Neranie Headland walking track
Myall Lakes National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Neranie Headland walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.4km return
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Neranie Headland walking track starts at Hearts Point picnic area in the Myall Lake precinct of Myall Lakes National Park. To get there:
- From Pacific Highway, take The Lakes Way approximately 3km north of Bulahdelah.
- Drive for approximately 23km and turn right into Seal Rocks Road
- Turn right into Neranie Road and follow the signs to the picnic area
Parking
Parking is available in gravel carparks at Hearts Point picnic area where this walk begins.
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
Picnic and toilet facilities are available at Hearts Point picnic area.
Maps and downloads
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