Violet Hill campground and picnic area
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
Violet Hill campground and picnic area is a great base for enjoying the park’s water based activities – like fishing, swimming and kayaking.
| Number of campsites | 35 |
|---|---|
| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Don't mind a short walk to tent |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, boat ramp, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Entry fees | Park entry fees apply |
| Group bookings | Bookings for up to 5 sites and 20 people can be made online. School groups and commercial tour operators can submit a group booking enquiry form. |
| Please note | There are no marked sites. |
If you like getting out onto the water for a spot of fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming or boating, then Violet Hill campground and picnic area is a great spot to base yourself.
The campground and picnic area sits between Boolambayte Lake and Myall Lake, near Buladelah. It’s equipped with a boat ramp, a wharf and temporary boat moorings so you’ll be able to head out onto Boolambayte Lake in a kayak or canoe, and nearby Myall Lake is a good spot for fishing.
There are campsites for tents and some for caravans or motorhomes – so you’re bound to find one that suits your camping style.
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Booti Booti Office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
- 02 6591 0300
- npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
- The Ruins campground, Booti Booti National Park, 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti 2428
Park info
- in Myall Lakes National Park in the North Coast region
Myall Lakes National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
The park has coin/card operated pay machines at Mungo Brush campground. Day passes are also available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual pass
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Things to do (42)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Aboriginal culture (6)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (18)
- Canoeing/paddling (9)
- Cycling (8)
- Fishing (11)
- Historic heritage (9)
- Horse riding (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (18)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (3)
- Sightseeing (11)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
- Surfing (3)
- Swimming (11)
- Walking (18)