Freshwater campground
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
For boat-based camping near Nelson Bay, Freshwater campground is a secluded camping spot in Myall Lakes National Park. You can get there by boat or by walking along a 2km trail.
| Number of campsites | 7 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Remote/backpack camping |
| Facilities | Barbecue facilities, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, insect repellent, firewood |
| Entry fees |
Park entry fees apply in addition to camping fees. |
| Group bookings | Book up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
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Located between Nelson Bay and Seal Rocks, Freshwater campground offers remote bush camping with pretty views across Two Mile Lake. The shallow waters and sandy beaches make it a perfect camping holiday for families with older children or backpack campers. Spend your days exploring the nearby walking and cycling trails or enjoy swimming and boating on the lake.
Pitch your tent, light a campfire and relax with a cup of tea as the kids swim and paddle in the lake's calm waters. Paperbark trees fringe the shoreline and the twisting angophora trees offer shade.
The charm of this campground is that it’s tucked away from everything. But if you want to explore other parts of the park, hop in your boat and head to Mungo Brush campground where you can take the short stroll along Mungo Rainforest walk and stop for a barbecue lunch.
If you’ve got a few days and a bike in tow, ride some or all of the Mining Road to Old Gibber Road cycling trail. Then head back to your campsite to enjoy the stillness and beauty of the sunset over the lake.
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Dark Point Aboriginal Place
Dark Point Aboriginal Place, in southern Myall Lakes National Park, is a culturally significant site for the Worimi people with scenic coastal views across to Broughton Island.
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.
The park has coin/card operated pay machines at Mungo Brush campground. Day passes are also available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual pass
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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)