Black Oaks picnic area
After a morning paddling the tranquil river, you’ll be ready for a break at Black Oaks picnic area in the southern most tip of Myall Lakes National Park. On the western banks of Myall River, near Hawks Nest, this secluded spot makes a lovely picnic stop while exploring this natural wonderland by boat or canoe.
Park your vessel at the wharf and settle in at this idyllic riverside setting, surrounded by an old pine plantation. Unroll the picnic blanket in the shade and enjoy a hearty lunch while taking in the scenic river views from a more leisurely perspective.
This remote bush setting is good for spotting wildlife; keep an eye out for an eastern water dragon sunning itself on the river banks. If you’re keen to explore this beautiful river further, paddle north to Engels Reach picnic area.
Activities: picnics and barbecues, paddling, swimming, fishing, birdwatching
Location:
shown on Along the Myall River map
Getting there: Black Oaks picnic area is in the southern precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. It is only accessible by boat.
Engels Reach picnic area
After a strenuous morning canoeing or kayaking along the Myall River, you’ll be ready for a break at lunchtime. Engels Reach picnic area is a great place to pull up your canoe or kayak. Set on the edge of the eastern bank of the Myall River, it’s a quieter place than many other picnic areas in the park because you can only get there by boat. You might find you have it all to yourself.
Getting there: Engels Reach picnic area is in the Myall River precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. It is only accessible by boat.
Grandis picnic area
Wheelchair access: medium
Assistance may be required to access this area. The boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible
You’ll find Grandis picnic area set among the lush coastal forests on the western edge of Myall Lakes National Park. Just off Pacific Highway, north of Bulahdelah, this picnic spot is only a short stroll to The Grandis, the tallest known tree in NSW. It’s a great pit stop on a road trip or an excellent introduction to the natural wonders of this beautiful park.
Unpack the picnic basket in the shady cool at one of the tables in the rainforest fringed picnic area and enjoy a bite to eat. With the nearby wheelchair accessible boardwalk, you’ll want to head over and gaze up at the magnificent flooded gum that towers above at a height of over 70 metres.
If you’re suitably inspired to explore the park, there’s a range of bushwalking, boating, and camping options to suit everyone. Why not stay a night or two at Shelley Beach campground and take in the unique waterways?
Activities: picnics and barbecues, birdwatching
Location:
shown on park map
Getting there: Grandis picnic area is in the western precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there, drive along The Lakes Way for approximately 10km and turn left into Stoney Creek Road.
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, non-flush toilets, carpark, trackhead/access point
Hearts Point picnic area
Hearts Point picnic area is a lovely spot for a break in the northern edge of Myall Lakes National Park, at Neranie, that overlooks scenic Myall Lake. It’s a great spot for a family picnic on a day trip, or a pit stop while car touring in the park.
There’s a large grassy area where the kids can run around, while you cook up a feast on the free gas barbecues. Enjoy a leisurely lunch while you take in the tranquil vista. After eating, check out Neranie Headland walking track with its spectacular views and abundant birdlife, and take a stroll through the historic timber town of Neranie.
You can even launch the canoe and paddle the idyllic waterways. If you’re tempted to stay, head to nearby Neranie campground for a relaxing lakeside holiday.
Activities: picnics and barbecues, birdwatching, fishing, liloing, paddling
Location:
shown on Sugarloaf Point to Shelley Beach map
Getting there: Hearts Point picnic area is in the Myall Lakes precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:
- Turn right onto The Lakes Way just 3km north of Bulahdelah on Pacific Highway
- Drive for approximately 23km and take the right turn to Seal Rocks
- Turn right into Neranie and follow the signs to the picnic area.
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), non-flush toilets, boat ramp, carpark, trackhead/access point
Hole in the Wall picnic area
This rustic picnic spot is the perfect base for a fun-filled day trip at the beach, in the southern reaches of Myall Lakes National Park. Just north of Hawks Nest, Hole in the Wall picnic area provides easy access to the seemingly endless golden sands and rolling waves of Mungo Beach.
Take in the fresh coastal air and sweeping views including Broughton Island and Dark Point to the south. Head down to the beach and dive into the sparkling waves for a refreshing swim. The fishing here is legendary with bream, tailor and Australian salmon often caught along this coastline.
When it’s time for lunch, spread out a feast on the tables and enjoy a leisurely, sand-free lunch. If you enjoy a walk, there are large stretches of beaches to explore, or you can tackle nearby Mungo walking track.
