Visitor paddling across Boolambayte Lake, Bungarie Bay campground. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Aerial view of Mungo Brush campground in Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE

Aerial view of Violet Hill campground and picnic area with surrounding bushland and waterways in

Broughton Island, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Cutlers Cottage, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Michael van Ewijk/OEH

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse. Photo: John Spencer

Aerial view of Joes Cove campground, set amongst bushland on the shores of Two Mile Lake in Myall

Myall Lakes National Park

Overview

Myall Lakes National Park, on the north coast not far from Newcastle, features one of the State's largest coastal lake systems that offers countless opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, boating and fishing. The park also boasts more than 40 kilometress of beaches that offer some good swimming and surfing spots.

You can visit for a daytrip to enjoy a barbecue or picnic and some walking, but it's better to come for the weekend or longer to enjoy all that the park has to offer. There are lots of great campgrounds, some large and some small, including campsites for tents, trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and even boats, so you're bound to find the perfect site to suit your needs. If camping is not your style, you can book in to the heritage listed accommodation at Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.

Be sure to check out the Grandis; a 76 metre high flooded gum that is one of the tallest trees in the state. You'll find it in the Grandis picnic area north east of Bulahdelah.