers must bring their own equipment, including a fuel stove for cooking. All water collected from creeks should be treated before drinking, and campers are required to carry out all their rubbish, including food scraps. Open fires are strictly prohibited; only fuel stoves are allowed for cooking. Generators are not permitted in this pristine natural environment. Mobile phone coverage is poor, so be prepared for limited connectivity.

Neighborhood

Point Lookout is located approximately 1,065 meters above sea level and offers intermittent views of the stunning surrounding landscape. The camp is perched near the escarpment on the Queensland-New South Wales border, providing glimpses of Mount Warning between the trees on the steep cliff-edged escarpment. The campsite is set deep within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, known for its geological processes, evolutionary history, and rich biodiversity, including rare, threatened, and endemic species.