Activities: sightseeing, swimming, fishing, birdwatching, whale watching, picnicking, playing and socialising
Location:
shown on Along the Myall River map
Getting there: Hole in the Wall picnic area is in the southern precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there drive north from Hawks Nest along Mungo Brush Road for approximately 15km.
Road access: Sealed road - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, carpark
Mungo Brush campground
Fire/closure alerts currently apply to this location. See details below.
Wheelchair access: medium
Assistance may be required to access this area. Wheelchair access is available to some toilet facilities in this area.
Mungo Brush campground is a popular and well known campground near Hawks Nest on the north coast.
It’s a great place to take your caravan, motorhome or tent and there are tonnes of campsites to choose from – so you’re bound to find one that suits you well.
There’s easy access to some of the park’s walking tracks, including the Mungo Brush Rainforest walk and being right on the lake means there are great opportunities to go for a kayak or canoe.
A short walk from the campground leads to the beach, where you go swimming, fishing and sailboarding. If you’re clever enough to catch a fish, you can cook it up for dinner on one of the barbecues in the campground.
Activities: stillwater canoeing/kayaking, dinghy/row boat, trailerable sail boats, sailboards, motor boating, swimming, fishing, walking, paddling, picnicking, playing and socialising
Location:
shown on Bombah Broadwater map
Getting there: Mungo Brush campground is in the Bombah Broadwater precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there from Hawks Nest, take Mungo Brush Road, the campground will be on your left.
From Bulahdelah, take the turn off to Myall Lakes National Park from the Pacific Highway, then cross with the ferry and continue along Mungo Brush Road. The campground will be on your right, about 5km along the road.
Road access: Sealed road - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues, non-flush toilets, boat ramp
Water supply: Bore water is available (not suitable for drinking).
Vehicle entry fee: $7 per vehicle per day. Or annual pass.
Camping fees:
- Peak (NSW school holidays, December, January and public holiday long weekends): $10 per adult per night. $5 per child per night.
- Off-peak: $7 per adult per night. $3.50 per child per night.
Bookings: We are working to introduce an online booking system for campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park. Please see our online bookings page for updates.
Bookings cannot be made for this campground, and will continue to operate on a first come, first served basis.
Contact:
Great Lakes (Pacific Palms), Phone: 02 6591 0300
Events, activities and alerts at this location
| Closure | Temporary winter closure of Stewarts & Lloyds, Mungo south, White Tree Bay and Boomeri camping areas From the 6 May to the 13 September 2013, when there are fewer visitors in the park, we take advantage of the reduced demand to 'rest' some visitor areas. National Parks undertakes essential park maintenance, project work and pre-fire season hazard reduction during this time. NPWS apologies for any inconvenience.
For enquiries contact the Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300. | Ends Friday 13 September, 12:00PM |
Neranie campground
Neranie campground, on the northern shores of Myall Lakes, is a picturesque spot that caters for caravan and tent camping in Myall Lakes National Park. With plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, you’ll keep everyone smiling, satisfied, and ready for bed by the end of the day.
Choose between lakeside or bush camping by the banksias. The nearby sandy beaches and shallow water, with a designated swimming zone, make it ideal for little children. The older adventurers will love liloing, canoeing and boating on the calm waters.
If you fancy a stroll, try the easy Neranie Headland walking track to the historic cemetery. If you’re keen to launch the boat, the close by Hearts Point picnic area has an unsealed boat ramp.
Activities: stillwater canoeing/kayaking, motor boating, dinghy/row boat, trailerable sail boats, sailboards, swimming, fishing, walking, paddling, liloing, astronomy and star gazing, birdwatching, picnics and barbecues
Location:
shown on Sugarloaf Point to Shelley Beach map
Getting there: Neranie camground is in the Myall Lakes precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:
- Take The Lakes Way just 3km north of Bulahdelah on Pacific Highway
- Drive for approximately 23km and take the right-hand turn-off to Seal Rocks
- Turn right into Neranie and follow the signs to the campground
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), non-flush toilets, carpark
Water supply: No drinking water available
Vehicle entry fee: $7 per vehicle per day. Or annual pass.
Camping fees:
- $10 per adult per night. $5 per child per night.
- Off-peak rate outside of NSW school holidays, December, January and public holiday long weekends:: $7 per adult per night. $3.50 per child per night.
Bookings: We are working to introduce an online booking system for campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park. Please see our online bookings page for updates.
Bookings cannot be made for this campground, and will continue to operate on a first come, first served basis.
