Myall Lakes National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Myall Lakes National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From the Pacific Highway take:
- Tea Gardens Road to access the Myall River and Bombah Broadwater precincts of the park
- Bombah Point Road to access the Boolambayte and Bombah Broadwater precincts of the park
- Seal Rocks Road to access the Sugarloaf Point to Shelley Beach precinct of the park
There is a vehicle ferry at Bombah Point which provides access across the lake (operates 8am to 6pm daily, fees apply: cash payments only). Under strong winds the ferry may be closed. Contact the park office to check. Ferry fees are as follows:
- $2.50 per pedestrian
- $5.50 per motorbike
- $6.50 per car
- $6.50 caravan, trailer or boat trailer
- $10 per 4 tonne or larger vehicle
Please note: dogs are not permitted in the park which includes the ferry and Mungo Brush Road.
Park entry points
- Bombah Broadwater - Boolambayte precinct See on map
- Myall River precinct access See on map
- Sugarloaf Point - Shelly Point Precinct access See on map
Parking Show more
- Banksia Green campground See on map
- Dark Point Aboriginal Place See on map
- Davies Cottage See on map
- Hearts Point picnic area See on map
- Hole in the Wall picnic area See on map
- Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area See on map
- Neranie campground and picnic area See on map
- Northern Broadwater picnic area See on map
- NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park See on map
- O'Sullivans Gap picnic area See on map
- The Wells campground See on map
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area See on map
- Yagon campground See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW Country Transport website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Myall Lakes National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A good time to visit when the weather is a little cooler and the park is less busy.
Spring
Magnificent wildflower displays as they bloom across the heathlands.
Summer
Look for dolphins swimming among the waves.
Winter
Head to Sugarloaf Point to watch for whales on their annual migration.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
41.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
1.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
November
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
257.8mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets Show more
- Banksia Green campground
- Boomeri campground
- Broughton Island campground
- Broughton Island walking tracks
- Bungarie Bay campground
- Cutlers Cottage
- Davies Cottage
- Dees Corner campground
- Freshwater campground
- Grandis picnic area
- Hearts Point picnic area
- Johnsons Beach campground
- Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
- Mungo Brush campground
- Neranie campground and picnic area
- Northern Broadwater picnic area
- NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park
- O'Sullivans Gap picnic area
- Rivermouth campground
- Shelly Beach campground
- Stewart and Lloyds campground
- The Wells campground
- Violet Hill campground and picnic area
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
- Yagon campground
Picnic tables Show more
- Broughton Island walking tracks
- Grandis picnic area
- Hearts Point picnic area
- Hole in the Wall picnic area
- Mungo Brush campground
- Neranie campground and picnic area
- NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park
- O'Sullivans Gap picnic area
- Tamboi picnic area
- Violet Hill campground and picnic area
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
- Yagon campground
Barbecue facilities Show more
Boat ramp Show more
- Hearts Point picnic area
- Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
- Mungo Brush campground
- NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park
- Tamboi picnic area
- Violet Hill campground and picnic area
Cafe/kiosk
Drinking water
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
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).
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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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Prohibited
Generators
Generators are prohibited in this park.
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.
Contact
- 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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Booti Booti Office
02 6591 0300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays. - The Ruins campground, Booti Booti National Park, 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti 2428
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Email: npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Booti Booti Office
Nearby towns
Hawks Nest (3 km)
Hawks Nest is a small and tranquil seaside town. It's set in majestic surroundings on the northern shore of the Forster Area.
Bulahdelah (13 km)
Buladelah is the gateway to Myall Lakes National Park. It's situated on the Myall River, with a backdrop of soaring, forested hills.
Forster (37 km)
Dominated by water sports Forster is the centre of the Great Lakes area.