Grandis picnic area
Myall Lakes National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Grandis picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Grandis picnic area is in the western precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there, drive along The Lakes Way for approximately 10km and turn left into Stoney Creek Road.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's an informal gravel carpark with 4 car spaces at the picnic area. To the south, there's another carpark with 1 accessible parking space.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Myall Lakes National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A good time to visit when the weather is a little cooler and the park is less busy.
Spring
Magnificent wildflower displays as they bloom across the heathlands.
Summer
Look for dolphins swimming among the waves.
Winter
Head to Sugarloaf Point to watch for whales on their annual migration.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
41.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
1.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
November
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
257.8mm
Facilities
Toilets
There's an accessible non-flush toilet at the picnic area.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are 2 picnic tables set on concrete slabs surrounded by grass. You'll need to cross over grass from the pathway to reach them.
Step-free access
The picnic area is step-free and mostly flat, with a hard-packed ground path that connects the carpark to to the picnic area. The wooden rainforest boardwalk leading from the picnic area is flat and has handrails.
There are 5 steps on the path leading from the carpark to the information shelter at the entrance to the picnic area.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- The picnic area is step-free and mostly flat with a hard-packed ground pathway that leads from the carpark. You'll need to cross over grass to reach the picnic tables.
- There's a wooden rainforest boardwalk that's flat, step-free and has handrails.
- There's an accessible toilet and an accessible parking space.
- There are 5 steps on the path leading towards the information shelter where people with reduced mobility may need assistance.
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 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