Contact:
Great Lakes (Pacific Palms), Phone: 02 6591 0300
Northern Broadwater picnic area
Situated on the sandy northern shores of Bombah Broadwater, this secluded spot is fringed with majestic paperbarks. With its sheltered shallow waters, Northern Broadwater picnic area is an ideal swimming spot for the little ones. It makes for a great family day trip and a wonderful introduction to the natural beauty of Myall Lakes National Park, just a short drive from Bulahdelah.
The kids will love swimming and liloing while you take in the delightful views of the water. Unroll the picnic blanket and enjoy a leisurely lunch, then sit back under the shade of the whispering she-oaks and relax. If you’re feeling lucky, cast a line for some fishing.
The vast open lake areas are also a haven for birdlife. Be sure to look for the white-faced heron and elegant black swans that inhabit these tranquil waters.
Activities: swimming, fishing, picnics and barbecues, birdwatching
Location:
shown on Boolambayte Lake map
Getting there: Northern Broadwater picnic area is in the Broadwater precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there from Buladelah:
- Drive east along (unsealed) Bombah Point Road for approximately 13km
- Take the Bombah Point ferry across the water and Northern Broadwater campground is near the ferry point
From Hawks Nest:
- Drive along (sealed) Mungo Brush Road for approximately 40km and follow the signs
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: non-flush toilets, carpark
O'Sullivans Gap picnic area
O’Sullivans Gap picnic area is a great spot for a break on a family road trip, near Bulahdelah. Just off Wootton Way (old Pacific Highway) in the northern most reaches of Myall Lakes National Park, this peaceful clearing is fringed with lush forest.
Unpack the picnic basket under the towering flooded gums and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the bush setting. There’s plenty of room for the kids to run around and play while you take a break.
The forest is alive with wildlife and birds and you may not be able to resist the urge to explore. O’Sullivans Gap walking track is a short stroll taking in the nearby creek, eucalypts and rainforest.
Activities: walking, motor vehicle use, birdwatching, picnics and barbecues
Location:
shown on park map
Getting there: O’Sullivans Gap picnic area is in the north-western precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:
- Turn left off Pacific Highway approximately 3km north of Bulahdelah onto Wootton Way (the old Pacific Highway)
- Drive along Wootton Way for approximately 7km
- Follow the signs to O’Sullivans Gap picnic area
Road access: Sealed road - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, non-flush toilets, carpark, trackhead/access point
Pipers Creek picnic area
Pipers Creek picnic area marks the southern gateway to Myall Lakes National Park, just north of Hawks Nest on the Central coast. It’s a rustic creek-side spot near Myall River and a great place to relax and re-fuel on a walking or paddling adventure.
Pull up the boat or canoe, unpack a picnic lunch and enjoy the tranquil river views amid the cackling calls of kookaburras and rainbow lorikeets. You might even glimpse an eastern water dragon sunning itself on the creek banks.
Alternatively accessed on foot via Pipers Creek fire trail, it’s a great spot to join the long Mungo walking track that leads to Mungo Brush. For a shorter walk, head north to Stewart and Lloyds campground and walk back along Mungo Brush Road.
Activities: walking, paddling, birdwatching, picnicking, playing and socialising
Location:
shown on Along the Myall River map
Getting there: Pipers Creek picnic area is in the southern precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. It can be accessed via Pipers Creek fire trail off Mungo Brush Road, opposite the Lemontree 4WD beach access point. Alternatively, paddle in from Myall River.
Tamboi picnic area
Tamboi picnic area, near the site of historic Tamboi fishing village, takes in lovely water views in the southern Bombah Broadwater, on the western banks of Myall River. It’s an ideal pit stop on a boating adventure in the southern section of Myall Lakes National Park.
Arriving at the old wharf, moor the boat or kayak and find your land legs. Unpack a delicious lunch in the shade of the sheltered picnic tables. As you tuck in, watch for the yellow-tailed black cockatoos snacking on the fruits of the nearby she-oaks.
If you love paddling, canoe south along the tranquil Myall River for a night under the stars at Brambles Green campground.
Activities: paddling, sailing and boating, swimming, fishing, birdwatching, picnicking, playing and socialising
Getting there: Tamboi picnic area is in the Bombah Broadwater precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there, access via boat from Myall River.
Facilities: picnic tables, boat ramp, trackhead/access point
White Tree Bay campground
Fire/closure alerts currently apply to this location. See details below.
