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The Great Lakes are a network of

waterways including Myall, Smiths

and Wallis Lakes between Nelson Bay

and Forster on the NSW coast north

of Newcastle.

The Great Lakes area is part of the

traditional country of the Worimi

Aboriginal people, who have lived

on and used the land and waters

for living, cultural activities and food

gathering for many thousands of

years. Today, the local Aboriginal

community retain strong spiritual links

with the Great Lakes area.

The region is renowned for its beauty

and striking landscape ranging from

sweeping ocean beaches to sheltered

waterways and surrounding stands of

coastal forest on the higher areas.

Myall Lakes, Booti Booti and Wallingat

national parks have a diversity of

landforms, wildlife and vegetation.

They conserve one of the state’s

largest networks of coastal lakes, with

the tallest tree, largest coastal island

and 80km of beaches and coastline.

The Myall Lakes are the largest

natural fresh-brackish water system

on the NSW coast covering 10,000

hectares and are listed as a wetland

of international importance under the

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TOP SPOTS TO VISIT IN THE PARKS

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The Grandis (Myall Lakes NP)The inspiring coastal forests along the western edge of the park include the state’s tallest tree – The Grandis – a giant flooded gum.

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse (Myall Lakes NP)You can stay overnight in the former lightkeepers cottages (bookings required ph 02 4997 6590), or just enjoy a short 500m stroll to this remarkable historic precinct adjacent to Seal Rocks.

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A short uphill walk through coastal rainforest leads to this stunning lookout platform in the north of Booti Booti NP with its dramatic views out over the surrounding coastline and lake systems.

Wallingat scenic drives (Wallingat NP)The forest roads of Wallingat National Park make for a memorable scenic drive experience. Gu-rum-bee Picnic Area provides and ideal start to the experience.

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MYALL LAKES NATIONAL PARK

This park is the ultimate place for camping and to enjoy the vast lake waters for all types of boating and water-based activities. In contrast, the park’s beaches and headlands are ideal places to explore, fish or just relax. Choose from lakeside, coastal or forested camping areas or venture out for a remote camping experience.

Experience the cultural heritage and giant sand dunes at Dark Point or enter another ancient world along the Mungo Brush Rainforest Walk.

The heritage- listed Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse at Seal Rocks is a testament to maritime navigation and now provides visitors with the chance to stay overnight below the beckoning light.

The coastal forests along the western side of the park include the state’s tallest tree – the Grandis- a giant flooded gum.

WALLINGAT NATIONAL PARK

A delightful forest drive through the park reveals elegant stands of tall flooded gum and palms, breathtaking views from Whoota Whoota Lookout and peaceful riverside day use and camping areas.

Wander the tracks around Sugar Creek or bring your mountain bike and make a more adventurous tour around the Park.

The horse trail network provides riders with the opportunity to undertake a variety of day rides including loop trails on a number of designated park roads and management trails in Wallingat National Park.

For further details riders should call the Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300.Note – all roads are unsealed and may be closed after heavy rain.

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BOOTI BOOTI NATIONAL PARK

The park boasts a variety of expansive and secluded beaches, providing excellent surfing, swimming and fishing. The Ruins Camping Area provides ‘close to beach’ camping with a high level of facilities. A walk through the rainforest up to the Cape Hawke viewing tower provides views of the region.

The Booti Hill and lakeside walking tracks immerse visitors in the park’s varied landscapes. Complementing the park on its western boundary, Wallis Lake is ideal for boating and windsurfing.

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Elizabeth Beach: The imposing Booti Hill in Booti Booti NP provides a dramatic backdrop to Elizabeth Beach. The beach is seasonally patrolled and is a good swimming beach for families.

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BROUGHTON ISLAND

Camping on Broughton Island is only permitted at the Little Poverty Beach Campground.

All campers must book & pre-pay for a campsite before leaving the mainland.

Little Poverty Beach Campground on Broughton Island offers visitors a unique camping experience, with some of the most spectacular coastal views in Australia. It is the only island in NSW where you can camp.

The campground includes 3 raised camping platforms and 2 grassed sites, providing camping for up to 30 people.

Broughton Island is a remote area and careful planning is required. Campers need to be self-sufficient and be prepared for rapidly changing weather and sea conditions.

To camp on Broughton Island you must book. Camping fees apply.To book Phone:

‘13000 PARKS’ (1300 072 757)

Email:

[email protected]

Visit:

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/broughton

EXPLORE THE PARKS

The parks have an extensive network of walking tracks designated for walkers only and management trails which are suitable for both walking and cycling (refer to coloured numbers on map)

1. Mungo Brush Rainforest Walk 2km loop track – An easy 30 minute walk through coastal rainforest, starting from the northern end of Mungo Brush Camping Area.

2. Tamboi Trail 4km one way – An easy walk starting from the bar gate at the southern end of Mungo Brush. Wander through stunning Cabbage Tree Palm forest to the old fishing village of Tamboi, or follow the boardwalk to Brambles Green.

3. The Old Gibber Trail 11km one way to Shelly Beach (or 4km one way to Johnson’s Beach) – A full day or overnight walk starting from the bar gate at the Boomeri Camping Area. Enjoy coastal forest and the “Moors”, a unique wet heathland with extensive bird life and seasonal wildflowers.

4. The Mining Road Trail. This popular ride or overnight hike takes you out along the former Mining Road for 10km until it turns off to the right and connects with the Old Gibber Fire Trail. It is a further 10km along this trail to reach the Mungo Brush Road.

5. The Mungo Track a total of 21km one way – Follow the lake edge, river and beaches to Hawks Nest or choose shorter sections from access points on Mungo Brush Rd.

