Mungo Rainforest walk
Myall Lakes National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mungo Rainforest walk.
Track grading
Grade 3
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Time
15 - 45min
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Quality of markings
Sign posted
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Distance
1.5km loop
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
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Experience required
No experience required
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
Parking is available at Mungo Brush campground
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
Picnic tables, barbecues and toilet facilities are available at Mungo Brush campground, where this track starts.
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 (8am to 6pm daily, fees apply: cash only). Under strong winds the ferry may be closed. Contact the park office to check. Ferry fees:
- $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 - no wheelchair access
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.
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
