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Elizabeth Beach picnic area

Booti Booti National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Elizabeth Beach picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Elizabeth Beach picnic area is in Booti Booti National Park. To get there from Forster, follow The Lakes Way through the national park then turn left onto Lakeside Crescent. Elizabeth Beach is to your left.

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark at the picnic area. You can also park at The Ruins campground, Elizabeth Beach, or Sunset picnic area, all accessible via The Lakes Way.

Facilities

You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water.

Toilets

Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Boat ramp

Carpark

Showers

Cold showers

Step-free access

The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Elizabeth Beach is only patrolled during the summer months. The surf can be unpredictable so please be extremely cautious when swimming at Elizabath Beach.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Elizabeth Bay picnic area is flat and step-free, with accessible picnic tables.

There are some areas where assistance is required:

There are no pathways - you'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities
The toilets and showers at the picnic area are not accessible

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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 Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region
Booti Booti National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.
Buy annual pass