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Lake Bindegolly Circuit is a 9.2km, grade 4 hike in Lake Bindegolly National Park, Queensland. This hike typically takes 3 hours to complete.

Length: 9.2km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: Circuit

Start: Cunnamulla Rd

End: Cunnamulla Rd

Location: Lake Bindegolly National Park

State: Queensland

Nearby town: Dynevor

From state capital: 939km

Latitude: -28.09255886

Longitude: 144.20154601335526

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Hike Overview

Lake Bindegolly Circuit is located within Lake Bindegolly National Park. A string of salt and freshwater wetlands at Lake Bindegolly National Park form an important wildlife refuge in the arid zone. The park is home to more than 195 species of birds, 80 other kinds of animals and 300 species of plants, including the gnarled tree Acacia ammophila which is threatened with extinction. Lake Bindegolly National Park conserves one of the most important wetland systems in south-west Queensland.

Camping

Camping is not permitted in the national park. However, nearby camping is permitted on the southern side of the Bulloo Development Road (Adventure Way), but there are no facilities.

Wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair-accessible tracks or facilities at Lake Bindegolly.

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Getting there

Lake Bindegolly Circuit Hike (9.2km)

Lake Bindegolly is 150km west of Cunnamulla, or 40km east of Thargomindah, on the Bulloo Developmental Road (Adventure Way). To protect the fragile lake edges and samphire flats, vehicles are not allowed on the park. Park your vehicle at the shelter near the bridge and walk to the lakes.

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Lake Bindegolly Circuit Hike (9.2km)

Total distance: 9313 m
Max elevation: 143 m
Min elevation: 136 m
Total climbing: 36 m
Total descent: -36 m

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Track Grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

About the region

Lake Bindegolly is a national park in Dynevor, Shire of Bulloo, South West Queensland, Australia, 871 km west of Brisbane and 40 km from the town of Thargomindah. It is in the Mulga Lands bioregion and was established to protect a population of the rare plant Acacia ammophila. It has three lakes, two saline and one freshwater.

A 318 km2 area of the lake and its surrounds has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it has supported over 1% of the world populations of blue-billed ducks and red-necked avocets as well as populations of the biome-restricted inland dotterel, Bourke's parrot, slaty-backed thornbill, grey-headed honeyeater, black honeyeater, pied honeyeater, Hall's babbler, chirruping wedgebill and chestnut-breasted quail-thrush.

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Gear to consider

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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