Once used as a freshwater supply for the nearby town of Wongan Hills (11 km to the east) in the Wheatbelt, Lake Ninan is now quite salty. It serves as a great picnic area and a free 48-hour camping spot. Facilities include picnic tables and shaded areas only. There are no toilets or bins, making this place more suitable for self-sufficient campers.
Lake Ninan can be very scenic and offers excellent photographic opportunities. It is also a well-known astrophotography location thanks to its low levels of light pollution. Unfortunately, the weather was gloomy and overcast during our visit, eliminating any chance of astrophotography. I did, however, enjoy the dramatic sunset and serene sunrise.
Overall, it is a pleasant short-term stopover, either on its own while travelling through the region. Wongan Hills is a known hot bio-diversity spot and Lake Ninan makes a good base to explore it, if you prefer bush style camping. We certainly do!