If you’re into birdwatching, you’ll be in your element at White Tree Bay campground. Located on the eastern shore of Bombah Broadwater, it’s only a short drive north of Newcastle and a great place to camp. Pitch your tent or park the caravan in a clearing fringed with majestic paperbarks, then immerse yourself in the watery wonderland of the Myall Lakes National Park.
From the comfort of your temporary park home, you’ll hear the unmistakable call of the yellow-tailed black cockatoo or the musical currawong. The nearby Bombah Broadwater attracts huge numbers of migratory birds and you might see gannets diving for fish. It’s about 1.5km to Mungo Beach, and the long Old Gibber Road/Mining Road fire trail is perfect for mountain biking and hiking.
As the sun goes down, head to White Tree Bay picnic area right on the lake, cook up a barbecue meal, sit back and enjoy the symphony of birdsong at sunset.
Activities: stillwater canoeing/kayaking, motor boating, dinghy/row boat, trailerable sail boats, sailboards, swimming, fishing, walking, road cycling, birdwatching, picnics and barbecues
Location:
shown on Bombah Broadwater map
Getting there: White Tree Bay campground is in the Bombah Broadwater precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:
- Take Bombah Point Road from Bulahdelah
- Cross on the Bombah Point ferry
- Follow onto Mungo Brush Road and follow the signs
From Bulahdelah, take the turn off to Myall Lakes National Park from the Pacific Highway, then cross with the ferry and continue along Mungo Brush Road. The campground will be on your right, about 5km along the road.
Road access: Sealed road - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, non-flush toilets, gas/electric barbecues (free), carpark
Water supply: No drinking water available.
Vehicle entry fee: $7 per vehicle per day.
Camping fees:
- $10 per adult per night. $5 per child per night.
- Off-peak rate outside of NSW school holidays, December, January and public holiday long weekends: $7 per adult per night. $3.50 per child per night.
Bookings: We are working to introduce an online booking system for campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park. Please see our online bookings page for updates.
Bookings cannot be made for this campground, and will continue to operate on a first come, first served basis.
Events, activities and alerts at this location
| Closure | Temporary winter closure of Stewarts & Lloyds, Mungo south, White Tree Bay and Boomeri camping areas From the 6 May to the 13 September 2013, when there are fewer visitors in the park, we take advantage of the reduced demand to 'rest' some visitor areas. National Parks undertakes essential park maintenance, project work and pre-fire season hazard reduction during this time. NPWS apologies for any inconvenience.
For enquiries contact the Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300. | Ends Friday 13 September, 12:00PM |
Yagon campground
When you’re ready for a spectacular holiday that celebrates all the sandy goodness of the beach, gather your nearest and dearest and head for Yagon campground, in Myall Lakes National Park. Nestled behind the dunes in the northern reaches of the park, it’s the perfect spot for happy campers who love the feel of sand beneath their feet.
Not far from Seal Rocks, you’ll soon be unloading the car or trailer with fishing, paddling and boating gear. Once you’ve settled in, it’s time to explore. Submarine Beach walking track will beckon and you’ll spend your days surfing, fishing, swimming, and exploring the golden beaches. Nearby walking tracks link to Mining Road fire trail/Old Gibber fire trail, which provides a taste of the wetlands.
At night, barbecue up a feast and enjoy some stargazing. Before too long, the soothing sounds of distant waves will help you to drift off into a restful sleep.
Activities: swimming, fishing, paddling, sailing and boating, camping, birdwatching, astronomy and star gazing
Location:
shown on Sugarloaf Point to Shelley Beach map
Getting there: Yagon campground is in the Seal Rocks precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there from Pacific Highway:
- Turn onto The Lakes Way 3km north of Bulahdelah
- Travel along The Lakes Way for 26km, then turn onto Seal Rocks Road at Bungwahl.
- Follow this road 10km, then turn right just before the Seal Rocks shop and continue to the end.
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), non-flush toilets, carpark, trackhead/access point
Water supply: No drinking water available
Vehicle entry fee: $7 per vehicle per day. Or annual pass.
Camping fees:
- Peak (NSW school holidays, December, January and public holiday long weekends): $10 per adult per night. $5 per child per night.
- Off-peak: $7 per adult per night. $3.50 per child per night.
Bookings: We are working to introduce an online booking system for campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park. Please see our online bookings page for updates.
Bookings cannot be made for this campground, and will continue to operate on a first come, first served basis.
Contact:
Great Lakes (Pacific Palms), Phone: 02 6591 0300
