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Sailing Club picnic area

Booti Booti National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Sailing Club picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Sailing Club picnic area is in Booti Booti National Park. To get there from Forster, follow The Lakes Way past the turnoff to Green Point. The picnic area is on your right.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Ruins campground, Elizabeth Beach, or Sunset picnic area, all accessible via The Lakes Way.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Booti Booti National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

See the park's magnificent wildflower displays as they bloom across the heathlands.

Summer

Swim at the seasonally patrolled Elizabeth Beach or kayak in Wallis Lake, whilst staying at the nearby Ruins campground.

Winter

Visit Cape Hawke lookout to watch whales migrating off the coast.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

15°C and 30°C

Highest recorded

45.2°C

Winter temperature

Average

5°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

-5°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

280.2mm

Facilities

Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

Toilets

There is a toilet block with 5 flush toilets around 150m from the picnic area.

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are accessible picnic tables and shelters on a flat grassy area. There no pathways directly from the parking area to the tables – you'll need to cross over grass and some sand to reach them.

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area is step-free and mostly flat but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass, hard-packed ground and some sand to reach the picnic area's facilities.

There's step-free access to the lakeside beach.

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Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Boating safety

If you're out on your boat fishing, waterskiing or just cruising the waterways, read these paddling and boating safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass, hard-packed ground and some sand to reach the picnic area's facilities.
  • There's step-free access to the lakeside beach.
  • There are accessible picnic tables surrounded by grass.

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Sailing Club picnic area

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Park info

  • in Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region

  • Booti Booti National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.

    Buy annual pass