Broughton Island walking tracks
Myall Lakes National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Broughton Island walking tracks.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2km return
Time
1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Broughton Island walking tracks are on the remote Broughton Island, part of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there, you can only arrive by boat:
- A private vessel, or
- A boat-based tour operator based at Port Stephens
From Port Stephens, the boat journey takes around 45min to 1 hour one-way.
Esmeralda Cove moorings are all privately owned and cannot be used by the general public. If you use private boat to reach Broughton Island, register your movements with Marine Rescue Port Stephens on marine radio before you travel.
If you’re booking a campsite, contact your tour operator before you book to ensure that boat transfer is available, and costs suit your requirements.
If you use a private tour operator to get to Broughton Island, their schedules and prices vary. These tour operators provide boat transfers or guided tours to Broughton Island:
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Facilities
- Water is not available on Broughton Island. Bring plenty of drinking water.
- There are no rubbish bins, please take rubbish with you.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There is 1 picnic table on Broughton Island, in front of the campsites on Little Poverty Beach.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Camping
There are only 5 campsites on Broughton Island, right in front of Little Poverty Beach. You need to book a campsite before you arrive. Camping is not permitted anywhere else on the island.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Cycling
Gathering firewood
Generators
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
- Anna Bay office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4984 8200
- npws.huntercoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4154 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, NSW 2315
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