Best trails in Myall Lakes National Park

Yacaaba Headland Walk begins at the Jimmy Beach Reserve Carpark at the end of Beach Road. The first section of the track is sandy and follows along Bennett's beach before reaching the base of Mount Yacaaba. The track is not signed but as it is well trafficked the path is very visible. As you make your way up Mount Yacaaba, the track becomes gradually steeper and rocky. There are fantastic views over the Myall Lakes National Park just north of Port Stephens. Please note the rocks on the...

This is a short walk out to the lighthouse that is located on the headland at Seal Rocks. It provides spectacular views up and down the coast plus the are dramatic rock formations with caves and grottos too. Sugarloaf Point is a popular spot for whale watching in the right season, it is also common to see dolphins playing off lighthouse beach.

A short and pleasant stroll through coastal rainforest that is good for the whole family. Along the way through the ancient trees, plum pine, mock olive, coogera and brush bloodwood look for colourful birdlife like figbirds, rufous fantails, and regent bowerbirds – you might also see brush turkeys scratching in the dirt and undergrowth of the forest. You can also enjoy a picnic or barbecue at Mungo Brush picnic area.

This short stroll packs quite a punch in terms of breathtaking coastal views and sweeping headlands. You'll traverse through lush coastal rainforest before reaching the money shot out on the headland. If you fancy a dip you can deter off-route to Treachery Beach, a popuar spot for fishing and surfing. The route commences from Yagon Road, a quick and easy drive south from the popular Seal Rocks.

Experience the beauty of Myall Lakes National Park on this walk from Boomeri campground to Shelly Point. This beautiful track takes you through shady coastal forest before reaching Shelly Beach. It's a top spot for swimming, relaxing, and listening to the surrounding nature. Keep an eye out for mighty sea eagles soaring overhead. You can find parking, picnic tables and toilets at Shelly Beach.

Tamboi Walk is a peaceful walk connecting the Mungo Brush camping area with the Tamboi picnic area, across the river from the historic fishing village of Tamboi. The trail can be accessed from Mungo Brush Road within the Myall Lakes National Park. Enjoy passing through the diverse swamp forest landscape along the scenic shore of Bombah Broadwater.

A good option if you're staying at the Boomeri Camping Area, located in between Forster and Findal Bay on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. This out and back route begins and ends from the camping area, which is located off Mungo Brush Road. The trail itself is flat most of the way, followed by a climb at the end to bring you to the summit of Johnson's Hill (97m). Enjoy the vies out over Boolambayte Lake before returning to camp.

This short track is located on the southern side of the fantastic Myall Lakes National Park near Hawkes Nest, NSW, and leads you to Dark Point, an area of cultural significance for the Worimi People that inhabited these lands. The route features rocky headlands, magnificent dunes that have shaped the landscape, and picturesque coastal views overlooking Broughton Island. Bring your swimmers for a dip in the vast ocean and keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife, dingos have been spotted...

This trail connects Mungo Brush Road with Freshwater Campground in the Myalls Lakes National Park, just north of Newcastle in NSW. The campground is superb and very secluded so why not bring your gear and spend the night nestled along the lake shore. The route is relatively short and flat also so it's a great one for the kids. Mungo Brush Road will lead you all the way to the trailhead from Kingfisher Avenue, the trail is located just before the ferry crossing to Legges Camp.

The route Old Gibber Road fire trail to make a popular day or overnight bike ride within the park. It can be done on a mountain bike, a bike packing right or gravel back as it's a firetrap that heads along a hard-packed dirt roadwith a bit of loose gravel and rocks. There are several options to camp at to make it an overnighter including Boomeri campground, Shelly beach campground or Johnsons Beach campground.