Booti walking track
Booti Booti National Park
Overview
Just 20km from Forster, Booti walking track is a loop walk which beautifully captures the park's scenic features and offers family-friendly opportunities for swimming and picnicking.
- Where
- Booti Booti National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 8km loop
- Time suggested
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- Booti walking track can also be approached from The Ruins Campground and Sunset picnic area on The Lakes Way.
- Remember to bring your binoculars if you want to bird or whale watch
Booti walking track winds above the park's rugged coastline, through sheltered rainforests and by the tranquil shores of Wallis Lake. It combines three track sections to form a rewarding 8km loop with beautiful views to savour along the way.
Starting from Elizabeth Beach, the track gradually winds up to a stunning lookout over Charlotte Headland and Shelly Beach. It’s a great place to enjoy an ocean sunrise. The track heads north along the coastal side of the peninsula through palm groves, sheltered rainforest and open woodland before gently leading down to Seven Mile Beach. You'll pass through The Ruins campground and picnic area which is a good pit stop for amenities and drinking water. Enjoy the change of pace as you meander along the banks of Wallis Lake.
Look out for water birds along the way to Sunset picnic area. Cross the main road, and gently wind your way around the hill, over rocky outcrops and through lush palm gullies. It's a short walk back down to Elizabeth Beach where you can finish with a refreshing swim.
Nearby
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Elizabeth Beach picnic area
A short drive from Forster, Elizabeth Beach picnic area offers a great spot to relax near a beach popular for swimming in summer and whale watching in winter.
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The Ruins campground and picnic area
Located just 15km south of Forster, The Ruins campground is well equipped and a convenient base to explore nearby beaches, walking and whale watching activities.
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Sunset picnic area
Sunset picnic area in Booti Booti National Park offers sensational lake and mountain views. It’s great for lake swimming, fishing, kayaking, or relaxing on the grassy waterfront of Wallis Lake.
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General enquiries
- 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 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.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office or the Park'nPay app. You'll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.
Buy annual pass
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