Broughton Island campground
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
Accessible only by boat, Broughton Island campground is the only place in NSW where you can camp among an active seabird colony. The island is part of Myall Lakes National Park.
| Number of campsites | 5 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Remote/backpack camping |
| Facilities | Toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, food supplies, mobile phone, first aid kit, tent, rope, sleeping bag, towels, torch, fuel stove, cooking utensils, toilet paper, clothes for all weather conditions, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat |
| Entry fees |
No park entry fees apply at this campground. See vehicle fees for other areas in Myall Lakes National Park. |
| Bookings | Bookings for up to 2 sites and 12 people can be made online. |
| Group bookings | This campground is not suitable for group bookings. |
| Please note |
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Camping on Broughton Island is truly special and with only 5 campsites available, it offers a genuine getaway experience.
Located in Myall Lakes National Park, you'll be camping amongst an active seabird colony- it’s a key breeding site for wedge-tailed shearwaters, sometimes known as muttonbirds.
At just over 1 square kilometre in size, the island is small but there are plenty of opportunities for water activities like swimming, fishing, boating, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Access to the campground is by boat, and you'll need to arrive on the south-eastern side of the island, at the sandy beaches of Esmeralda Cove.
The campground is fairly basic, so you’ll need to bring all your equipment and supplies with you, including water. You must book and pre-pay for a campsite prior to arriving at the island.
Nearby
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Broughton Island walking tracks
Broughton Island walking tracks are a great way for nature lovers to explore this remote island, accessible by boat from Port Stephens. Follow this family-friendly network of walking tracks to wild beaches and stunning lookouts.
Protecting threatened species
Find out what we're doing to ensure our parks are a permanent stronghold for threatened species conservation and recovery, and see how you can help.
Conservation program:
Gould's petrel conservation project
The Gould's petrel is Australia's rarest endemic seabird, with over 95 percent of the species breeding on the islands around Port Stephens. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is working with the Saving our Species conservation program and partners to reverse the decline in population numbers by restoring habitat to encourage a strong breeding colony.
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Bookings
- 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
- Anna Bay office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4984 8200
- npws.huntercoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4154 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, NSW 2315
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
What's nearby:
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