Mackaway Bay campground
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
Flood affected area
This campground is closed until mid-September to recover from severe floods. We're repairing damage to ensure safe access for visitors.
COVID-safe travel from 1 June 2020
All camping in NSW national parks requires a booking. Click the book now button to see availability and restrictions. To prepare for your camping trip, read these camping safety tips.
Secluded and tranquil, boat-based Mackaway Bay campground is ideal for a weekend getaway.
| Number of campsites | 3 |
|---|---|
| Camping type | Tent, Remote/backpack camping |
| Facilities | Barbecue facilities |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Price |
Rates and availability are displayed when making an online booking. |
| Entry fees |
Vehicle entry fees are not included in your camping fees. |
| Bookings | Bookings are required. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. |
| Please note | This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well prepared. |
When you paddle across the lake to get to Mackaway Bay campground, you may well feel like you’re a castaway on a desert island. This small and secluded boat-based camping spot is located on the narrow waterway between Two Mile and Boolambayte Lakes just north of Korsmans Landing campground. Sheltered from the southerly winds, this rustic campsite is perfect for an intimate nature escape for friends or couples.
Pull up in your canoe and set up your campsite among the eucalypts and paperbarks. Boil up the billy and take in the scenic lake and bush views. If you’re lucky, you might have the place to yourselves. However, you might have to share with the eastern grey kangaroos and red-necked wallabies.
Spend your days swimming and relaxing. When evening falls, stoke up the fire and cook up a meal over the flames, then fall asleep to the gentle lapping of the waters.
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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 and display machines at Mungo Brush campground. NPWS visitor service officers regularly visit camping areas to collect fees from campers and sell annual passes. Day passes and annual passes also available from the Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens Visitor Information Centres, and other local outlets.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
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- Aboriginal culture (6)
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- Canoeing/paddling (8)
- Cycling (8)
- Fishing (12)
- Historic heritage (9)
- Horse riding (1)
- Photography (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (17)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (3)
- Sightseeing (11)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
- Surfing (3)
- Swimming (10)
- Walking (17)
