Tamboi walking track
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
Tamboi walking track is a medium walk, or easy biking, through diverse vegetation ending opposite the historic fishing village of Tamboi, in Myall Lakes National Park.
- Where
- Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Distance
- 5.6km return
- Time suggested
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Sunscreen, hat, drinking water
- Please note
- Toilets and picnic facilities are available at Mungo Brush campground
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
An ideal path for walking or cycling, this easy track traces the edge of Bombah Broadwater in the southern section of Myall Lakes National Park, just to the north of Port Stephens. The walking track leads to Tamboi picnic area and the historic fishing village of Tamboi, which is situated across the river.
Tamboi walking track passes through tall swamp forests, where you’ll see cabbage palms and paperbarks as well as swamp mahogany. Look for the startling swamp lilies with their spray of leaves and magnificent white flowers in early summer.
Myall Lakes National Park protects a diversity of forests and lake systems which attracts masses of migratory birds, so bring your binoculars for some excellent birdwatching. Spine tailed swifts are often seen in the skies above in summer, however they rarely land. You might also see white egrets, grebes and kingfishers. For a longer hike continue pass Tamboi along the Mungo walking track.
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General enquiries
- 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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- Aboriginal culture (3)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (6)
- Canoeing/paddling (5)
- Cycling (2)
- Fishing (5)
- Historic heritage (6)
- Picnics and barbecues (6)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (1)
- Sightseeing (3)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
- Swimming (5)
- Walking (5)