Violet Hill campground and picnic area
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
Violet Hill campground and picnic area is a great base for enjoying the park’s water based activities – like fishing, swimming and kayaking.
| Number of campsites | 35 |
|---|---|
| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Don't mind a short walk to tent |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, boat ramp, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Entry fees | Park entry fees apply |
| Group bookings | Book up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
| Please note | There are no marked sites. |
If you like getting out onto the water for a spot of fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming or boating, then Violet Hill campground and picnic area is a great spot to base yourself.
The campground and picnic area sits between Boolambayte Lake and Myall Lake, near Buladelah. It’s equipped with a boat ramp, a wharf and temporary boat moorings so you’ll be able to head out onto Boolambayte Lake in a kayak or canoe, and nearby Myall Lake is a good spot for fishing.
There are campsites for tents and some for caravans or motorhomes – so you’re bound to find one that suits your camping style.
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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
- 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
What's nearby:
Things to do (42)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Aboriginal culture (6)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (18)
- Canoeing/paddling (9)
- Cycling (8)
- Fishing (11)
- Historic heritage (9)
- Horse riding (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (18)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (3)
- Sightseeing (11)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
- Surfing (3)
- Swimming (11)
- Walking (18)