Mungo Rainforest walk
Myall Lakes National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mungo Rainforest walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.5km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills: The accessible section of the track between Mungo Brush and Dees Corner campground is flat. There are short, steep hills along the rest of the track.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The track is 2m wide and a solid natural sandy soil surface. There are occasional tree roots along track.
Steps
Occasional steps: There's a series of gradual steps on the western side of the loop walk after the first 300m.
Other barriers
Other barriers: Parts of this track go through a swamp forest. There may be wet swampy areas along the track after heavy rain.
Accessible options
The track is signposted in a clockwise direction from Mungo Brush campground.
Take the track to the right at the first intersection to avoid a series of gradual stairs on the western side of the loop walk. Continue in an anti-clockwise direction to Dees Corner campground. The first 700m of the track going in this direction is accessible and step-free.
Getting there and parking
Mungo Rainforest walk starts at Mungo Brush campground in the Bombah Broadwater precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:
- From Hawks Nest, follow Mungo Brush Road for approximately 25km and follow the signs to the campground.
From Bulahdelah:
- From the Pacific Highway, take Bombah Point Road (unsealed) to the ferry crossing
- Cross the water with Bombah Point ferry and continue along Mungo Brush Road for approximately 5km
- The campground is on the right hand side shortly after Dees Corner campground.
If you're travelling on the Bombah Point ferry, see the the prices here.
Road quality
There are unsealed sections along Bombah Point Road (Lakes Road) from Bulahdelah.
Parking
There's a gravel carpark at Mungo Brush campground where this walk begins.
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
There are picnic tables, barbecues and toilet facilities at Mungo Brush campground, where this track starts. The toilets at the campground are accessible.
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
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Bombah Point ferry fees -
The vehicle ferry at Bombah Point provides access across the lake. The ferry operates 8am to 6pm daily and leaves every half hour. First departure is at 8am. Await the operator's instructions. Under strong winds the ferry may be closed. Contact the park office to check.
Ferry fees are cash only:
- $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 vehicles
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- The first 700m of the track walking from Mungo Brush campground in an anti-clockwise direction is step-free and flat.
- There are gradual steps on the western side of the loop, around 300m from Dees Corner campground.
- Parts of this track go through a swamp forest. There may be wet swampy areas along the track after heavy rain.
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.
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.
Day passes are available from a card operated pay machine at Mungo Brush campground or from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app. You’ll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual pass