6. Yacaaba Headland Walking Track. 1.5km one way – A more challenging walk, starting from the carpark at the end of Beach Rd, Hawks Nest. Although there is no formal lookout at the top, there are views through forest along the way.

7. Sugar Creek Walking Tracks. Two short loop walks (0.8km and 1.7km) wind through delightful wet eucalypt forest.

8. Booti Hill – Lakeside Walking Tracks. This popular 7km loop walk takes off from the Ruins

campground or Elizabeth Beach and takes around 2.5 hours to complete. Shorter sections possible.

FURTHER INFORMATION

NPWS Great Lakes Area, Booti Booti National Park, The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms 2428 ph (02) 6591 0300

NPWS Hunter Region, level 1, 12 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay, 2315 ph (02) 4984 8200

Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Park. Locked bag 800, Nelson Bay, 2315. Ph (02) 4984 8228.

GENERAL INQUIRIES

Phone 1300 361 967 www.nswnationalparks.com.au

Published by the Office of Environment and Heritage, Department of

Premier and Cabinet

OEH Publishing number OEH 2012/0075

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KILOMETRES

From the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle, a series of roads run off eastwards towards the parks and major coastal towns such as Forster, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

In the north, the Lakes Way runs along the edges of both Myall Lake and Wallis Lake between Bulahdelah and Forster.

This provides ready access to Wallingat, Booti Booti and Myall Lakes national parks.

Access to the southern sections of Myall Lakes National Park is via Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest then along the Mungo Brush Road.

This road travels around the Bombah Broadwater.

At Bombah Point a car ferry (fees apply) provides a link with the Bombah Point Road connecting with Bulahdelah.

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CARING FOR THE PARKS

• PleaserespectAboriginalsitesandplaces, they are protected.

• Allnativeplantsandanimalsandrock formations are protected.

• Drivecarefully.Vehicles,includingmotorbikes, must keep to formed public roads. Unregistered vehicles, including motorbikes, are not permitted.

• Petsarenotpermittedintheparks.

PARK USE FEES

Your support in the collection of park use fees is essential for the upkeep of facilities in the parks. Vehicle entry fees (for day visitors and for campers) and camping fees apply to all areas. Current information is available from the Great Lakes Area Office or www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

WILDLIFE IS WILD!

• Neverfeednativeanimalsorleavefood for wildlife to scavenge. This changes their natural feeding and makes them stay around humans for their food supply.

• Feedingwildlifecanmakeananimalsick or aggressive. Aggressive animals may have to be destroyed.

• Storegarbageinasecureplace.

• Pleasesupportrecyclingprogramsand take rubbish home where facilities are not provided.

BEACH DRIVING

• Vehiclesmustremainwithinpermitted beach driving areas. Do not drive or park on dunes, headlands or any vegetated area.

• Aspeedlimitof40km/happlies.Slow down when passing people, on-coming vehicles or wildlife.

• Observeseasonalbeachclosureswhich may occur for public safety or to protect threatened species. Public road rules apply to beach driving.

• AvalidNPWSvehiclepassmustbedisplayed on all vehicles on beaches within the park (contact 6591 0300).

• Permitsarerequiredfordesignatedcouncil beaches (ph 6591 7222).

MAKING CAMP

• Camponlyindesignatedareas(seepark map) and on numbered sites where provided. All camping gear is to be contained on numbered sites.

• Fullyoccupynumberedsites(upto6people) before taking another.

• Campsitesarenottobeleftattended for more than 24 hours.

• Maximumcontinuousstayis28days(for Myall Lakes NP which includes camping on vessels) and 21 days for other parks.

• Campinginboat-basedareasisupto 14 consecutive days.

• Themaximumlengthofstayintheparks in any one calendar year is 12 weeks.

• Keepnoisetoaminimumafter10pm.

• Generatorsandfireworksarenotpermitted.

• Washatleast10mawayfromthewater’s edge and do not pollute waterways with shampoo, detergent or human waste.

• Donotdigtrenchesoranytypeofdrainage around camping sites.

• Donotattachropestotreesasthisdamages bark and can kill trees over time.

• Bookingsandpre-paymentareessential for camping on Broughton Island (visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/broughton).

• TREEWARNING:Treesintheparksmay collapse or drop limbs without warning resulting in serious injury or death.

SHARING THE WATERWAYS

• Observeboatingrestrictions(asshown on park map) such as idle speed and paddle craft only zones to prevent bank erosion.

• Nowastetobedischargedintothelake. An effluent collection vessel operates weekends and holidays. Pump out facilities are also located at Bombah Point wharf.

WHAT’S COOKING?

• Firesarepermittedinsomecamping areas in Myall Lakes National Park and Wallingat National Park and may only be lit in fireplaces provided by the NPWS (see maps). Fires are not permitted in Booti Booti National Park or on Broughton Island in Myall Lakes National Park.

• Nevergatherfirewoodorkindlingfrom the bush as this provides shelter and food for insects, lizards and the wildlife that eats them. Bring your wood with you from outside the park.

• AParkFireBanprohibitswoodfiresand solid fuel BBQs.

• ATotalFireBanprohibitsallfire,gas and cookers of any sort. It is your responsibility to know when a ban is in force.

• Note:GasBBQsinstalledbyNPWSmay be used during fire bans.

PORT STEPHENS - GREAT LAKES MARINE PARK

Most of the waters around Myall Lakes and Booti Booti National Parks form part of the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park.

For a copy of the Zoning Plan User Guide contact Marine Parks on (02) 4984 8228 or visit the website at www.mpa.nsw.gov.au.

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