Booti Booti National Park

Get driving directions

From Forster:

• Head south along the Lakes Way
• It’s 20km to Ruins campground and the Great Lakes Park Office

From Newcastle:

• Head north on the Pacific Highway
• Just past Bulahdelah, turn right onto The Lakes Way (signposted ‘Seal Rocks’).
• Follow The Lakes Way for approximately 55km to Pacific Palms
• Continue along The Lakes Way until you see Ruins campground and the Great Lakes Park Office on your right

Park entry points

• Cape Hawke carpark See on map
• Forster access See on map

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• Cape Hawke lookout See on map
• Elizabeth Beach picnic area See on map
• Sailing Club picnic area See on map
• Santa Barbara picnic area See on map
• The Ruins campground and picnic area See on map

By bike

Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

By public transport

A bus from Sydney or Newcastle to Forster can be stopped at the Ruins campground by asking the driver. Call Busways on 1800 043 263.

For further information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website

Autumn

The crisp sunny days of autumn are perfect for packing up a picnic or barbecue hamper and heading out for a day relaxing in the sun.

Spring

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.

Toilets

• Elizabeth Beach picnic area
• Sailing Club picnic area
• Santa Barbara picnic area
• The Ruins campground and picnic area

Picnic tables

• Elizabeth Beach picnic area
• Sailing Club picnic area
• Santa Barbara picnic area
• The Ruins campground and picnic area

Barbecue facilities

• Elizabeth Beach picnic area
• Santa Barbara picnic area
• The Ruins campground and picnic area

Boat ramp

• Elizabeth Beach picnic area

Drinking water

• Santa Barbara picnic area
• The Ruins campground and picnic area

Showers

• Elizabeth Beach picnic area
• The Ruins campground and picnic area

• Booti Booti National Park factsheet
• Booti Booti National Park map (3.4MB pdf)
• Myall Lakes, Booti Booti, Wallingat national parks PDF (5.5MB pdf)

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.

• All Parks Pass - For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP) $190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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• Multi Parks Pass - For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko) $65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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• Country Parks Pass - For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko) $45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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• Single Country Park Pass - For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko). $22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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